Legacy Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 The Golden State Warriors have informed Head Coach Keith Smart that he will not be retained for the 2011-12 season, the team announced today. Smart, who was named head coach of the Warriors on September 27, 2010, led Golden State to a 36-46 record during the recently-completed 2010-11 NBA season. “It’s never easy to make difficult decisions, especially when it involves someone that we have a great deal of respect for like Keith Smart,” said Warriors Owner Joe Lacob. “After meeting extensively with Larry Riley and Bob Myers, we came to the conclusion that a change was necessary at this particular time. I think Keith did an admirable job this season and he should be commended for many of the positive things that transpired both on and off the floor. The team showed improvement and their effort was never in question. However, we’ve elected to pursue a new path and we wish Keith the very best. He’s a quality person and we thank him for the time he invested with our organization.”Source Thank God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted April 27, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Good decision, but it's going to take more to get back into playoff contention. Golden State has some work to do. They need to seek a defensive-minded coach, figure out what they are going to do about their frontcourt issues, and make it clear who's going to run the offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre smoothwhite Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I actually thought he was a good coach, they gotta solid squad, and he had alot of big wins this season. They can probably find someone better tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Likewise, I thought he did well, especially with Monta Ellis and Dorell Wright. I hope this means GSW have someone else lined up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 He had an extremely short leash on Curry and the two didn't really get along well. If we kept Smart as coach, Steph would be gone soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Swish* Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I love this for the Warriors. I think they should get a defensive mind set kind of coach. I think the Warriors are a great offensive team with Ellis, Curry, Lee who could all become all stars (Lee has been one already). They just need a good defensive coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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