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Laimbeer Interested In Orlando Position
Topic Started: Apr 12 2005, 06:43 PM (201 Views)
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Former Detroit center Bill Laimbeer has long been a name mentioned as a coach or GM that Dan Gilbert would be interested in hiring to help lead the Cavaliers; Now the Orlando Magic can be added to Laimbeer's list of potential suitors.

FloridaToday.com is reporting that Laimbeer is interested in the position in Orlando, with talented young players like Dwight Howard and Steve Francis already there.

"People expect me to be the same as I was as a player, but I'm almost exactly opposite," Laimbeer said. "I don't yell, scream or holler in any shape or form and I hate coaches that do that. I demand of my players, but my relationships with players are good."

http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/.../504120341/1002
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Magic333
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McGrady and Howard... What could have been
This is a good coach by the things im hearing................ And a good fit for the magic
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iceveins333
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Rocks blocking shots on guys with dreadlocks
F that...we need a PROVEN COACH
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I will say this...Laimbeer would be pretty high-profile, a name associated with NBA greatness. He might be able to generate some good buzz in the Orlando area.

I want to see what other names we go after, though.
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Anyone who is a defensive, organized coach is what we need. Our play is so sloppy, it is like bring the ball up and then do something random. That is why we are so damn turnover prone. I think the playbook consists of 3 plays max. Just get a guy in here who will get this organized and I will be happy. I want to see actualy offensive sets and defensive sets. I want to see a system in place, not this random crap.
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Apr 12 2005 07:31 PM
I will say this...Laimbeer would be pretty high-profile, a name associated with NBA greatness. He might be able to generate some good buzz in the Orlando area.

I want to see what other names we go after, though.

This might not sound right, but I totally agree here. TO ME keeping the organization in Orlando is more important to me than winning anything in the next few years. And seeing high profile people interested in the job is definately a good thing.

And as Solid Snake said, who would be better suited to bring an defensive intensity to the team than one of the best defensive players in NBA history? Now I'm not saying he is the right guy for the job (I guess I'd still rather have Flip Saunders or Paul Silas), but I would be VERY excited if Laimbeer got the job.
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Maybe Laimbeer would be a good defensive coach. If he agrees to be an assitant coach that is - which I doubt he will.
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adamosthegreek
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Muss or Phil, that's it!!! Laimbeer can yell his a** of from the stands. We need someone who can ACTUALLY COACH. :lol:
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Here is my top 5

1. Phil
2. Flip
3. Muss
4. Silas
5. B. Hill/Lambeer

Skiles is in a contract dispute with the Bulls. If we throw enough money at him, maybe he'll come back here.
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Yeah the high profile coach is good,but the only way the magic will stay in ORL is if they WIN more,it solves everything.WIN more,more fans,more tv exposure,and the city will want to keep the team if they're winners.And if the current core can stay healthy next year then they could have a pretty good playoff run.
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