@DCGoldPants Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 He left philly and was let out of the last two years of his contract. Think he takes time off or goes to another team? This isn't a poll because lately they have been awful. What if Washington offered him compete control, Marty style. Good idea? Monday, May 26, 2003 After six seasons, Brown ready to move on -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Associated Press PHILADELPHIA -- Larry Brown resigned as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday after six often-turbulent seasons, saying the decision "has been coming for a long time.'' Brown, a Hall of Famer and one of basketball's most well-traveled coaches, could be a candidate for coaching vacancies in Cleveland, Houston and elsewhere. He said the 76ers have released him from a contractual clause that prohibited him from coaching another NBA team if he left Philadelphia prematurely. Brown had two years left in his contract. What will Allen Iverson's future in Philly be like without coach Larry Brown? Brown's job with the Sixers was his longest tenure with any team in his 31-year coaching career. He led the team to the playoffs five straight years, including the 2001 NBA Finals, and is to coach the U.S. men's national team this summer at an Olympic qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico. The 62-year-old Brown had been contemplating stepping down since Philadelphia lost its second-round playoff series to the Detroit Pistons in six games. The Sixers overcame a mediocre start, won 23 of their final 33 games and finished 48-34. But after beating New Orleans in six games in the first round, the Sixers couldn't get past the top-seeded Pistons, losing twice in overtime and once on a last-second shot that was goaltended. "This has been coming for a long time,'' Brown said at a news conference. "I said to everybody I didn't want to hold this franchise back. I kind of thought in the middle of the season that we needed a change, a fresh look. And that's been on my mind awhile. "We had a good run. I think it's time to get somebody else in here to maybe give a fresh look. I didn't want to hold this franchise back and I felt by staying here, I'd do that.'' LeBron James, expected to go to the Cavaliers with the top pick in the NBA draft on June 26, said he would be happy if Brown ended up in Cleveland. "I think Larry Brown is a great teacher if we can get him,'' James said during an interview at halftime of TNT's broadcast of the San Antonio-Dallas playoff game Sunday night. "I consider myself a student of the game, so Larry Brown would be great.'' Brown came to Philadelphia in 1997, taking over a perennial loser that hadn't been to the playoffs since 1991. With help from then-president Pat Croce, Brown turned the Sixers from a laughingstock franchise into one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. In 2000-01, Brown led the Sixers to a 56-26 record and first place in the East. Philadelphia advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 18 years before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. Brown won the NBA's Coach of the Year honors that season, the only time he won the award. Brown was Coach of the Year in the ABA three times in four seasons. Brown had a contentious relationship with Allen Iverson, but the two worked together despite several disputes. At one point, the All-Star guard nearly was traded to Detroit. A few times, Brown came close to leaving, and once had to be talked out of quitting by Croce and general manager Billy King. Brown twice considered the possibility of returning to coach his alma mater, North Carolina -- both in 2000 when Matt Doherty was hired, and again when the Tar Heels were looking for a replacement in April. Brown compiled a record of 879-685 in the NBA, and 1,285-853 overall, including ABA and college. Brown won an NCAA national championship with Kansas in 1988. He became the first coach to take six NBA teams to the playoffs when the Sixers made it in 1999. The Sixers were 255-205 under Brown, and 26-30 in the playoffs. Brown has had winning records in 27 of his 31 seasons as a head coach on the professional and collegiate levels. He finished first in his division six times and reached the Eastern Conference finals three times. Brown has also coached the Denver Nuggets (five years), Indiana Pacers (four years), San Antonio Spurs (3{ years), New Jersey Nets and ABA Carolina Cougars (each two years) and the Clippers (18 months). A three-time All-Star guard in the ABA, Brown is the only U.S. male to play and coach in the Olympics. Brown's team for the Olympic qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico includes Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Tim Duncan and Iverson. The team will try to win one of three spots in the 2004 Olympics for nations from the FIBA-Americas zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Brown #43 Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 I thought you were trying to get my attention with the title of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Brown was a great running back, but I think he's too old and been out of football for far too long to be of any help to Washington.... I mean, maybe Riggins, but then again, he's got his actiong career...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Invisible Poster Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Originally posted by Larry Brown #43 I thought you were trying to get my attention with the title of this thread. Strangely, I was thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandies Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Larry Brown was a great running back and I am rooting for him to be the next head coach of the Wizzards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Originally posted by Bush League Bufford He left philly and was let out of the last two years of his contract. Think he takes time off or goes to another team? This isn't a poll because lately they have been awful. What if Washington offered him compete control, Marty style. Good idea? Good idea you ask? Well, if you want the Wizards to post a winning record and make the playoffs then it's a good idea. If you want to muddle in mediocrity and miss the playoffs for another coaching cycle, then no, pass him up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSF Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 I believe Paul Silas will be our next head coach and quite frankly for this team, I'd take him over Brown.. I just think Silas would be better suited here at this point then Brown would be. We'll see. Go Wiz, Fire Abe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 I'd love to see Larry Brown come to the Wizards, but I doubt that it will happen. Two reasons would be 1) he probably will take at least a year off from the NBA. From things that his pal Kornheiser has said, and from seeing his appearance on PTI tonight, I get the impression that the snub from North Carolina has left him disappointed and maybe even a little depressed. I think it may have been a factor in his leaving Philly, and he doesn't seem to be in the right frame of mind to dedicate himself to a new job right now, especially a challenge as big as the Wizards. And even if he does start to miss being on the sideline, he's still got the US national team in the Puerto Rico tourney, and that will probably be enough to satisfy any coaching Jones that he might get for the time being. And 2), as a guy that bleeds Carolina blue and loves Jordan, I doubt that Brown holds Abe in very high esteem after the way Mike's dismissal was handled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeCarl Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 I expect the Wizards to hire some recycled former coach who won't be a threat to do anything. Fratello....Lenny Wilkens....P.J. Carlessimo...or even go back to Bernie Bickerstaff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 The fact that Larry Brown bleeds Carolina Blue will keep him from coming here. Its not like he developed amnesia after the Jordan fiasco by Abe. Best move would be to grab Silas ASAP before he lands in the more attractive Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 as long as Abe is in charge they will stink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Well said Chief....that is the final truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTerps2002 Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 I coached a YMCA team once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted May 27, 2003 Author Share Posted May 27, 2003 Originally posted by RTerps2002 I coached a YMCA team once You're Hired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 I really can't see any legitimate established coach coming to Lez Boullez. For the most part they'll get their pick of where they want to work and the only thing we could offer them would be a huge contract that they could hope to retire on. With old "Abe-nezer" Scrooge at the helm, the chances of any large contract being handed out to anyone is about slim to none. Add to that the Jordan fiasco, and even a fat contract might not do the trick. The local high schools had better keep a sharp eye on their coaches though. I'm sure there's some .500 high school coach that can expect a call from Abe soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Originally posted by Yusuf06 I really can't see any legitimate established coach coming to Lez Boullez. For the most part they'll get their pick of where they want to work and the only thing we could offer them would be a huge contract that they could hope to retire on. With old "Abe-nezer" Scrooge at the helm, the chances of any large contract being handed out to anyone is about slim to none. Add to that the Jordan fiasco, and even a fat contract might not do the trick. The local high schools had better keep a sharp eye on their coaches though. I'm sure there's some .500 high school coach that can expect a call from Abe soon. I disagree money can make many men change their minds. I think Brown would be perfect fit for the wizards as GM and coach, but that won't happen because of his relationship with Jordan, watch Jordan end up with him, to learn and then take over his role. The Wizards are interesting because of their young talent, someone will want them and Ted will help bring someone in, unless he is already working on getting out himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted May 27, 2003 Author Share Posted May 27, 2003 Originally posted by jbooma I disagree money can make many men change their minds. I think Brown would be perfect fit for the wizards as GM and coach, but that won't happen because of his relationship with Jordan, watch Jordan end up with him, to learn and then take over his role. The Wizards are interesting because of their young talent, someone will want them and Ted will help bring someone in, unless he is already working on getting out himself. I think the only way to trump this stupid Jordan bias....is to offer Brown whatever he wants. Money, Control over the team, GM..........if he wants to wear the Bullets colors....they should let him do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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