Erik Spoelstra
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:27 pm
http://www.addictedtoquack.com/2010/3/1 ... #storyjump
I had no idea but the guy grew up in portland, went to jusuit high & University of Portland. Addictedtoquack.com was the first I've seen mention him as a possible candidate. Don't think we'll get him or even go after him but still interesting:
Erik Spoelstra - Miami Heat
Pros: Hear me out on this, I know what you are thinking, "no way in hell an NBA coach comes to Oregon." Really? Is it that farfetched that a guy who grew up in Oregon, who's parents still live here and who is now living on the East Coast would have a desire to return home and be a hero? Spoelstra is the only guy I would take over Mark Few. He's a hell of a coach, has a name brand that would sell out Matt Court for the next decade to come, he's young (just turned 39) and has the Northwest connection to stay and turn Oregon into a national powerhouse of a program. Think Carroll going to USC. Think about Spoelstra walking into recruit's living rooms talking about how he made Dwayne Wade's shot better. Also, think about if Wade decides to jump ship this year and play elsewhere about the fact that Spoelstra will be leading a team with their best player being head case Michael Beasley. Is it really that farfetched now? Lastly, think about how Kenny Payne has a connection with Spoelstra's agent and supposedly Payne is the only guy staying from the Duck's coaching staff.
Cons: This will take money, and lots of it
I had no idea but the guy grew up in portland, went to jusuit high & University of Portland. Addictedtoquack.com was the first I've seen mention him as a possible candidate. Don't think we'll get him or even go after him but still interesting:
Erik Spoelstra - Miami Heat
Pros: Hear me out on this, I know what you are thinking, "no way in hell an NBA coach comes to Oregon." Really? Is it that farfetched that a guy who grew up in Oregon, who's parents still live here and who is now living on the East Coast would have a desire to return home and be a hero? Spoelstra is the only guy I would take over Mark Few. He's a hell of a coach, has a name brand that would sell out Matt Court for the next decade to come, he's young (just turned 39) and has the Northwest connection to stay and turn Oregon into a national powerhouse of a program. Think Carroll going to USC. Think about Spoelstra walking into recruit's living rooms talking about how he made Dwayne Wade's shot better. Also, think about if Wade decides to jump ship this year and play elsewhere about the fact that Spoelstra will be leading a team with their best player being head case Michael Beasley. Is it really that farfetched now? Lastly, think about how Kenny Payne has a connection with Spoelstra's agent and supposedly Payne is the only guy staying from the Duck's coaching staff.
Cons: This will take money, and lots of it