Guys I know u guys are talking about this year in particularly but IMHO I believe he should of been gone a long time ago. It is past due. I feel that he has been given ample opportunity to turn this franchise around. I mean yeah we have had a lot of injuries and all but with the players that we have had in the past (Brand, Maggette, Sam, Cat and even Zack) should of translated into more wins. Why can other teams win when they struggle thru injuries or their main player is out.?? With The players we have now we should be competitive with EVERY team in the league and an 8th seed is the lowest we should except. I believe this team SHOULD be at least a 5th or 6th seed. One playoff appearance in his term is not good enough. I like his moves as a GM and I feel he should make another good move and move aside and give some one else an opportunity. But who?? Sometimes I dont understand his way of thinking...his player rotations, his substitutions...Daniel Ewing anyone???It seems players quit on Dumbleavy and don't buy into him. I feel this is a playoff caliber team and that we will improve but the reality is Dumbleavy cannot lead us to a Championship. Does anyone truly believe otherwise? I could possibly see him taking us back to the playoffs but not helping us win a championship. Sure playoffs are nice but I want to see championships!!

Ekker...What is there not to get?? That Dumbleavy's record from 2003 to present is:
194 wins 301 losses? Is that acceptable to you or to anyone? Has he maximized the potential of any of our players?? UMM...No! Injuries are a part of the game you cant change. If a coach is liked and respected players will play for you and give it your all...not roll over like in years past. As much as i h8 FELTON, I think he knew Dumbleavy was gonna stay for a while and knew that even with Baron they would still not get over the hump.

this is what i dont get. people continue to praise his moves as GM but criticize him as a coach. they then go on to say he should be winning regardless if half the roster is injured (see past 2-3 years). it was obvious that a key issue surrounding last year, aside from injuries, was chemistry (even the players will tell you that).

so is it really the GM or the Coach that's at fault?

this is what i dont get. people continue to praise his moves as GM but criticize him as a coach. they then go on to say he should be winning regardless if half the roster is injured (see past 2-3 years). it was obvious that a key issue surrounding last year, aside from injuries, was chemistry (even the players will tell you that). the GM is directly responsible for acquiring injury-prone players and players that will complement each other and fill rolls (chemistry). that hasn't happened.

so is it really the GM or the Coach that's at fault?

u want dunleavy fired and are ready and excited for john lucas?
lucas' last 4 head coaching records:
24-58
18-64
29-53
8-34

At this point, it's not about an incoming coach's record. It's about CHANGE. Last season, the Thunder fired Carlesimo and brought in Scott Brooks(rookie coach) and they played better. The Bulls hired Del Negro(another rookie coach) and they took the Celtics to 7 games in the 1st round. Heat brought in Spoelstra(rookie coach) and made the playoffs.

Sometimes you gotta make a change to find out how good a team can be.

I know your not a big BD fan Numb3r but he can not play in Dunleavys system,
also the man is smothering some of these young players, namely EJ who could thrive under another coaches playing style

In answer to your question i want him gone now before he inhibits this teams talent any further

I don't want Dumbleavy to go, I just want him to be relased of his coaching duties.

You guys keep talking about John Lucas, and his record speaks for himself.

But what about the other assistants that have been alongside Dumbleavy?

I am not talking about hiring them as a coach for good, but as an interim until their Dumb & Dumber find someone out there that can take this team to the next level.

Is there any way we can get Sammy C? That's the bomb

Some of us want him to stay but the sad truth is were probably stuck with him...so in actuality this should be a obvious questionn. The answer?
0...because some of us already want Dunleavy gone

*corrected

ekker3 are you backing Dunleavy to stay on as coach? If so, what are your reasons for him staying.

Sorry Ekker..many of us on this board are much more attracted to logic. Im going to simple state a few things. First of all, Dunleavy put this team together and Dunleavy is basically running the whole show, and for that matter has been even before Elgin Baylor was fired. Dunleavy will not step down as head coach because his ego is much to large. That is why Milwaukee had to fire him after he held duel roles. This guys is hurting this team and needs to be let go. That is all there is to it.

Before you say that its because of the mistakes we make in the game let me just say one thing. This guy is a micromanaging freak and if a coach isnt on a team to put a coherent game plan down and make sure the players run it then what does he do?
If Dunleavy can't get this team to play inspired basketball for 4 quarters then its time to go!
Coaching in the NBA is pretty simple...you lose and your out of there, and Dunleavy is long overdue

how has dunleavy's ego caused this team to start 0-4?

although i agree the norm is to fire a coach if the results arent there, i still think that firing him will serve no purpose other than quieting the haters and making them thing the problem is solved.

What purpose does it serve in keeping him if we continue to lose? If we make a coaching change, it could propel us to better days. If it fails, we go to back to square one. However, if we keep Dun and are still losing, we would have never left square one at all.