From Grant's show...

[G_M]

What time does Vlade come on?

3:30

 

[VF21]

Vlade will be calling in to Grant's show shortly. Regardless of how I feel about Grant, this is one segment I cannot wait to hear.

 

[Merdiesel]

"DeMarcus takes the worst jumperrzzz"

I hate KHTK callers.

 

[VF21]

Rudy not wanting to play is disgusting. Ship this guy out.

We don't know all the details. Way too many people are jumping to conclusions on incomplete information. It might have been that Rudy didn't really think he COULD play effectively and Rondo convinced him otherwise. Why do people ALWAYS find a way to jump to a negative conclusion.

Vlade on KHTK NOW!

 

[c-webb1s#1]

"DeMarcus takes the worst jumperrzzz"

I hate KHTK callers.

Yeah I had to laugh at that one lol

 

[lwc]

Vlade's full authority to make decisions makes me smile.

 

[VF21]

Vlade says he has full authority to make decisions and it was his decision to retain George Karl. "It's not the first time we've been dealing with this..."

 

[VF21]

Why were discussions held to fire Karl?

Vlade kind of sidestepped the "firing" part but said he and George talked today and defense MUST improve. Vlade says he's not happy about the defense and "coach said he's disappointed"...

I can't type quickly enough to get all this stuff but Vlade is DEFINITELY in charge and IMHO George is on a very short leash.

 

[VF21]

Vlade steps aside from direct answer about Karl's long-term future.

 

[VF21]

Jillian Adge ‏@JillAdge 1m1 minute ago
Players need to put in much better effort. Even if you are not a good defender you can play team defense - Vlade

 

[lwc]

Vlade is actively seeking a trade.

 

[VF21]

Grant tried to get Vlade to chastize DMC directly. Vlade didn't take the bait and instead made it clear DMC is our best player and that there's room for improvement all over and that ALL players are responsible.

I LOVE VLADE DIVAC!!!

 

[VF21]

Jillian Adge ‏@JillAdge 1m1 minute ago
I wouldn't just single out DeMarcus, I am disappointed in the whole team. - Vlade

 

[VF21]

Jillian Adge ‏@JillAdge 1m1 minute ago
I am trying to find something that will improve my team on the defensive end - Vlade

"We are NOT going to make a move that does not make us better. We are not going to make a trade just to make a trade." - Vlade Divac

 

[Merdiesel]

Talk talk talk talk talk talk talk talk...

I love Vlade but I'm so beyond hearing how disappointed everyone is. Means nothing to me.

 

[funkykingston]

Talk talk talk talk talk talk talk talk...

I love Vlade but I'm so beyond hearing how disappointed everyone is. Means nothing to me.

To be fair, what else can Vlade do in a radio interview but speak in vague generalities? He's not going to make a major announcement or reveal strategy.

 

[Henkel]

A call for patience. OK Vlade, good luck with that.

 

[VF21]

"I am so happy with Willie Cauley-Stein. He's one of the best defensive players on our team. He's a very important piece." - Vlade

 

[swisshh]

Not really much from Vlade except that if they make a trade that it will be for defense.

 

[biltalent]

Vlade <3 He is assuring that "it is not the end of the world" and that they will work hard to improve

 

[VF21]

If some of you would quit trying to find negativity, you'd hear that Vlade is totally in control. Like he said, "I'm a fan myself and WE deserve better. I'm going to talk to the players too."

IN VLADE I TRUST!

 

[lwc]

When Vlade says something, I believe it. Why? I don't know but that's just the way it is.

 

[Kingster]

Why were discussions held to fire Karl?

Vlade kind of sidestepped the "firing" part but said he and George talked today and defense MUST improve. Vlade says he's not happy about the defense and "coach said he's disappointed"...

I can't type quickly enough to get all this stuff but Vlade is DEFINITELY in charge and IMHO George is on a very short leash.

He didn't kind of sidestepped the firing part. He didn't answer the question. Then later said he had been thinking about "it" for the last couple of days (so the reports were accurate) and then made the decision (to keep Karl).

 

[VF21]

When Vlade says something, I believe it. Why? I don't know but that's just the way it is.

Because he has no reason to lie. He already showed us his heart and now he's showing us he understands and he'll do what it takes to make things better.

 

[biltalent]

When Vlade says something, I believe it. Why? I don't know but that's just the way it is.

He is a natural leader. He is calm but his voice is full of authority at the same time. He has a rare ability to install trust in others immediately.

 

[VF21]

He didn't kind of sidestepped the firing part. He didn't answer the question. Then later said he had been thinking about "it" for the last couple of days (so the reports were accurate) and then made the decision (to keep Karl).

Whatever. You try interpreting and typing as something is being said.

 

[Kingster]

That was a whole lot of nothing. Everybody is to blame. Blah blah blah. I noticed that he mentioned "next season." Said he wasn't just thinking about this season. Also, he's looking for defensive help, but that's not a surprise. I noticed Grant didn't try to pin him down on a timeline, and then ask him why they had left Karl twisting in the wind.

 

[IfAt1st]

Reality check:
Everyone's going to simply expect the players to inexplicably make this flawed defensive scheme (that switches to cause mismatches and leave 3 pt shooters open) work, and if they can't, it will be all the players fault. (?!)

Vlade requires Karl to change the ineffective defense. Well, how can he do that at this point? He has no training camp, and few practices to do anything different.

What does the world really expect Karl to coach differently? What exactly is supposed to change?
And if Karl DOESN'T immediately implement a different defensive scheme, isn't he actively defying Vlade's demand?

I guarantee you, everyone will drop the ball on this situation, and start blaming the players en masse for "not putting in enough defensive effort" (into this anachronistic, inappropriate defensive scheme).

 

[jcwkings]

Love Vlade but this interview shed light on nothing. A lot of generalized answers when we know its absolute chaos inside the organization. But hey at least he loves Willie like the rest of us.

 

[Albatros]

Just a whole lot of wishful thinking honestly.

I don't have any animosity towards Karl It's just clear he isn't able to coach anymore to the standard he used too, whatever you think of his system or methods.

I don't understand how Vlade and whoever else can't see that this situation is simply untenable at this point.