Nitro Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Quote Rick Adelman, who led the Rockets to their only playoff series win in 17 years and a franchise record 22-game winning streak, will not return as Rockets coach, a person with knowledge of the decision said Monday.After consecutive seasons in which the Rockets failed to reach the playoffs, Adelman and Rockets general manager Daryl Morey failed to reach agreements on how they would continue to work together.In four seasons with the Rockets, Adelman had a 193-135 record, the best winning percentage (.588) of any coach in franchise history. He moved to eighth in NBA history in career coaching wins with 945. LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htown11 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Wow not happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 [expletive] you Les. Way to fire the only coach that ever achieved any success with a Rockets squad in over a decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 WOW terrible move, not happy at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Quote WojYahooNBAAdelman was troubled that organization wouldn't offer an extension during season. Two names to watch for job: Mike Brown and Stan Van Gundy. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) Quote Stan has job in Orlando but if he becomes available after playoffs, he's held in high regard within Rockets. Jeff still lives in Houston. Quote Others believe Rockets want to go unconventional and try to unearth the next big coaching star. Well, who doesn't? Easier said than done. http://indianapolis-indiana.funcityfinder.com/files/2009/11/Butler-coach-Brad-Stevens.jpg Edit: more updates Quote Expect the Rockets to grant interviews to assistants Elston Turner and Jack Sikma, source says. Both are considered future head coaches. Also one clutchfans poster heard Randy McIlvoy on channel 2 say that Mario Elie is another candidate. Edited April 18, 2011 by Dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Swish* Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I knew this would happen even though I pretty much disagree with what the GM did. I don't think they should of fire Rick Adelman. He's been a good coach for the Rockets! He made the Rockets the hardest working team in the league and he was the reason why they made the playoffs last year. Also, I really don't know who the Rockets are now going to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Lowry isn't happy, doubt the rest of the roster is too (minus T-Will). Quote I can't believe coach isn't coming back!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 On 4/18/2011 at 10:23 PM, *Swish* said: I knew this would happen even though I pretty much disagree with what the GM did. I don't think they should of fire Rick Adelman. He's been a good coach for the Rockets! He made the Rockets the hardest working team in the league and he was the reason why they made the playoffs last year. Also, I really don't know who the Rockets are now going to get LMFAO Rockets did not make the playoffs last year. Anyways he was a good coach for the Rockets though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Swish* Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) On 4/18/2011 at 11:04 PM, magicbalala245 said: LMFAO Rockets did not make the playoffs last year. Anyways he was a good coach for the Rockets though.2 years ago!? WOW time passes by so fast Edited April 18, 2011 by *Swish* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted April 18, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Not surprised, but that's just a dumb move. They should've given him at least one more season. I'm not sure if they didn't like the Princeton or what, or if they were mad at his rotations, pissed that he's a former Kings coach and doesn't like him for that (me), but they have to respect what he did for the team he inherited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 On 4/18/2011 at 11:29 PM, Real Deal said: Not surprised, but that's just a dumb move. They should've given him at least one more season. I'm not sure if they didn't like the Princeton or what, or if they were mad at his rotations, pissed that he's a former Kings coach and doesn't like him for that (me), but they have to respect what he did for the team he inherited. Les Alexander is quick to jump off the bandwagon, he did it with Jeff Van Gundy and did it again with Adelman. I guess now he believes he can find the next great coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Seems like a knee-jerk reaction by management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htown11 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 It's not surprising....Les wanted change and Les got change. If anything I am glad they mutually talked it out now rather than dragging it out and making the organization look even dumber. What sucks is you had players walking out off off-season meetings all saying "bring Adelman back" all that does now is make those players feel like management doesn't give a shit about what they think. The Rockets are crafty when making moves but they also have a poor handle on commitment, and at the end of the day it has bit them in the ass, and will continueto bite them in the ass. I don't like this move at all, they better have a damn good replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Any chance that Morey may have over thought this one and ended up making a poor decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 On 4/19/2011 at 12:57 AM, Flash said: Any chance that Morey may have over thought this one and ended up making a poor decision? Not Morey's decision... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckets! Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Bring him to Toronto! Houston you're so DUMB LAWL! Also bring Lowry to Toronto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htown11 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 On 4/19/2011 at 12:57 AM, Flash said: Any chance that Morey may have over thought this one and ended up making a poor decision? This is all the owner Les Alexander. On 4/19/2011 at 1:00 AM, Buckets! said: Bring him to Toronto! Houston you're so DUMB LAWL! Also bring Lowry to Toronto! They aren't that dumb :glasses: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckets! Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 On 4/19/2011 at 1:02 AM, htown11 said: They aren't that dumb :glasses:Yes they are, they are very very dumb. I want Adelman and Lowry. Yall can have Calderon he blows Lowry-DeRozan-Williams-Bargs-Gasol/Chander/Oden THATS DIRTY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yep this is the same thing as the JVG firing. Morey wanted him back but Les didn't. Coaches are like fashion trends to Alexander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Van Gundy back? hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Doubt it. Reports were that things didn't end well with Jeff Van Gundy and Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckets! Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Whoa reports are saying Brad Stevens might join Houston Rockets, blowing up on twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 On 4/19/2011 at 3:21 AM, Buckets! said: Whoa reports are saying Brad Stevens might join Houston Rockets, blowing up on twitter I heard no such thing, probably people just speculating or hoping he comes but link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckets! Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 On 4/19/2011 at 3:26 AM, Dash said: I heard no such thing, probably people just speculating or hoping he comes but link?Google it, so damn lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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