tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197435072960498056.post6526248271574133291..comments2023-07-25T08:40:07.840-04:00Comments on NBA Nuggets: PRIZE BEHIND DOOR NO. 3?Dana Gauruderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14581017201351926220noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197435072960498056.post-77571376601804987512009-07-08T14:13:50.079-04:002009-07-08T14:13:50.079-04:00My point Larry was that the "old guard" ...My point Larry was that the "old guard" is mostly gone - two (Tay and Rip), possibly one if a trade is made. Kuester won't have to deal with some of the issues that Flip and Curry had to face. But no doubt - as a first-time head coach, he'll have to earn the players' respect and trust without a proven track record behind him.Dana Gauruderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14581017201351926220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197435072960498056.post-23800726288644829882009-07-08T14:07:15.024-04:002009-07-08T14:07:15.024-04:00Gosh, Dana, this seems like a rosy scenario you pa...Gosh, Dana, this seems like a rosy scenario you painted. As I recall, Flip was run out of town because the players did not respect him. I once was privy to a very ugly incident when Flip was trying to make small talk with Rasheed at a Shock game. How are the vets going to respond to Kuester? I'm guessing we will bring in another "no nonsense guy in a year or two. Too pessimistic?Detroit Sports Dorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507758358144530420noreply@blogger.com