Charlotte Bobcats rise all thanks to Larry Brown

[dimbee]

Larry Brown, more than anyone, is the man to be thanked for picking up the pieces of this franchise, making smart decisions and trades (even unpopular ones) and coaching these players into playing like a team. Larry Brown is here because of Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan is here because of his North Carolina roots.

Why was Bob Johnson here?

To make money. Plain and simple. I have no problem with a man trying to make money.

But let's give credit where credit is due. Bob Johnson could very easily go down as one of the most inept NBA owners in NBA history. Michael Jordan and Larry Brown are the 2 men who deserve the credit for the Bobcats' recent success. While Bobcat Johnson was trying to sell out and get the F out of Dodge as fast as possible, MJ and LB quietly went about their business of putting together a contender.

KT?

[bLACKpANTHER]

you know LB has taken all his teams to the playoffs by his 2nd year coaching them- except NY...

Thank you LB!!

[Britneck]

This is going to be a fun thread.

:lurk5:

[PantherBrew]

This is going to be a fun thread.

:lurk5:

Not really, its very predictable.

[dimbee]

I don't know about predictable. It states the truth. Larry Brown, who is here because Michael Jordan is here (Larry's words not mine), is the man who has made the trades and acquisitions and furthermore he is the head coach. He deserves the credit 100% for this cherry-poppin playoff trip.

[mj4life]

can we just forget about bob, and just focus on the fact that we have a playoff bound team,by the way i think sterling,shinn, mike brown and the old age al davis would rank high in my mind as inept

[PantherBrew]

I don't know about predictable. It states the truth. Larry Brown, who is here because Michael Jordan is here (Larry's words not mine), is the man who has made the trades and acquisitions and furthermore he is the head coach. He deserves the credit 100% for this cherry-poppin playoff trip.

But, But, But, Micheal is only here because of Saint Bob Johnson. The great hero of Charlotte who brought basketball back only because he felt so bad about the Hornets leaving. So Bob Johnson is the one to thank for Larry Brown!

[Cat]

truth

[pantherfan49]

you know LB has taken all his teams to the playoffs by his 2nd year coaching them- except NY...

Thank you LB!!

He only got one year in NY, so that doesn't count. Plus having Isiah Thomas as GM puts you at an automatic -20 handicap in the W-L column.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

Bob Johnson could very easily go down as one of the most inept NBA owners in NBA history.

Pretty sure Shinn's got that on lock.

[CatMan72]

Jax has been great, but Larry Brown = Bobcats MVP.

[CatMan72]

Bob Johnson's not a bad guy, he just didn't understand this market.

[dimbee]

Bob Johnson's not a bad guy, he just didn't understand this market.

Agreed. I don't think Bob is a bad guy by any means whatsoever. I think he expected his investment in the Bobcats to be an instant success without having to put in a lot of work or really know and understand how to be successful in the NBA marketplace.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

I think he either misjudged, or was misled concerning this market. From what I understand, a lot of the initial mistakes people continue to complain about were from Ed Tapscott.