Van Gundy calls Jackson 'ignorant'

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Magic coach Stan Van Gundy called Phil Jackson "inappropriate" and "ignorant" for hypothesizing that the Heat soon could change coaches if the ultratalented team doesn't shake its sluggish start.

 

Jackson drew attention -- and some ire -- after discussing the fallout to the Heat's slow start under coach Erik Spoelstra during an interview Tuesday with ESPN 1000 in Chicago.

 

"That record, I think, says a lot about coming together with some real talented guys, and not having a base," the Lakers coach said on "The Waddle & Silvy Show."

 

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What kills me about this is that everyone is thinking the same thing. I just believe that if the Heat doesn’t improve within the next 10 to 15 games Pat will be on the sidelines coaching the team.

[Erick Blasco]

lmao, I thought this thread was about Jeff Van Gundy calling Mark Jackson ignorant.

[JYD]

I don't think Riley will pull the trigger that quickly. But Erick Spoelstra does seem like a moron to me. Everyone praises him though, so we'll see.

[Art]

Phil's just bantering the Heat's young coach in an effort to further hinder the Heats maturation as a team. Erick was around this same win and lose mark last year with a mediocre team that went on to place 5th in the eastern conference standings. For him to be in the same place with an untested team deserves a pat on his back not a gone fishing sign.

 

This is just Phil sensationalizing the matter for his teams benefit. By creating a chaotic situation he probably feels that while the Heat are considerd to be "struggling" he can hinder them further by provoking a coaching change.