Official 2015 Hoiberg NBA Speculation Thread

[mred]

the last part of your desires are extremely unlikely to come to fruition

Not with that attitude.

 

[cycfan1]

The only thing I want for a little justice in this whole situation is for Thibs to force the Bullz to fire him and get no draft picks and lose the 9 million, and then get beat by the Pelicans in the 1st round of the playoffs next year with Thibs at the helm.

I'll bet my life savings the Bulls don't lose to the Pelicans in the first round next year.

 

[bawbie]

Elmo off-screen drowning in a puddle of his own tears = Cyclone fans*

*some Cyclone Fanatics.

I still don't think that represents the bulk of the fan base.

 

[ISU42]

I like Keith Murphy but it is funny that he goes on Twitter and says he knows the Twolves are in play and talks about it all over the radio and then an hour later that gets proven to be false

Who proved him wrong?

 

[Rather]

If Fred leaves, I will be ******. I don't want to be told how to feel about it. I don't care if people say I am butthurt. I will be ****** and I will not wish Fred well with the Bulls. In fact, the Bulls will be the team I root against the most in the NBA for taking him from us. Here are my reasons:

1. I love Iowa State. I want Iowa State basketball to win a National Championship more than I want any team I root for to win a title.
2. I think that Fred Hoiberg as our coach is the best chance to win that title and I also believe that he knows that too.
3. As much as I love Iowa State, I could not imagine in my heart that I love Iowa State more than Fred Hoiberg does. I did not grow up as an ISU fan. I am not from Iowa. I did not play for ISU. I don't live in Ames or have family there. There is not way that I could love ISU more than Fred.
4. How Fred could do this to something he loves so much is unimaginable. I breaks my heart. I will forgive him, but I will not root for him or wish him well unless he someday decides to come back to ISU and coach again.
5. We may get a very good coach to replace Fred, but he will never be Fred. There will always be a hole if Fred leaves.

So that is how I feel. I don't care if you don't like it.

Fred leaving is bad and him leaving is a blow to the program yes. But Fred doesn't owe you anything and if he leaves will have done nothing to require forgiveness.

Please feel free to be ****** off. You should be upset, but don't act like Fred is doing something that is in any way wrong.

 

[CloniesForLife]

The only thing I want for a little justice in this whole situation is for Thibs to force the Bullz to fire him and get no draft picks and lose the 9 million, and then get beat by the Pelicans in the 1st round of the playoffs next year with Thibs at the helm.

A little east vs west first round match up eh?

 

[CyTwins]

He was wrong about all of it according to Jeremy and others. No interim, no decision 2 weeks ago, no informing players or coaches 2 weeks ago. I thought he was leaving too when he said it and I thought Otz had a good shot but it I still think he was wrong and fed bad information guesses by someone close to the situation. But don't fault him or you for posting what you heard, actually appreciate it. I just don't buy it.

Fair enough. I don't know how anyone could think the coaching staff just found out this morning or Fred just decided very recently

 

[jahfg]

If you think he's an awful writer try listening to him talk on the radio.

Oh lord. They still have him on the DSM stations? Last time I listened to him, he predicted an in-staff hire for offensive coordinator when it had been established for weeks that probably wasn't the case. He has zero sources and is generally without respect from his colleagues and the ISU coaches. They view him as the eccentric uncle and he's completely oblivious.

 

[Gunnerclone]

I'll bet my life savings the Bulls don't lose to the Pelicans in the first round next year.

And the Pelicans to move back to the Eastern Conf. :twitcy:

 

[bawbie]

If Fred leaves, I will be ******. I don't want to be told how to feel about it. I don't care if people say I am butthurt. I will be ****** and I will not wish Fred well with the Bulls. In fact, the Bulls will be the team I root against the most in the NBA for taking him from us. Here are my reasons:

1. I love Iowa State. I want Iowa State basketball to win a National Championship more than I want any team I root for to win a title.
2. I think that Fred Hoiberg as our coach is the best chance to win that title and I also believe that he knows that too.
3. As much as I love Iowa State, I could not imagine in my heart that I love Iowa State more than Fred Hoiberg does. I did not grow up as an ISU fan. I am not from Iowa. I did not play for ISU. I don't live in Ames or have family there. There is no way that I could love ISU more than Fred.
4. How Fred could do this to something he loves so much is unimaginable. It breaks my heart. I will forgive him, but I will not root for him or wish him well unless he someday decides to come back to ISU and coach again.
5. We may get a very good coach to replace Fred, but he will never be Fred. There will always be a hole if Fred leaves.

So that is how I feel. I don't care if you don't like it.

I don't like it, and I'm not afraid to tell you so. It's a selfish and childish response to the situation.

 

[carvers4math]

Seems like Georges has as better handle than most.

I hope if Fred leaves the guys use it as ammo to play better than last year. Imagine the sweetness if the made Final Four and the Bulls didn't even make the playoffs.

Doubtful, but it would be hilarious.

 

[bos]

It's ALL good!!

 

[RedlineSi]

PA on KFAN here in Minneapolis said Fred will be the coach of the Wolves, but not until 16-17, or 17-18.

 

[cyhiphopp]

Fred leaving is bad and him leaving is a blow to the program yes. But Fred doesn't owe you anything and if he leaves will have done nothing to require forgiveness.

Please feel free to be ****** off. You should be upset, but don't act like Fred is doing something that is in any way wrong.

He may not have done anything personally to ME, but there's an unspoken promise to his players that he would stick around and see things through. He has a preseason top ten team next season and he's leaving them in the lurch.

I understand that it's part of college sports and I figured he might leave at some point, but this year just seems too soon. Way too much unfinished business at ISU, which is definitely a let down for everyone.

 

[clone11]

Fred will be our coach next year. Print. Pernt.

 

[Gunnerclone]

PA on KFAN here in Minneapolis said Fred will be the coach of the Wolves, but not until 16-17, or 17-18.

Intrigued.

 

[CyTwins]

Who proved him wrong?

Jon Krawczynski

 

[kingcy]

It's always been a dream and goal of his to Coach in the NBA and that was made clear from Day 1.

I have never heard those words come out of his mouth.

 

[CyJack13]

Who proved him wrong?

See the one random media guy who said the Wolves are not interested in Fred is obviously right. While the guy who says they are interested is obviously wrong. You don't question the ones that fit you're narrative and the ones who don't fit are either wrong or knowingly lying for some reason.

 

[HoopsTournament]

Fred leaving is bad and him leaving is a blow to the program yes. But Fred doesn't owe you anything and if he leaves will have done nothing to require forgiveness.

Please feel free to be ****** off. You should be upset, but don't act like Fred is doing something that is in any way wrong.

I didn't say that he owes me anything. I am saying that I cannot imagine ever doing to ISU what he would be doing because of how much I love ISU. What makes it worse is that I know he loves ISU more and is still willing to do it. This is not about Fred doing anything wrong. I just don't understand it AT ALL. And I never will.