re: Monty's Job Security

I think he has gotten a lot of leeway because he has not had the players. He does now. Man do I hate LA and New York teams in every sport

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This roster was constructed to win NOW. If we are in contention for a playoff spot within the last week or so, I think he'll be fine. But I'm telling ya, if they start off slow, I don't think he'll make the break.

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we get it bro you don't like monty

George Karl is out there as well if we stumble. He would be a great coach if you hate the second round of the playoffs

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with a playoff spot on the line

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if we have a playoff spot on the line, he isn't going any where. Especially not with an extremely young team. The only way Monty gets fired is if the Pelicans start out 0-20, or are way out of contention at the All Star Break. As long as the Pelicans have a shot of making the playoffs, his job is safe. And, if they miss out at the end of the year, it's not the end of the world.

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Goes from coach of the year to coach looking for a job.

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That actually happens a lot in the NBA.

Between Monty's contract and his status around the league, I think the only way he gets fired is if he loses the team and they just don't play hard for him.

Fact 1: The Experts are near unanimous in their appraisal of the team "interesting but not quite playoff worthy" Whether this team misses the playoffs by a little or a lot, as long as they are hustling I think people will say "The ESPN was right, Demps needs to make some trades".

Fact 2: Rebounding is a huge weakness. If this team doesn't force turnovers, shoot well, and get to the line EVERY game, they are going to lose. If Stiemsma doesn't improve and Jason Smith or AD goes down, they are probably going to lose.

Fact 3: The primary criticism of Monty in his time here by a WIDE margin are his rotations. Based on the roster I'd say the likely minutes controversies will come from Stiemsma and Rivers getting too many minutes, but Jason Smith will get his 20 minutes and Rivers isn't getting time over Holiday/Gordon/Evans, so we're talking about choosing those 2 over Morrow/Roberts and Withey. Monty is not getting fired because he went against the fans on who's at the end of the bench.

Again, the team quitting on Monty is the only way I see him getting fired, but if they don't quit and AD/Smith stay healthy, they should be in the thick of the playoff race. It's just unfathomable that the team is healthy and focused and near the bottom of the conference when teams like Phoenix will be tanking and Sacramento will be Sacramento. The Lakers might even start tanking if they get off to a slow start and Kobe's not ready.

I think it's either sink or swim. No middle ground.

This team will either take a huge stride and Monty will be recognized as one of the up and coming coaches in the league.

Or they will underachieve and he will be let go.

The window to win doesn't last long.

You have a core of young players locked up for a few years for a lot of money. It won't take long to see if they "have it".

Of course, everyone will be clamoring "you have to give him more time! At least a year!!". The same thing has been said about him for like 3 years. Before long he will have been the Pels coach for 10 years and people will be saying, "one more year!".

We made a move for the players. That won't be the issue to blame anymore. Now it's if the coach can make them work.

Do you have stock in George Karl or something?