| Too Much Time Given To Triano Authored by Gagan Gandhi - May 14, 2009 - 2:13 pm
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His record this season as head coach was worse than that of his predecessor, going 25-40 over the final 65 games of a season that can only be summed up with such words as failure, disappointment, or as the kids like to say these days, epic fail.
It's not his retention that bothers me, because he did do a good job in certain cases, specifically with the progress of Andrea Bargnani. The term of the deal is what seems atrocious. Why give him three years? It just boggles my mind. There was no reason to give him three years. I can understand why a one-year extension wouldn’t work as there would be far too much speculation during the season of contract negotiations and all that. But, wouldn’t two years be perfect for someone who hasn’t been a head coach in the league on more than an interim basis, I emphasize the word 'head'.
Two years puts all the speculation to rest and gives Triano a solid shot.
What happens if the Raptors once again aspire to make the playoffs next season, but do as bad as they did this season? How can you bring him back as head coach then, and yet you can’t fire him because you just fired a coach not too long ago who was also given too long a contract as well.
I thought you were better than this Bryan, I really did.
Apparently, he lives by the motto ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try, and try again.’ It’s a good motto to live by, but sometimes you got to know when to move on. It’s like when you’ve liked a girl for so long and she doesn’t feel the same way, sooner or later, you either got to move on and just forget about her, or move on and just move to a different residence, forcing yourself to forget about her (this isn’t an advice column, I swear, but I’m sure someone out there appreciates it).
The only way this contract makes sense is if Colangelo doesn’t see the Raptors being a playoff contender this season, or maybe even the next couple.
At which point you have to wonder, why would you re-sign Chris Bosh if your goals for the team are more long-term orientated than short-term. But, as has been said in this space before, it’s probably best to trade him whether you’re a contender or not because it’s clear that with him as the franchise player, something he’s been labeled as by everyone, this team isn’t going to win. Plain and simple, hate to break it to you Chris Bosh supporters.
Trading Bosh this summer would give you the most value back, instead of waiting until the deadline, or worst case scenario, he leaves for nothing a year from now.
The more he plays the more he reminds me of a younger Jermaine O’Neal, which means the nagging injuries are going to catch up to him sooner or later. Then before you know it you’ll be hoping for 40 games from him instead of 82; by that time he’ll be earning some serious coin partway through a very lucrative contract.
Ask Indiana how much they won with an aging O’Neal, heck, Colangelo can ask himself that question.
If I’m coming off as a Colangelo “hater,” I’m really not. I once wrote an article where I stated that he gave the “perception of god.” But, sometimes you’ve got to state the truth, it’s one of the few things people respect.
It’s clear the past year plus he’s been in a funk, many of his moves haven’t exactly worked out.
For Raptors fans it’s a wait and see attitude, but it’s time for Colangelo to show his hand and let’s hope he’s yet to pull out the Ace he has in his back pocket.
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On a side note, if anyone would like for me to write on something specific relating to the Raptors let me know and I’ll give it some thought, or at the very least have an engaging discussion via email, twitter or chat. After all, I’m here for my people …I know, egotistical much? I seriously need to get that checked out.
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