flip-saunders Stories - Canis Hoopus
Flip to DC?
In September, Flip Saunders made a cameo at the Wizards' training camp as the guest of Eddie Jordan. Now, he's in talks to become Jordan's permanent replacement. The word leaked this weekend, and the Washington Post's Michael Lee reports it could be close to becoming official. Given the Wizards'...
Flip to Minny?
The "Flip Saunders returns to the Timberwolves" bandwagon is accepting passengers. I wouldn't want him back in Detroit, but let's face it, the guy deserves an NBA job if he wants one.
Chauncey Billups opens up
Was Chauncey Billups observing some kind of moratorium in regards to talking about The Trade? Or have I just been so focused on Detroit's side of the deal that I've missed all of his previous interviews? I ask because before today I'd yet to come across any substantial comments about the deal since...
Flip weighs in
Just in case you cared, Flip Saunders thinks the Billups/AI trade was "interesting," called Billups "the glue" of the Pistons and said he hopes to someday coach again in the NBA. (via the Freep)
Flip’s staff didn’t believe in Amir
After yesterday's gushing post, I'm hesitant to pile on, but this is too weird not to mention. Did you ever feel like the odds were sometimes stacked against Amir Johnson during the Flip Saunders era? It's because they were. From Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Somewhere there is a former...
The Amir Johnson Bandwagon is filling up
It doesn't seem like that long ago that Amir Johnson's coach ... Saunders, like the rest of us, is mystified at how much attention Johnson is getting, both from the media and fans. "Thirteen years ago, I had Kevin Garnett and at that time he was the first guy to come into the league from high...
Blogger Previews: Central Division
Chicago Bulls Nels: Give Me The Rock Matt: Blog-a-Bull Cleveland Cavaliers Rock: Waiting For Next Year FTS: Fear The Sword David Friedman: 20 Second Timeout Amar Panchmatia: Cavalier Attitude Detroit Pistons Brian Spencer: Empty the Bench Natalie Sitto: Need4Sheed.com Indiana Pacers Tom: Indy...
Rip was frustated under Flip
Rip Hamilton admitted after practice today that he's among those happy to see Flip Saunders gone. From Vince Ellis' blog: "I had a son and that was one of the greatest times of my life so I was never actually mad or disappointed," he said. "I was disappointed sometimes with the way Flip did things....
Flip Saunders shares his defensive secrets
From A. Sherrod Blakely: Former Pistons coach Flip Saunders, who was fired by Detroit over the summer, will spend time at the Washington Wizards training camp. Every year, Wizards coach Eddie Jordan invites a coach or coaches to training camp. In addition to Saunders, Jordan also invited Hall of...
Michael Curry on setting the tone
In an interview with the Traverse City Record-Eagle, Michael Curry talked about setting the tone early for the 2008-09 season: When you start camp (Sept. 30), and get the players together for the first time, what will your message be? First of all, I'm going to address the trade talk. That stuff...
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