The Official "Fire Jim O'Brien!" Thread

[MiaDragon]

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Hence the reason why I don't want to get rid of JOB. Of course, most people will look right pass that comment. It's ALWAYS JOB's fault with some people on this forum.

Wha? So just because 2 players are slumping we should just forgive the poor job he has done/doing? Please spare me the "he was a good coach with team X" does that help with this team now? His inability to build a system that fits the current rosters talents/limitations is quite apparent, Its almost like he's too proud (and I'm being kind to just use proud) to admit his system just wont work or maybe hes simply not a good enough coach to come up with something better. I have no idea why he's still here and can only hope we have a new leader next season but for now you keep trying to jam that square peg in that round hole JOB. Go Pacers!

[grace]

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It's ALWAYS JOB's fault with some people on this forum.

Not me. I ALWAYS blame Larry Bird.

[BlueNGold]

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Goes back to my question, if you are going to blame the coach for certain losses then you have to credit him for certain wins.

Really, you don't. The team after the recent personnel changes engineered by Larry Bird is improved. Jim has found a way to change the strategy to make the team worse after the first month AND damage chemisty by creating a PG controversy. None of this deserves credit.

With that said, no, I don't think Jim is a bad coach. I really don't, but maybe I should.

[cdash]

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With that said, no, I don't think Jim is a bad coach. I really don't, but maybe I should.

I don't think he is a bad coach either. I think he is a very average NBA coach. Not one of the worst, not one of the best. At this point, I just think he has about run his course with us. I'm more than okay with him finishing the season, but at the end of the season I would like to see us go in a different direction.

[pwee31]

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Why do I feel like I'll have to do this all season

[PaceBalls]

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Why do I feel like I'll have to do this all season

Well, this thread has been relevant for 3 years now. If any thread deserves a It is this one.

[Mackey_Rose]

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Every day that he remains employed as the head coach is another day of potential future success wasted.

[cdash]

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I don't think he is a bad coach either. I think he is a very average NBA coach. Not one of the worst, not one of the best. At this point, I just think he has about run his course with us. I'm more than okay with him finishing the season, but at the end of the season I would like to see us go in a different direction.

...**** you!!!

Seriously, is there any chance we axe this guy during the season? Any at all?

[Peck]

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...**** you!!!

Seriously, is there any chance we axe this guy during the season? Any at all?

Nope

[1984]

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All season I have said, "Wait! Don't fire a coach mid-season - it will do more harm than good." I would officially like to retract my statement. I think it would do more harm to continue the status quo.

[Mackey_Rose]

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The sooner, the better.

And so it goes...

[sportfireman]

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Everytime I see this thead I open it hoping to see the coach fired.....

[BringJackBack]

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What reaction do you guys think we will see the day that Coach is fired?


The good morale will be absolutely off the charts

[Unclebuck]

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For the record, I have no problem firing a coach in midseason. If I become reasonably convinced that Jim has lost the team than I would be in favor of making a change before the end of the season. I do not expect a coaching would help make the Pacers make the playoffs, and after an initial honeymoon period I don't think the team would be any better.

But if it will make this forum enjoyable again, it might be worth it.

[cdash]

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For the record, I have no problem firing a coach in midseason. If I become reasonably convinced that Jim has lost the team than I would be in favor of making a change before the end of the season. I do not expect a coaching would help make the Pacers make the playoffs, and after an initial honeymoon period I don't think the team would be any better.

But if it will make this forum enjoyable again, it might be worth it.

Bingo.