“Most GMs run their team into the ground, are fired after 5 years, and the team is screwed for the next 10 as a result”
I'd say this overstates the damage dramatically. Isiah Thomas is generally considered to be the worst GM of our lifetimes. He traded for every bad contract he could seemingly get. Yet, it took Donnie Walsh 2 seasons to dig out of that mess and start clean. In comparison to Dumars, he looks like a genius. Walsh is one of the few GMs who can surpass Joe for NBA longevity. While he doesn’t have a title, he does exhibit an ability to rebuild. This is because he recognizes the reality of his team. Maybe he wouldn’t if he was responsible for putting them in that position. In other words, the first step is recognizing you have a problem. An outsiders view is often necessary to achieve an objective evaluation. That certainly seems to be the case with the Detroit Pistons. Which is why they need to ... Fire Joe Dumars!
The argument for increased job security for GMs has some validity. Desperation is the root of some of the worst GM moves in history. These GMs knew what they were doing was probably stupid but felt the risk was worth it in order to keep their jobs. GMs often avoid the unpleasant task of rebuilding, especially if they've experienced success. But maybe they shouldn't...
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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it's frustrating watching your team limp along, but it's a necessary evil as long as fans remain as fickle as they are. the pistons aren't even though their first losing season in forever and already no one goes anymore. (i've obviously based that statement on the one photo i've seen of a game this year. 'tis sufficient, non?)
nevermind. i was reading this blog from the bottom up. am on your next post.
In amerika we read from the top down
pistons fans aren't mad about this season so much as frustrated with the long general decline and dubious direction being taken. I'd say the Billups trade was the most disheartening move.
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