Bird needs to go. No way can someone like him hang around players who will retire with $200m in the bank and yet do not care about winning....and so many Pacers are not on the Bird wavelength when it comes to success. Get out Larry, we love you. Lose some weight, go running with Parish, live a long time, and let us enjoy you for many more years!
When Larry stepped down as a coach it wasn't a surprise. Before he started he told the whole team you have me for 3 yrs. 1st time Chris go his facts wrong
Ego once against screwing things up. People are too concerned about who's in charge and hurt feelings to bother with little details like... winning. That goes for both Larry Bird and Paul George. Larry can't get Paul enough help. Paul can't make a shot late in games to win the game. You know what? In life, problems have a way of following you around from place to place. Because all the problems you face in life are inside of you, not outside like most people would like to think.
Qichar it really isn't Larry Bird's fault. The Pacers aren't exactly a hotspot for free agents. And when it comes to wanting to win, Larry Bird is right up there with Jordan. Paul George as a player needs to push himself to want to win and be a leader. There's no leader there and it reflects in there style of play and chemistry as a team.
Unguided Reaper bird gets a piece of the blame, if u think u cant fulfill your duties than dont apply to work somewhere. look at magic, bum jackson, i guess even mj. they expect their name to lure in fa's and thats where they go wrong. magics results arent in yet, obviously, but if pg ends up a clipper and russ stays in okc then.... you know? you gotta have more than just a name or 2 and/or a big market
+Unguided Reaper You have a point if the world worked off intentions and not results. I'm sure at some point when they were deciding if Bird was the guy for the job, they took into account his history as a player, and the power of his name in drawing free agents. I'm sure some young players might be star-struck to shake hands with Bird. And what did Bird do to assure management that he could put together a winning team? Whatever pitch he gave, we haven't seen it materialize as results. Eventually, they are going to judge your ability at a job by the results. Fair or not, small market or not, employers have a tendency to delegate blame downwards. With authority comes responsibility, and the GM is responsible for recruiting talent. If he's going to say something obnoxious like "Paul George doesn't decide who plays here," the next obvious question is, "Well, who's responsible for this roster that had zero chance of competing for a championship for the last X years?" Yeah, that would be Bird. The buck has to stop somewhere, and the owner being the one writing the paychecks is also the guy who gets to decide, right?
Nothing he said about Paul George was obnoxious. Instead of thinking he's in charge he should worry about not choking on the court and actually leading like the star on a team is supposed to. Bird has a winners mentality Paul George does not it's easy to see Bird's annoyance with him.
If the Pacers are smart they should trade him this summer so they don't lose their franchise player for absolutely nothing. That would crippling for a small market team that is never going to attract any big time free agents. If they have an opportunity to get some talent and a good draft pick, they have to do it!!!
Larry Bird to either Clippers or Celtics. The first to compete with Magic in L.A, the second to help Boston recruit proper bigs to have a chance at a championship (as well as compete with Magic, in Boston).
No one is going to give you valuable assets in return for a season rental. No matter where George goes, hes opting out. So this "you can still make a trade" thing Chris was talking about is nonsense. Only thing you're getting back is expiring contracts and a 2nd rounder if you're lucky.
What will that do? Kevin Durant is way better than George and he couldn't beat the Warriors. How is Westbrook and George supposed to beat the Warriors after they added Durant?
Many Faced God don't forget lebron betrayed and bailed out his hometown, best friend and team twice, known as the frozen one in big stage, Allen and kryie and nba rig saved his legacy twice, but worst of all, being exposed that lebron needed to have two super team and all time highest and unlimited payroll just to compete in the weaker conference. Smh what a pity 😭that the truth is that a superstar like lebron needed to be babysitting by Nba all his career. Most physical gifted with the least accomplishment without the help of nba to rig and market him
He was born in Ohio and got drafted by Ohio.. loves his city and went back after leaving Miami. He went to MIA to beat Boston and their big 3, who also is in the East... don't see any point in going to the west. And it's no point to try and use that as a argument to degrade his career accolades. KD on the other hand went to the team that he had to worry about.. nobody else in the west would challenge OKC like GS did.. and he knows nobody else is coming out the east but LeBron.. and he knows his team in OKC would probably get backdoor swept again like they did in 2012.. so he joined GS.. the NBA is LeBron, no matter how you want to say it or put it..
ESPN obviously would like to watch Paul go to the East Coast or West Coast...Typical garbage, Larry Bird fought for small market teams to be able to keep their franchise player. This is the type of thanks that small market teams get that don't sit super stars and tank to get the top prospects. Larry did great finding the talent that he fell at. Paul George the highest draft pick Indiana has had in forever...9th or 10th overall, something like that.
Love Chris but he's wrong on this. PG to LA wouldnt be about lifestyle. He does honestly love the state of Indiana and loves being almost out of the limelight. Palmdale(where he grew up) is a secluded area away from the big city. Im not by any means saying that for these reasons he's going to want to stay, but they aren't the reason he wants to go.
they got swept but every game was close. Pg13 did not take his team over the top. Pg missed two free throws to win last regular season game. Then embarrassed himself and teammates in the playoffs. He disgusted Larry Bird who knows what it takes. He saw that and said I'm out
he is a star ..just not the type that can put a team on his back and carry them to the promised land...which is perecly fine theres only 4 or 5 of those in NNA history
As cool as that would be, it's just not in the Spurs nature to do that..I think they'd go after CP3 before another wing player, cause they really need an elite point guard to execute the offense
Love this continued false narrative that Paul George wants to be a Laker and is ready to leave. Until I hear it from his own mouth or can tell that he wants to leave, I don't believe any of it.
LA is a terrible place to play right now. Why would he want to be a laker or clipper if he wants to WIN?? What, he still doesn't mind losing, he just wants to be warmer while doing it? George should be heading to Boston or Toronto, maybe even Milwaukee would be good. LA? What a joke.
Johncarlos Ramirez Exactly, why do Lebron fans think everything in the universe prevails as per his will. He's an all time great basketball player, not a messiah. Open your eyes, Larry Bird is entitled to make a decision. Larry is a killer and an alpha he's not gonna want to stick around if he ain't contending. Got lots of respect for the man.
123ROCKBOYX Larry has been loosing to lebron since 2010, I think...and he expect PG to beat lebron but that is not going to happen...Lebron played against the best early in his career..You know how hard it is to beat Tim duncan? even shaq & Kobe lost to him early...
Larry Bird is a terrible president he should not be in charge of personnel for any franchise. He was an excellent player but terrible exec. His legacy will always be the man who traded away Kwahi Leonard for George Hill hahahahahaha.
Bird needs to go. No way can someone like him hang around players who will retire with $200m in the bank and yet do not care about winning....and so many Pacers are not on the Bird wavelength when it comes to success. Get out Larry, we love you. Lose some weight, go running with Parish, live a long time, and let us enjoy you for many more years!
Daz555Daz I agree...... Larry was a true great!
Uba Funksta I'll take Prime Bird over Prime LeChoke any day bro
LBJ is great too......but different era...Magic & Bird saved the league...
so much for old school players sticking with it when the going gets tough
I want to meet Chris Broussard and talk about basketball for like at least a couple hours
When Larry stepped down as a coach it wasn't a surprise. Before he started he told the whole team you have me for 3 yrs. 1st time Chris go his facts wrong
bird is just mad because no one on the pacers wants to win as bad as him.
Did Larry Bird just rage quit because of Lebron James?
yeah lmfao
High Power and Paul George cuz he airballed the last shot lol
dombees hahahaha ahh. But it hit the backboard! lol
Yeah. Lol. He got what he wanted. The last shot.
He might as well let C.J. Miles or Lance Stephenson shoot it, instead of throwing up a brick.
Ego once against screwing things up. People are too concerned about who's in charge and hurt feelings to bother with little details like... winning. That goes for both Larry Bird and Paul George.
Larry can't get Paul enough help.
Paul can't make a shot late in games to win the game.
You know what? In life, problems have a way of following you around from place to place. Because all the problems you face in life are inside of you, not outside like most people would like to think.
Or perhaps he knows Paul George is simply not that guy
Qichar it really isn't Larry Bird's fault. The Pacers aren't exactly a hotspot for free agents. And when it comes to wanting to win, Larry Bird is right up there with Jordan. Paul George as a player needs to push himself to want to win and be a leader. There's no leader there and it reflects in there style of play and chemistry as a team.
Unguided Reaper bird gets a piece of the blame, if u think u cant fulfill your duties than dont apply to work somewhere. look at magic, bum jackson, i guess even mj. they expect their name to lure in fa's and thats where they go wrong. magics results arent in yet, obviously, but if pg ends up a clipper and russ stays in okc then.... you know? you gotta have more than just a name or 2 and/or a big market
+Unguided Reaper
You have a point if the world worked off intentions and not results.
I'm sure at some point when they were deciding if Bird was the guy for the job, they took into account his history as a player, and the power of his name in drawing free agents. I'm sure some young players might be star-struck to shake hands with Bird. And what did Bird do to assure management that he could put together a winning team? Whatever pitch he gave, we haven't seen it materialize as results.
Eventually, they are going to judge your ability at a job by the results. Fair or not, small market or not, employers have a tendency to delegate blame downwards. With authority comes responsibility, and the GM is responsible for recruiting talent. If he's going to say something obnoxious like "Paul George doesn't decide who plays here," the next obvious question is, "Well, who's responsible for this roster that had zero chance of competing for a championship for the last X years?" Yeah, that would be Bird. The buck has to stop somewhere, and the owner being the one writing the paychecks is also the guy who gets to decide, right?
Nothing he said about Paul George was obnoxious. Instead of thinking he's in charge he should worry about not choking on the court and actually leading like the star on a team is supposed to. Bird has a winners mentality Paul George does not it's easy to see Bird's annoyance with him.
PG13 to LAKERS or PG13 to OKC
Larry Bird knows Paul George is gone... I like Kevin Pritchard. He did a GREAT job when he was in Portland
Chris Broussard knows his basketball. end of story.
Larry Bird was a better coach than front office man.
If the Pacers are smart they should trade him this summer so they don't lose their franchise player for absolutely nothing. That would crippling for a small market team that is never going to attract any big time free agents. If they have an opportunity to get some talent and a good draft pick, they have to do it!!!
Good Ole Bron
surprising but respectable move...
when will we out what he does this summer or next 2018 summer ?
Larry Bird to either Clippers or Celtics. The first to compete with Magic in L.A, the second to help Boston recruit proper bigs to have a chance at a championship (as well as compete with Magic, in Boston).
PG should join forces with Russ
the legend Larry legend
No one is going to give you valuable assets in return for a season rental. No matter where George goes, hes opting out. So this "you can still make a trade" thing Chris was talking about is nonsense. Only thing you're getting back is expiring contracts and a 2nd rounder if you're lucky.
larry is a G an alpha male lol
Shane Caudill Liar
+Aladdin Abu Allahu akbar "boom"
Kyle Gardner Liar
Larry Bird - The Bird Has Left The Building
Let PG13 to OKC to play with Westbrook.
What will that do? Kevin Durant is way better than George and he couldn't beat the Warriors. How is Westbrook and George supposed to beat the Warriors after they added Durant?
Wow!!!! next is Phil Jackson step down.
LeBron got KD making allies with enemies and now team Presidents resigning..
Many Faced God LeBron fans like to make themselves happy lol.
Henry Street KD fears LeBron and every NBA player no matter what conference know who they gotta end up seeing in he end.. even you know
Many Faced God don't forget lebron betrayed and bailed out his hometown, best friend and team twice, known as the frozen one in big stage, Allen and kryie and nba rig saved his legacy twice, but worst of all, being exposed that lebron needed to have two super team and all time highest and unlimited payroll just to compete in the weaker conference.
Smh what a pity 😭that the truth is that a superstar like lebron needed to be babysitting by Nba all his career. Most physical gifted with the least accomplishment without the help of nba to rig and market him
Many Faced God is that so for his whole career staying on the east side. why he doesnt want to go west where real competition is tough.
He was born in Ohio and got drafted by Ohio.. loves his city and went back after leaving Miami. He went to MIA to beat Boston and their big 3, who also is in the East... don't see any point in going to the west. And it's no point to try and use that as a argument to degrade his career accolades. KD on the other hand went to the team that he had to worry about.. nobody else in the west would challenge OKC like GS did.. and he knows nobody else is coming out the east but LeBron.. and he knows his team in OKC would probably get backdoor swept again like they did in 2012.. so he joined GS.. the NBA is LeBron, no matter how you want to say it or put it..
Welcome To Lakers
if PG is leaving. I wish he'd go to Celtics.
Nope he needs to go to Miami
Does this mean there wont be a larrybird in game of zones anymore?.. this is a sad day for humanity
ESPN obviously would like to watch Paul go to the East Coast or West Coast...Typical garbage, Larry Bird fought for small market teams to be able to keep their franchise player. This is the type of thanks that small market teams get that don't sit super stars and tank to get the top prospects. Larry did great finding the talent that he fell at. Paul George the highest draft pick Indiana has had in forever...9th or 10th overall, something like that.
Love Chris but he's wrong on this. PG to LA wouldnt be about lifestyle. He does honestly love the state of Indiana and loves being almost out of the limelight. Palmdale(where he grew up) is a secluded area away from the big city. Im not by any means saying that for these reasons he's going to want to stay, but they aren't the reason he wants to go.
He knows PG13 is out of there and he ain't trying to rebuild and get fired when the team stinks.
they got swept but every game was close. Pg13 did not take his team over the top. Pg missed two free throws to win last regular season game. Then embarrassed himself and teammates in the playoffs. He disgusted Larry Bird who knows what it takes. He saw that and said I'm out
Paul George to the thunder?
Everyone knows that Paul George is under contract next year right? He can't leave yet.
He'll get traded since it is known he wants out of Indiana. Pacers will not want to lose him for nothing.
Rockets will give you Ryan Anderson and draft picks for him
Yet another spirit Lebron has broken.
Clearly bird was thinking about retirement thats why he had a year to year contract
Bird knows Paul George is not a star... point blank.
he is a star ..just not the type that can put a team on his back and carry them to the promised land...which is perecly fine theres only 4 or 5 of those in NNA history
Tyler Walker well said
Tyler Walker he tries, but he has nothing to work with, the team does not suit his playstyle.
Larry Bird knew the truth George not an alpha not a leader.
celtics are going to be the next champs. great team ~!
Who's the clown next to jimmy jackson?
The Clippers will resign CP3, let Blake walk, and sign PG13..If rhat fails, then OKC will throw max dollars at him
jaws102585 I think the spurs will throw max money at him
As cool as that would be, it's just not in the Spurs nature to do that..I think they'd go after CP3 before another wing player, cause they really need an elite point guard to execute the offense
Uh oh
I remember when the Pacers were considered a threat to the Heat, and now they might be one of the worst teams in the league.
Le3-4 James #Top5 #KingJames #BetterthanMJ the days was Roy Hilbert was a monster LMFAO
Love this continued false narrative that Paul George wants to be a Laker and is ready to leave. Until I hear it from his own mouth or can tell that he wants to leave, I don't believe any of it.
Paul George is going to Toronto
LA is a terrible place to play right now. Why would he want to be a laker or clipper if he wants to WIN?? What, he still doesn't mind losing, he just wants to be warmer while doing it? George should be heading to Boston or Toronto, maybe even Milwaukee would be good. LA? What a joke.
If he goes to Lakers, Westbrook will potentially join.They are both native Los Angeles players.
he is going to buy the team
pg13 about to peace out
yes
Lebron makin GM's quit now? I mean first they cry and now they quit. But Ya'll keep mentioning Jordan...foh
Lbj ain't make him quit he quit cuz his team sucks and is gonna lose their best player
Johncarlos Ramirez lol
Juniu R why would bird quit because of Lebron?
Johncarlos Ramirez Exactly, why do Lebron fans think everything in the universe prevails as per his will. He's an all time great basketball player, not a messiah. Open your eyes, Larry Bird is entitled to make a decision. Larry is a killer and an alpha he's not gonna want to stick around if he ain't contending. Got lots of respect for the man.
123ROCKBOYX Larry has been loosing to lebron since 2010, I think...and he expect PG to beat lebron but that is not going to happen...Lebron played against the best early in his career..You know how hard it is to beat Tim duncan? even shaq & Kobe lost to him early...
I'll take bird over bron every time m
Larry bird is a joke .. He's getting off the boat before it sinks ..
You should apply for the job!
Healthy Chef Jimmy Show why get a job on a boat Larry sunk already hahaha
Larry Bird is a terrible president he should not be in charge of personnel for any franchise. He was an excellent player but terrible exec. His legacy will always be the man who traded away Kwahi Leonard for George Hill hahahahahaha.