As you may know, David Griffin was hired yesterday along with the firing of Mike Brown. A few quick takeaways from the David Griffin press conference this afternoon:
That was the gist of the press conference. Be ready for a long coaching search and plenty of rumors about trading away key players. We're in for the long haul folks.
-- BA
- There were some comments made early on about analyzing Mike Brown, as well as his obvious shortcomings, though not in specifics.
- Griffin hit the nail on the head, preemptively calling out the questions that would be asked of him.
- There isn't a set time-table in hiring a coach, although they won't have any hesitation in hiring the first one that fits what they want.
- There was a big emphasis on "fit", which is indicative of Brown, the new coach to be hired, as well as the player personnel.
- Griffin was quick to shut down any insinuation that Kyrie was involved in Brown's firing, nor was Irving asked to give his input.
- All types of coaches will be considered for the vacancy, and a balance between defense and offense is absolutely necessary.
- Griffin seemed to shy away from the idea that he was too heavily reliant on analytics, which may have been the downfall of Grant. There is a heavy emphasis on keeping balance in all aspects of this team.
- Getting bigger, smarter, tougher, and having a better fit is the emphasis that Griffin is putting on the team for the future. Griffin specifically mentioned having players on the perimeter to kick the ball out to, as well as having an inside-out game, with specific mention of having the assets to go out and find players that fit what they need.
- The process of the coaching search has begun, according to Griffin, though there are no front-runners as of now (we won't hear anything less than the announcement of the new coach from the team though).
- Griffin is a fan of Manziel (Yes!).
- Griffin mentioned front-office and player accountability in the firing of Mike Brown.
- The ownership fit was the reason Griffin decided to stay, which is good news for Gilbert.
That was the gist of the press conference. Be ready for a long coaching search and plenty of rumors about trading away key players. We're in for the long haul folks.
-- BA