August 29, 200620 yr Apparently the Warriors are going to buy out Montgomery's contract... ouch. I thought Nelson had to retire because of all sorts of health problems, good to see he's feeling okay.
August 29, 200620 yr Don Nelson will be named as the new coach of the Golden State Warriors this week after the Warriors agreed to terms on a buyout with Mike Montgomery. Sources close to the situation told ESPN.com that things are "all lined up" for Nelson, 66, to return to the Warriors, who haven't been to the playoffs since 1994 when Nelson was still their coach. Montgomery had two seasons left on his contract worth an estimated $5 million. Before joining Golden State, Montgomery, 59, spent 18 years at Stanford, where he led the Cardinal to 16 postseason appearances and a trip to the '98 Final Four. "I'm very appreciative of the opportunity that I was presented two years ago," Montgomery said in a statement released by the team. "This was a new challenge that I was eager to embrace and glad that I had the chance to pursue and experience. I'd like to thank the Warriors' organization for their support, professionalism and class, and I'd also like to thank the fans of the Bay Area. This is a tremendous region for basketball and the support that they have provided me over the years has been simply outstanding." http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2565022 Montgomery will easily find a college job.
August 29, 200620 yr thank god...Montgomery was one of, if not the, best college coaches, but he was awful as an NBA coach...Of course, Don Nelson did play a major role in why the Warriors are such a sh*tty franchise, they haven't had a winning season since he feuded with Chris Webber, and I fear that he and BD will have problems I can't believe that after all these years Nelly is back
August 31, 200620 yr I went to the press conference today, I'm so happy to see him back...he was a big reason for the Warriors good teams in the late 80's and early 90's, and was largely responsible for the Dallas Mavericks turnaround from one of the worst to one of the best teams in the NBA...I think he's the perfect choice I think he may be the one to help Dunleavy reach his potential, to elevate JRich among the NBA's elite, and to help BD play to his talent level (if healthy)...also considering that the Warriors big men suck and Nellie doesn't really utilitze the big men so much, he is the perfect coach
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