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JonLP24

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2. It does seem odd

Reply to joeybee12 (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:00 AM

Jun 2012

since he is an assistant but from what I understand he is well respected around basketball circles for his knowledge of the game. Plus Sloan backed out.

I'm not defending the move as I really don't enough about him, but the Bobcats need players more than anything in order to win.

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St. John's assistant Mike Dunlap hired as new coach for the Charlotte Bobcats [View all] JonLP24 Jun 2012 OP

Apparently Michael Jordan makes more money when the Bobcats lose... joeybee12 Jun 2012 #1

It does seem odd JonLP24 Jun 2012 #2

Very true he's knowledgeable...but that's not only what makes a good coach... joeybee12 Jun 2012 #6

He was actually a head coach at Metro State JonLP24 Jun 2012 #8

That's what I get for not reading the whole article. joeybee12 Jun 2012 #11

He was the head coach at Metro State. El Supremo Jun 2012 #9

See #11 joeybee12 Jun 2012 #12

easier explanation TZ Jun 2012 #3

Collins a good coach JonLP24 Jun 2012 #4

Yeah but Collins was a horrid fit for the Wizards. TZ Jun 2012 #5

Hard to factor how he did without also factoring in Jordan JonLP24 Jun 2012 #10

It may indicate just how far down the list they had to go before they found someone... bluedigger Jun 2012 #7

Good luck to Mr. Dunlap Jack Rabbit Jun 2012 #13

Congrats to Coach Dunlap... brendan120678 Jun 2012 #14