Comments on: Our Last Lawrence Frank Memory

By: Smack Adams

Smack Adams — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:31:18 +0000

I think toward the end his goal was simply to win a game. Not easy to develop anyone if the entire team is buried by the misery of the Big 0-fer.

I don’t really see where he and the team were not united in interest.

By: Mark Ginocchio

Mark Ginocchio — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:16:38 +0000

Agreed Smack. I think in the right scenario, Frank could be a very good coach. I mean, this team was probably a Jason Kidd knee injury away in 2004 from making it back to the finals for the third consecutive time. Give the guy actual talent, and he’ll succeed. Personally, I don’t think anyone could have gotten more out of the big 3 because I just don’t think VC and Kidd were meant to succeed together.

The problem with Frank towards the end was he was in a tricky position where he was told to manage for the future, but he also had to preserve his own job. He picked his own job and made a bigger mess because the veterans stopped producing and the kids weren’t growing enough.

By: Smack Adams

Smack Adams — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:17:02 +0000

Based on what we’ve learned about L over the years, does anyone believe that he won’t be better in his next gig?

Unless you’re Nellie or Byron, NBA coaching is a year-round job. These guys are lucky to have a 2 week off-season and they’ve got no time to work on anything but their teams.

Well, L’s got no team to worry about for the first time in 10 years. He is absolutely certain that every person — whether a player, doctor, file clerk, or, especially, himself — can improve his performance through hard work.

In that light, I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t spend his “free” time he won’t exhaust himself 6 days a week analyzing films, numbers and past decisions.

I think his next team will be very lucky to have him.

Agree?
Disagree?

By: Mark Ginocchio

Mark Ginocchio — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:34:18 +0000

Rob – don’t know if you’re a Mets fan or not, but the parallels between the Nets and the Mets are astounding. Kiki is coming across as the Tony Berenzard character (sans shirt removal).

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:12:05 +0000

“I love Rod”….i think this was a direct message to Kiki.

I thought Vanderweghe was gonna be our savior, but apparently he’s just been tearing into team chemistry and assembling a so-so roster…

By: Shea23

Shea23 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:39:08 +0000

Frank is destined for another, maybe even Byran Scott’s :P Good luck Frank.

By: Manuel

Manuel — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:35:29 +0000

i hope he gets the chance to get another NBA head coachin gig in the near future he was a pretty good coach and i think he can win with a good team. but i liked the idea mike Fratelo brought up durin the Laker game with havin Lawrence frank become an announcer i think he would be a great play by play guy with his great knowledge of the game.

By: A.M.

A.M. — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:56:46 +0000

He’s a class act all the way. I still feel he got a raw deal in the end in some ways, as it was the perfect storm, but hopefully it ends up better for both sides and he is a HC again soon.

By: calling all toasters

calling all toasters — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:54:45 +0000

Very nice post. Frank not only overcame a lack of playing experience to become an NBA head coach, but he was able to keep a head coaching job for about 6 years. He’s a walking testimony to what hard work and decency can accomplish.