Jason Funderburker 111 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 You know, it's hard to win an NBA title and much more than the coach goes into that. There's some pretty good coaches out there that don't have a ring, doesn't make them bad coaches. True. And it is likely that no one we could hire would win us a title. Like I said elsewhere, maybe Skiles will be out Mark Jackson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nCoolness 79 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Don't jump the gun just yet. I will cave if there is a press conference by Martins present him as the head coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God Hates Otis Smith 153 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I don't know about that. He had the Bucks roster with Jennings, Salmons and Bogut as a top 10 offense and the top Defense. As much as Kidd did not get along with him (and apparently his wife) in PHO, he was excellent there. Most coaches are either one or the other - offense or defense. While Skiles is clearly defense, his offenses are not exactly bad. I feel like he may really love the guys that the Magic assembled here. These guys are already hard workers, so it's not like he is dealing with divas like he had to in the past. skiles has never had a team top 10 in offensive efficiency Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30Assists 342 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Well obviously I'm all for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicblue 315 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Well obviously I'm all for this. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catman 380 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 skiles has never had a team top 10 in offensive efficiency Thats because the team was broken up. So if you look up the numbers for the year, you are correct. My point is he had that team playing at a top 10 offensive level and then injuries and trades happened. This is why he "hated" the Bucks roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjgator 164 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I honestly don't see why people are so against Skiles being the coach. He's shown that he can take a team and make them better; that's what we need right now. He never had the roster to make a deep playoff run. The fact that he has a winning record with some of the teams he's coached says something to me. We can always fire him if he doesn't pan out; I don't see what the problem is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30Assists 342 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I honestly don't see why people are so against Skiles being the coach. He's shown that he can take a team and make them better; that's what we need right now. He never had the roster to make a deep playoff run. The fact that he has a winning record with some of the teams he's coached says something to me. We can always fire him if he doesn't pan out; I don't see what the problem is. Really this - he took a Chicago team and molded them back into a legitimate threat. I'd say they still have a little of that unselfish, defensive mind that he instilled. I'd love to have Skiles here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catman 380 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Yeah I agree. Im good with it. Don't feel like trading a top pick for Thibs and I think Skiles is better at X's and O's than any other coach being tossed around. He runs an uptempo offense and focuses on defending the 3 point line and the rim. Those are 3 things we HAVE to be doing to win. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the notorious S.A.C. 89 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 if it doesnt work out with Skiles Im sure Martins will be all over Sam Vincent next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveOrlandoMagic 12 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 if it doesnt work out with Skiles Im sure Martins will be all over Sam Vincent next. Who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catman 380 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Who? You can't have that name and not know the history of the team. It's only been around since 1989. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
