At least this franchise is in good hands

Tirion · Post #1 » by **Tirion** » Wed Sep 2, 2009 9:54 am

I think that the only silver lining from the Rubio Saga is the impression that Kahn left on me and other Wolves fans, and we need to appreciate his efforts, especcially now, when he's being ridiculed in media by hacks with NY bias and people who didn't do their homework on the matter (I'm looking at you, BS).

First, trading Foye/Miller for the pick was a proactive move, that indicated the begginning of the housecleaning process that this team so desperately needed for the past few years. Second, drafting Flynn at #6, despite all the heat he took at the time, looks like a genius move right now. Third, the names of the coaches he hired (Rambis, Laimbeer and Wohl) speak for themselves.

When Rubio slipped to #5, Kahn was in "no-win" situation. You take him and you are faced with the most complicated buy-out issue this league has ever known. You take someone else and you'll get crucified for passing on the second best player of the draft twice. Most of other GMs facing this decison might have chosen the "less bothersome" way of letting the next in line deal with Rubio's problem. Yeah, media will talk for a while, but at least I will be sure that my player will report to camp next fall. Not Kahn. He stood up to the challenge, willing to take the gamble, risk his reputation and put the work in resolving the buyout matter in order to built a contender. He went to Spain numerous times, even got Taylor involved personally and negotiated, by all accounts, relentlessly. He somehow came up with a buyout agreement that was agreed to by DKV. All this while being blasted by the media, interviewing people for the headcoach position and negotiating trades. And in the end Kahn was this close to actually make it happen. That have to count for something. The difference between him and McHale is staggering. There is no other way to put it. Can you even imagine McHale in this situation? Or any other NBA GM for that matter? This franchise may be cursed, but if there is a man to lift this curse, it's David Kahn.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #2 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Sep 2, 2009 12:31 pm

I agree with that and I have to say on paper at least all his moves are logical and I support his draft 100%. Foye and Miller obviously had little impact on the team, so we discard them and now we have a wildcard in Rubio, we have to see where it goes, but its better to have a chance for greatness/chance for bust than guaranteed mediocrity.

... · Post #3 » by **...** » Wed Sep 2, 2009 2:02 pm

OP: YES!

Kahn is not sleeping til noon in a cabin up north somewhere like other (former) GMs. It is nice to see.

PeeDee · Post #4 » by **PeeDee** » Wed Sep 2, 2009 2:19 pm

Nice post Tirion. There's a definite road map now.. the next few years should be fun to watch our guys grow.

Robert Babcock · Post #5 » by **Robert Babcock** » Wed Sep 2, 2009 5:55 pm

As long as Babcock is lurking somewhere behind Kahn's desk. i would be weary of the transactions and future of the team. we need to be careful and hold the right people accountable when mistakes are made.

MN Die Hard · Post #6 » by **MN Die Hard** » Wed Sep 2, 2009 6:33 pm

Couldnt agree more Tirion....nice post.

Tirion · Post #7 » by **Tirion** » Sat Sep 5, 2009 12:52 pm

Also have to call out the "Kahn is only here to cut money for Taylor" POV. Kahn have signed Hollins and Sessions, that's the full MLE right there. He's definitiley willing to pay, if the price is right. And what's more important, Taylor seems to be ok with it.

invno1 · Post #8 » by **invno1** » Sat Sep 5, 2009 1:50 pm

McHale really had Taylor in a trance for to many years. Taylor did go out and really look into his choices, He got the best choice, and then Khan seems to be making the best choices. It's catchy

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Post #12 » by **SS_MagicMark** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:29 am

Jefferson, Love, Flynn, Sessions, Ellington, Gomes, and Hollins, plus three 1st rounders next year and about $15 million in cap space to play with? Yes, please.

Who do you think Minny will target in FA next summer with all that cash?

Post #13 » by **Klomp** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:34 am

SS_MagicMark wrote:Jefferson, Love, Flynn, Sessions, Ellington, Gomes, and Hollins, plus three 1st rounders next year and about $15 million in cap space to play with? Yes, please.

Who do you think Minny will target in FA next summer with all that cash?

Esohny · Post #14 » by **Esohny** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:42 am

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Post #16 » by **revprodeji** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:30 am

What does it do? wont work on the MAC

SpencerBusch · Post #17 » by **SpencerBusch** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:57 pm

revprodeji wrote:What does it do? wont work on the MAC

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Post #18 » by **Klomp** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:20 pm

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Post #19 » by **revprodeji** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:38 pm

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Post #20 » by **Klomp** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:39 pm

revprodeji wrote:A link would work much better. Picture is too big Klomp

It is a link?