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Bluesky · by **Andrew** on Tue Jul 20, 2004 11:54 pm

Even though he's made some moves that are questionable, he's the GM of a team that is struggling after almost making the playoffs a couple of seasons ago that is kind of treading water at the moment. I'm inclined to be more critical of guys like Mitch Kupchak and Danny Ainge who made deals and got themselves into situations that they could have avoided.

by **EGarrett** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 12:31 am

I think Danny Ainge is the worst GM in the league by far. After him is whoever's running the Hawks.

by **Bill Russell** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 4:34 am

I'm a Golden State fan since 1993/1994, and yes, Ainge is the worst GM in the league, if not all sports (Y)

by **air gordon** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 5:14 am

if mullin resigned cardinal, he would have been trashed for giving him a big contract

the offseason isn't over. besides, you can't judge a GM in less then one season

by **fgrep15** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 5:59 am

crawford4MIP4real wrote:if mullin resigned cardinal, he would have been trashed for giving him a big contract

the offseason isn't over. besides, you can't judge a GM in less then one season

Exactly, if he was going toget him he'd have to give him what Memphis did, and Dampier doesn't really want to stay in Golden State, and isn't a restricted FA, so their's nothing Mullin can do.

by **twolvezfanfoever** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 7:16 am

You gotta give da man some time to adjust himself.I think he will turn da franchise around eventually.Now Ainge,dat man is freakin nuts

by **Bill Russell** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:53 am

Maybe Mullin visits this board... Did you see the trade tonight? He definitely wants to change our opinion...

by **hmm** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 4:13 pm

by **j.23** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 4:50 pm

EGarrett wrote:I think Danny Ainge is the worst GM in the league by far. After him is whoever's running the Hawks.

i agree, danny ainge is a dipshit. i still can't believe he let go of jim o'brien.. i seriously wouldn't be surprised next season if boston gets off to a hot start only to have doc rivers fired and replaced by yinka dare

*shoots self* :roll:

by **Matt** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 5:20 pm

I can't believe Mullin paid so much for 2 backups. I think theres PG's out there that are good and would get less than Fisher got

by **The Game** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 5:50 pm

j.23 wrote:
EGarrett wrote:I think Danny Ainge is the worst GM in the league by far. After him is whoever's running the Hawks.

i agree, danny ainge is a dipshit. i still can't believe he let go of jim o'brien.. i seriously wouldn't be surprised next season if boston gets off to a hot start only to have doc rivers fired and replaced by yinka dare

*shoots self*

actually, i read somewhere that O'Brien was fired(or he resigned, im not sure) because Jim was trying to win games and ainge didnt want to win, he wanted to get a high pick on the lottery.. and i also read somewhere that ainge wasnt happy with the celtics making the playoffs.. this guy really needs a psychologist..

by **alexboom** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:04 pm

well, this is common for nowadays NBA GMs to try to "destruct" they team so they rebuild on lottery picks ... like Krause did with the Bulls for instance. Look at the Jazz or the Blazers: been on playoffs for almost 15 straight years but never won a championship during that time. so, playing for lottery pick is rational

the problem is that every year it looks like between 5 and 10 teams are playing for the lottery pick ... :roll:

not really fair play, and there's no respect for the supporters. instauring a 2nd division with a promotion/relegation system may prevent GMs for this point of view

by **Matt** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:26 pm

the relegation thing is too much like football and won't sell

Playing for the lottery pick doesn't always work out. Look at the Bulls, they are pathetic and going no where, Clippers, GSW same thing.

by **hmm** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:41 pm

by **alexboom** on Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:40 pm

stack42 wrote:Playing for the lottery pick doesn't always work out. Look at the Bulls, they are pathetic and going no where, Clippers, GSW same thing.

I agree, but go explain that to Danny Ainge & Co :roll:

Homer wrote:lets say there is a relegation what will happen to draft ? i mean will the 1st pick play on 2nd division ? it is just stupid !!! it is not happening !!

the 1st pick would go between one of the worst non relegated team

i'm not really fan of a relegation / promotion system but it looks like it could be the best thing to do as i'm really enough of teams playing for the lottery. hopefully some exceptions like the Jazz remain

by **th3gh05t** on Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:00 am

stu jackson, worst of all time! hehe. sorry, im in vancouver, and im biased. we dont have an nba team anymore.

danny ainge. WTF was he doing. altho walker was an ass for taking so many stupid shots. but they had a good duo in walker+pierce.

ainge thinks he's all that. even when he played. i liked when jordan was still playing and ainge was calling the all-star game with couple other guys. jordan was like "we got a bad announcer today" when ainge visited east's locker room. hahaha stupid ass.

by **FanOfAll** on Thu Jul 22, 2004 1:52 pm

He definitely wants to bring in some high character guys to the team. I wouldn't say losing the Custodian is thing to put on his negatives list, as he was a UFA and offered a lot of money from the Grizz. He did overpay for both Fisher and Foyle (although Foyle's contract isn't as a bad as previously thought, the 6th year is not guaranteed so it's basically 5 years, 31 million, still bad though)...which is definitely bad. I didn't like the NVE trade (for an over the hill big man and a bust/scrub?)...I wouldn't call him worst GM yet, as the season hasn't started! He has a nice young core with JRich/MDJ/Pietrus and bringing in veteran presences could make a nice blend.

Danny Ainge who made deals and got themselves into situations that they could have avoided.

I think Danny Ainge is the worst GM in the league by far. After him is whoever's running the Hawks.

I'm a Golden State fan since 1993/1994, and yes, Ainge is the worst GM in the league, if not all sports

Let's give Ainge some more time. His plan is rebuilding for the next 2-3 years, not winning. He wants to put his stamp on this team and see if they can take it from there. IMO he took 2 sleepers in the draft (AJ and Allen) and one more who I'm on the fence about (West) and that makes a very solid (and clogged) wing. The frontcourt is the biggest problem however, especially rebounding (if Doc plays Waltah at the 4...they're doomed on the boards), but if AJ can produce like Amare did, they look pretty good. If not, they have a very bright future up ahead.

by **air gordon** on Thu Jul 22, 2004 4:47 pm

if you're going to talk smack about krause and the bulls situation, at least get it half right :wink:

krumbs original plan was to sign and to build around 2 big time FA's. his plan was dealt a big blow when the rules were changed to make it more condusive for FA's to resign. and it didn't help with the way the dynasty was handled at the end.

then krumbs gambled on 2 seven footers out of high school, hoping at least one of them would be like a garnett type high school to pro star and have the biggest/talented frontcourt for years to come. then there was that williams motorcyle fiasco

contrary to what others think, the bulls have a plan, have a direction since that fat fuck is out. pax is committed to building around the current core of curry, chandler, hinrich and is not going to make a stupid trade (rose for artest/miller) in order to win some games to save his ass.

making the playoffs next year would be nice, but their main goal is to develop their core guys & those 2 rooks they just drafted so in the 05-06 season making the playoffs will be a realistic goal

by **XianeX** on Fri Jul 23, 2004 12:42 am

Homer wrote:NEGATIVE
Adonal Foyle 6 Year 41 Million $ (Backup Center)
Not even trying to keep Dampier. He could just let Foyle go and try to keep Dampier.

Dampier proved that he plays when he is motivated and he is not motivated enough. He averaged a double-double this past year because it was a -- contract year.

Homer wrote:Letting Cardinal -who made an impact last year- go to Memphis.
Well another bad decision.instead of giving Fisher and Foyle much money he could try to keep him.

I do agree that that was a bad choice, Cardinal is getting 36 million dollars -- the same amount Fisher is getting.

Homer wrote:Fisher to play ? Where ? there is already Speedy and Nick"The Quick"
Already having a 2 decent PG he got another one with giving 6 years 37 million $.

Well, Nick is gone so bye to this dilemma.

by **Gripni** on Mon Jul 26, 2004 12:51 am

Wes Unseld is the worst NBA GM ever, in my opinion.

But he's not in the NBA anymore (luckily for the Wizards.)

by **airtsinelas** on Mon Aug 02, 2004 6:23 pm

Ainge is a pain to the rear for the C's.

Scott Layden was one of the worse, he destroy a pretty good Knicks ballclub and overpaid a lot of players like Howard Eisley, Shandon Anderson, and the obvious one Allan Houston. Good thing Dolan (although I dont like what he is doing for us) smelled the flowers and fired his ASS.

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