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[Underdog]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Pops is the only one I put above you, big guy.

Scott Brooks and Doc Rivers are a close third

Pops is definitely the only active coach in the league that I'd rate above Carlisle... And Doc Rivers is definitely a close third, but Scotty Brooks? Really?? I'd rate Thibodeau higher than him - maybe even Aldeman and Karl too. I think a ton of his success is due to the fact that he inherited Durant/Westbrook/Ibaka, still sucked, then grabbed Harden with the 3rd overall pick the next season.

[chumdawg]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Pops is definitely the only active coach in the league that I'd rate above Carlisle... And Doc Rivers is definitely a close third, but Scotty Brooks? Really?? I'd rate Thibodeau higher than him - maybe even Aldeman and Karl too. I think a ton of his success is due to the fact that he inherited Durant/Westbrook/Ibaka, still sucked, then grabbed Harden with the 3rd overall pick the next season.

Wow. When you say it like that...it's a sad, sad state of affairs when it comes to NBA coaching talent level.

How did we get to this point? Did so many guys just throw up their hands and say to hell with it?

[LonghornDub]

Originally Posted by chumdawg

Wow. When you say it like that...it's a sad, sad state of affairs when it comes to NBA coaching talent level.

How did we get to this point? Did so many guys just throw up their hands and say to hell with it?

Agreed. And it's an interesting question.

Also agree with the rankings above. Rivers is the only guy I thought might be 2nd ahead of Rick. Pop is first obviously.

Love you, RC.