P.J Carlesimo Fired by Nets

[FLYINGPELICANS]

The Brooklyn Nets failed to advance out of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs, and it now seems the front office will make some major offseason adjustments, starting with the departure of interim head coach P.J. Carlesimo.

According to Rod Boone of Newsday, general manager Billy King informed the coach that he would not return for the 2013-14 season on Sunday afternoon.


After going 35-19 upon inheriting the team from the fired Avery Johnson midway through the 2012-13 campaign, Carlesimo wasn’t able to get it done when it counted most.

The Nets wound up with the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, securing home-court advantage against the Chicago Bulls in the first round.

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Via Bleacher Report

[iNolaNightmare]

This is a darn shame. The guy did a great job and fit that team extremely well. That team is, IMO, a mess.

[Mr. West]

It's not really his fault that the team is about two pieces (or more) away from contention and their payroll is insanely high. They way overpaid for most everyone on that team.

[iNolaNightmare]

Yeah. Not just that, its identity is flawed. Maybe it's just me, but Deron Williams is not their best player. It's Brooke. They paid Drew Brees-money for a PG that's not even in the top 5 of point guards in the league currently and has poor leadership and attitude issues.

[42]

It is fruitless to compare salaries negotiated in one union and sport to that of another.

[Emilio]

I say blow everything up and start rebuilding around Lopez. You got a contender in 3-4 years.

[iNolaNightmare]

It is fruitless to compare salaries negotiated in one union and sport to that of another.

I know. It's just the thought that those guys are getting nearly the same..

[42]

Compare what guys who barely play minute get over people who work year-round, like many here.

[da ThRONe]

Not surprising. That FO canned Avery half way through the season during the team toughest stretch. They clearly set a presidence of what was expected after all those big contracts were handed out.

[Kibner]

I say blow everything up and start rebuilding around Lopez. You got a contender in 3-4 years.

There are no other teams that have Billy King as GM to take on Joe Johnson's or Crash's contracts.

[Mr. West]

There are no other teams that have Billy King as GM to take on Joe Johnson's or Crash's contracts.

Or even Humphries.

[PelsFan2313]

It's funny really. By acquiring Joe from ATL, and overpaying Wallace and Kris, the Nets became the new Hawks.

[ScoutWithoutClout]

this isn't the coaches fault...you guys are right who think they're overaged and overpaid

[Psalm 102.6]

I don't understand what the hell Billy King is thinkng with half his moves. Grossly overpaying Wallace and taking on Johnson's awful contract in attempts to replicate what Miami did was beyound idiotic. Firing Avery Johnson? That in itself was questionable. 24 days earlier he had been named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month. At the time he was canned though, the Nets were in the middle of a lousy December; and hadn't done so well under him in his previous two seasons so I'll give him leeway on that. However, Carlisemo went 35-19 and led the team to the playoffs.

Now that Phil Jackson formally turned them down and said he wasn't interested (which they should have gauged this BEFORE deciding to drop Carlisemo), who exactly do the Nets turn to? Jerry Sloan is an appealing option for anyone, but do you honestly think he wants a thing to do with Deron Williams again? Outside of that, you got Nate McMillan (who wouldn't be a horrible option), Larry Brown and a various mix of retreads and unestablished commodities.

My point is; Carlisemo should have got a second year.

[Kibner]

No, he shouldn't have. He is a bad coach.

[Psalm 102.6]

He didn't do too bad in Brooklyn. What else is out there?

[BallSoHard]

That job is a trap. Make me a 5 star meal with spoiled ingredients.

[JJackisangry]

That is why you dont trade for superstars. You either draft them, or you steal them in free agency. Some teams have gotten away with murder (the Lakers in years past), but not many have succeeded

[BallSoHard]

That is why you dont trade for superstars. You either draft them, or you steal them in free agency. Some teams have gotten away with murder (the Lakers in years past), but not many have succeeded

Not sure I agree. And none of those guys are superstars IMO sir.

[Psalm 102.6]

Not sure I agree. And none of those guys are superstars IMO sir.

The closest "superstar" they have is Williams, and I'd say calling him a "superstar" is a stretch.

[JJackisangry]

Not sure I agree. And none of those guys are superstars IMO sir.

I agree with the none of them are superstars part. My point is they still got raped of resources to trade for Dwill. The New York Knicks had the same happen to them when they traded for Melo. Both teams are playoff worthy, but they are ultimately mediocre. If you have a cap friendly situation, and you have the resources to trade for said star go for it. Some teams screw themselves financially, and get trapped. Again, its my opinion so to each his own.

[JJackisangry]

The closest "superstar" they have is Williams, and I'd say calling him a "superstar" is a stretch.

Lol you know what i mean brah... I personally think Dwil is overrated, but he was treated like a superstar.

[Psalm 102.6]

Lol you know what i mean brah... I personally think Dwil is overrated, but he was treated like a superstar.

Point taken my friend. Point well stated.

[da ThRONe]

I agree with the none of them are superstars part. My point is they still got raped of resources to trade for Dwill. The New York Knicks had the same happen to them when they traded for Melo. Both teams are playoff worthy, but they are ultimately mediocre. If you have a cap friendly situation, and you have the resources to trade for said star go for it. Some teams screw themselves financially, and get trapped. Again, its my opinion so to each his own.

James Dolan screwed that up for the Knicks. Walsh was going to call Denver's bluff and get Melo while keeping the core together.

[kclaboy504]

What about getting him on board as a assistant for Monty?? We need an experienced assistant coach that knows offense. Pretty sure that was his forte. I could be mistaking tho.