Keith Easterwood on John Calipari

[dawgatUSM]

Today Gary Parrish and Keith Easterwood (a prominent AAU "coach") had a lengthy conversation about Malik. They both think he's going to State. That said, I found it interesting about how cold Calipari is according to them. He said that when Calipari gets shunned he basically burnes bridges whereas all other coaches wish the kids the best of luck because if it doesn't work out at the first school they want a chance at him be second time around.

Then he gave specifics of Travis Outlaw when he called Calipari to tell him that he was going to State, Calipari basically told him it was the worst decision of his life and proceeded to go on an F Bomb tirade about how dumb of a decision he was making.

Glad I can care enough about basketball now to go back to hating that guy.

 

[maroonwhitedawg3ddd]

17 Calipari I've always hated his sorry cheating ***!!!

 

[olblue.sixpack]

Today Gary Parrish and Keith Easterwood (a prominent AAU "coach") had a lengthy conversation about Malik. They both think he's going to State. That said, I found it interesting about how cold Calipari is according to them. He said that when Calipari gets shunned he basically burnes bridges whereas all other coaches wish the kids the best of luck because if it doesn't work out at the first school they want a chance at him be second time around.

Then he gave specifics of Travis Outlaw when he called Calipari to tell him that he was going to State, Calipari basically told him it was the worst decision of his life and proceeded to go on an F Bomb tirade about how dumb of a decision he was making.

Glad I can care enough about basketball now to go back to hating that guy.

It wasn't too long after Pitino helped him get the UMASS job that Cal ended a phone call with Rick with a hearty 17U and click. To make matters worse, UK has owned UofL since Calipari got there.

Long story short, he doesn't care who he rubs the wrong way because he's confident that he'll ultimately get what he wants.

 

[esplanade91]

I really hope he ends up going to the NBA. I hate his guts, but he makes ALL the sense in the world for the Lakers.

 

[johnson86-1]

I really hope he ends up going to the NBA. I hate his guts, but he makes ALL the sense in the world for the Lakers.

Why does he make sense? What evidence is there that he can coach on an NBA level when he doesn't have a significant talent advantage?

 

[RebelBruiser]

I love Cal, and I hope he retires at UK, mainly because I love how he pisses off the hardcore college basketball fans.

 

[benatmsu]

I'm shocked.

I love Cal, and I hope he retires at UK, mainly because I love how he pisses off the hardcore college basketball fans.

A dick being a dick loves a dick at his dickiest.
Absolutely shocked by your revelation.*

 

[olblue.sixpack]

Why does he make sense? What evidence is there that he can coach on an NBA level when he doesn't have a significant talent advantage?

What evidence is there that any coach can succeed in the NBA without a significant talent advantage?

 

[1msucub]

I don't dislike Cal because he wins; he's open with what he is and what his goals are, and he's helped an awful lot of kids make a ton of money. I dislike Cal because he's a greasy snake that's had to vacate titles, and will now get elected to the Hall of Fame, which I find to be deplorable. I'm no hardcore fan, but to find Cal likable just doesn't seem to be possible for a decent human being. Just my message board opinion.

 

[KurtRambis4]

What

successful NBA coach doesn't enjoy a significant talent level advantage?

 

[tenureplan]

Budenholzer

 

[DawgatAuburn]

and will now get elected to the Hall of Fame, which I find to be deplorable.

Past tense needed.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...th-memorial-basketball-hall-of-fame/25358365/

 

[esplanade91]

Why does he make sense? What evidence is there that he can coach on an NBA level when he doesn't have a significant talent advantage?

He failed miserably in New Jersey because of his brute attitude towards the business and the disinterest nearly every prospect had in playing for him.

Fast forward 20 years and he's mellow (off the court) and everyone on the planet wants to play for him. He's got a great relationship with everyone already playing in the league and probably the next 10 years worth of NBA drafts.

I didn't just say that for the sake of it. There's a lot of smoke surrounding him leaving. Personally I think he'll be the next coach of the Lakers. They'll be looking this time next year.

 

[KurtRambis4]

I

wouldn't exactly say their void of + talent...

 

[1msucub]

Thanks, D@A; I thought at the time they were announcing his UPCOMING election. Basketball has not had my full attention for some reason... And it is still deplorable.

 

[tenureplan]

No real stars

They play system basketball

 

[amcdan2000]

Hope he's right but still think AAU ruin recruiting

 

[RebelBruiser]

I don't dislike Cal because he wins; he's open with what he is and what his goals are, and he's helped an awful lot of kids make a ton of money. I dislike Cal because he's a greasy snake that's had to vacate titles, and will now get elected to the Hall of Fame, which I find to be deplorable. I'm no hardcore fan, but to find Cal likable just doesn't seem to be possible for a decent human being. Just my message board opinion.

If they won't elect Cal to the Hall from this era, then NO ONE should be elected to the Hall. People don't win without playing the game. Cal just plays it really well, which angers people.

I think what angers people the most is that he makes a mockery of the "student athlete" idea. That's precisely why I like him. These guys aren't student athletes. Their job is first to win games, second to see if they can squeeze in time to get an education.

Cal just refuses to play pretend, and that offends people.

I think if you get offended by that, then that's a you problem, not a Calipari problem.

What I really like is how he has entire conferences, like the Big 10, trying to propose rules specifically aimed at keeping him from mocking the student athlete system.

I'm 100% on board with guys that mock the NCAA system openly. If a player wants to get an education and use that opportunity for a free education, great for him. If he wants to just come ball and try to make the league (be it the NBA or NFL), good for him, have at it. I get tired of all the pretending that these guys are the same as the average student, when they aren't. Hence, I love Calipari.

 

[KurtRambis4]

Horford,

Teague, Korver, etc. may not be the second coming of Lebron, Michael, and Magic, but they are most certainly + talent.

 

[anon1787432961]

A man by many names.

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