Multiple sources claim that George Karl's job is secure...REALLY?!...

by Andrew Feinstein on Apr 27, 2008 1:35 AM MDT

The Denver Post's Woody Paige is reporting that during the fourth quarter of yesterday's game, Carmelo Anthony yelled what all of us Nuggets fans have been yelling at George Karl this season: "don't just sit there!"

Meanwhile, the Rocky Mountain News' Chris Tomasson is reporting that George Karl's job is safe no matter what happens in the playoffs.

And in his detailed report of the various problems that plague the Nuggets, ESPN.com's John Hollinger concurs with Tomasson's assertion.

If these reports of Coach Karl's job security are true, then Nuggets owner Stanley Kroenke is being penny wise and pound foolish. I know he doesn't want to pay George Karl $3 million next season and another major league coach like Jeff Van Gundy or Larry Brown the $3-$5 million they'd command. But if each home playoff game is worth several million dollars in revenue to an owner, wouldn't it behoove Kroenke to do whatever it takes to actually advance in the playoffs for once?

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If this is true, we're totally doomed. I don't care if we can trade Carmelo for 10 Kobe Bryants, 10 LeBron Jameses, 10 Kevin Garnetts, and 10 Chris Pauls we're going nowhere with Karl as the coach. Guaranteed.

Actually, if KG plays for Karl, it would not take him more than one game to say what Melo said after 3 seasons: "don't just sit there."

We're doomed...

- Snake -

by Anonymous on Apr 27, 2008 1:42 AM MDT reply actions

I'm boycotting the nuggets next year if Karl is back. If they dont care about winning, then I dont care about them.

by kenoshakid on Apr 27, 2008 10:14 AM MDT reply actions

The Nuggets brass are just being diplomatic. Of course Karl is gone. Karl even suggested recently in a conversation with Stephen A. Smith (or so says Stephen A.) that he might step down on his own if the Nugs have another poor playoff showing. Kroenke's not stupid. Karl will be out at the end of the season whether he's forced out or leaves on his own terms.

by Ben on Apr 27, 2008 10:22 AM MDT reply actions

P.S. How's this for a bold trade...Melo to Toronto for Jose Calderon and Anthony Parker. Toronto would have to re-sign Calderon first and I'm only assuming that he would command enough money for this to work under the collective bargaining agreement, but it would be an amazing deal. Toronto would jump at the chance to have Chris Bosh and Carmelo Anthony on the same team, and the Nugs would love to unload Anthony and his stupid antics for the next Steve Nash in Calderon and a great three point threat/solid defender in Parker.

by Ben on Apr 27, 2008 10:25 AM MDT reply actions

Wow, the Nuggets want to keep coach Karl? If they fail to get to a Game 7 with the Lakers and don't fire him, I will make the following pledge. "I vow to not spend my hard earned money on this massively underachieving team until they do one of the following. 1. Fire head coach George Karl. 2. Make it to the Western Conference Finals." I hope others will join me.

by Murl on Apr 27, 2008 1:22 PM MDT reply actions

If Karl comes back, you should change this website to nuggetsboycott.com, with Murl's pledge as the mission statement.

by kenoshakid on Apr 27, 2008 3:21 PM MDT reply actions

GEORGE KARL IS NOT THE PROBLEM. He doesn't play the games. He doesn't ask Melo and Iverson to take turns dominating the basketball and going one-on-one. He doesn't have anything to do with a defender being lazy or refusing to plug penetration. He can't change the fact that JR. Smith is a clown, and Kenyon Martin probably doesn't give a crap whether he wins or loses.

The assembled roster is poor, plain and simple. Not going to get it done.

Time to wake up and smell the coffee.

by Sense, Common on Apr 27, 2008 5:22 PM MDT reply actions

Actually Karl has a lot to do with lazy defenders and sloppy play. That's what coaches are for, to manage a team of players -- no matter what the care level of the team. If a player is being lazy, generally coaches will bench them or grill them in practice, or yell at the players, or call them out after the game -- GOOD coaches do NOT make excuses through injuries or bad reffing. It's like parenting, you don't blame the kid for running around naked when his dad is sitting on his arse on the couch drinking beers. Lazy leaders breed a lazy culture - when the coach doesn't expect the team to play hard, how can anyone else? The fans are the only ones are doing anything right in this series - demanding a good performance from the players. Let's not forget that this team scored one of the highest point totals in NBA history this year, then lost to that same team in the midst of a playoff run. Yeah, actually coaches are paid to make the team stop being lazy and to get them to penetrate and do WHATEVER IT TAKES TO WIN. Look at any other team with 2 all star starters, and look at how they're doing -- oh wait, there aren't any other western conference teams with two all star starters! We are the only team in the playoffs aside from the Atlanta Hawks (a losing record) that is facing a sweep. Common Sense indeed.

I'm going to the game Monday, and I'm cheering for Najera and Kleiza - at least they seem to care.

by james on Apr 27, 2008 5:36 PM MDT reply actions

Karl has lost all respect from his players. There is nothing that he can do to get this back. Is it his fault the players dont respect him......of course it is. He lost that by "just sitting there." When coaches get "T's" its more than just an act or a show its showing your team that your there for them. Thats just one way to earn the respect of your players. Karl has no respect from his players so He is as good as done as far as im concerned. If he is still here next year you can count me in on the boycott wagon.

P.S
Can we get a word verification thing thats easier to read

by shonuff101 on Apr 27, 2008 8:12 PM MDT reply actions

Even the Hawks have gotten one win against the Celtics and the Nuggets with two All-stars and two top 5 scorers can't even get one against a team that won 7 more games all season.

Just wow...

by FGN on Apr 28, 2008 9:31 AM MDT reply actions

You are absolutely clueless, james.

You have no idea what kind of personalities and egos Karl is dealing with.

This isn't the Spurs, a team full of good character, all players willing to do whatever it takes to win. In a situation like that, yes, the coach has control and can hold players accountable, etc.

That's not the case when you have a group like the one Karl has here.

by Sense, Common on Apr 28, 2008 1:44 PM MDT reply actions

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