Things are so bad with the Warriors that they can't even get through a practice without an altercation between Don Nelson and name-that-player.
This time, it's Nellie and Monta Ellis butting heads. The two got into a brief but heated exchange after the team practiced in New York in advance of playing the Knicks Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
The whole thing unfolded in plain view -- and apparently within earshot -- of beat writers Marcus Thompson II and Rusty Simmons. Their skilled, detailed accounts of the latest Golden State blowup can be found here and here.
The condensed version is as follows: Ellis and guard Acie Law were sitting on the bench after practice when Nellie walked by. Ellis, known to be at his wit's end over the Warriors' dysfunction and his ill-fated pairing with Stephen Curry, asked Nelson, "Coach, why do I get blamed for everything?"
"What have I ever blamed you for?" Nelson responded, and away they went. The exchange ended with Nelson waving his hands in disgust and Ellis saying, "See, that's why I don't do it. I just won't do it."
More Friday from shootaround at MSG, where the Warriors will see if they can walk through their game plan -- assuming they have one -- without another hissy fit.
Warriors in Chaos: Now it's Nellie vs. Monta
Posted on: November 12, 2009 5:36 pm
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sportsdvl
Since: Aug 21, 2006 |
Posted on: November 13, 2009 12:00 pm
Warriors in Chaos: Now it's Nellie vs. MontaNellie has been a terrible coach at every place he's been hired. Why does he still have a job?
It is like the NBA owners are afraid of letting a young guy coach so old idiots like Nellie keep getting thrown back out there even though he's never had any real success besides longevity. The Warriors should fire Nellie. They have a young team and Nellie has shown throughout his history he can't handle young players. |
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kac824 |
Posted on: November 13, 2009 10:17 am
Warriors in Chaos: Now it's Nellie vs. MontaNelson needs to go - the sooner the better...He has lost complete control of the team and I doubt that he even cares. Get rid of his fat ass and let him go to Maui and drink scotch, smoke cigars, and play cards.
btw - for those who have forgotten, Nelson started losing the team a few years ago when he benched BD in the final game against Phoenix. Yet, somehow he received an extension which brings us to the present, which is total chaos. Hell, Nelson is so stupid he still thinks Monta is a PG, which he obviously is not. |
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kenoja |
Posted on: November 13, 2009 2:45 am
Warriors in Chaos: Now it's Nellie vs. MontaIt is amazing that my favorite Celtic is still coaching in the NBA.
His greatest claim to fame is his 'Hack a Shaq' defense.He was lucky to be on the great Celtic dynasty of the 60's, and even luckier to make his miracle shot that beat the Lakers in 69. Nellie's always had a charmed existence, and I guess that is what keeps him in the NBA. He has got to get fired one of these days, and then he will probably end up with the Clippers who have the second worse coach in Dunleavy. |
David0613
Since: Mar 8, 2008 |
Posted on: November 13, 2009 2:23 am
Warriors in Chaos: Now it's Nellie vs. MontaIMO, Don Nelson is one of the best talent evaluators in the NBA...and one of the worst coaches. I don't mean to say that he doesn't know basketball well enough to be a great coach...I think he does. But his personality turns off too many players. They think they are unappreciated, and maybe they are. Coach Nelson doesn't seem to be able to co-exit with anyone for very long.
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montsho11 |
Posted on: November 13, 2009 12:20 am
Warriors in Chaos: Now it's Nellie vs. MontaI cant believe that this is a story!!! This goes on all the time and Don Nelson is not the first or last coach that is going to get into it with one of his players. At the pro level you are coaching grown men not teenagers trying to make JV. Every NBA coach is going to get into it with a player at least 20 times during his career. I've heard way worse stuff at some NBA practices.
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WestwoodWarrior |
Posted on: November 12, 2009 11:18 pm
Warriors in Chaos: Now it's Nellie vs. MontaI could not agree with you more. The Warriors, at least on paper, are one of the most talented teams in the NBA. They just need a coach that teaches structure (especially for the young guys; Morrow, Curry, Azubuike, and Randolph) and one that's willing to listen (especially for the veterans; Ellis, Biedrins, Jackson, Turiaf, and Maggette). Needless to say, coach (I use the word "coach" loosely) Don Nelson is just not getting the job done. This team seems to be in constant turmoil and does not play a lick of defense. The way the team plays out there on the court is a direct reflection of how careless Don Nelson's attitude is towards the game. They could shoot 55-60 percent from the field for a game and still lose, because of their matador defense and sloppy passing and ball handling. The Warriors need to stop acting like every game's a scrimmage, get their act together, and start playing as a cohesive unit without all of the distractions. |
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WestwoodWarrior |
Posted on: November 12, 2009 11:08 pm
Warriors in Chaos: Now it's Nellie vs. MontaI really hope that Don Nelson is not blaming Monta Ellis for the team's struggles. Ellis seems to be the only conistent player on the team and is a 30 point, 10 assist threat on any given night. In my opinion, Monta Ellis is more automatic than Rip Hamilton in the mid-range game and is quicker off the dribble than Allen Iverson was in his prime.
Although I do not know exactly what Monta's mannerisms are in practice, he seems (at least from some of the Warriors games I have watched) to be a mild-mannered, lead by example type player. So whatever the gripe is between Monta and Nelson they need to get their act together and set an example for some of the younger players on the team, namely Stephen Curry, Anthony Morrow, and Anthony Randolph. If these coach-player clashes continue for the Warriors, it is going to end up in the demise of their coach, the end of their season, and discontinued support from their fans, who by the way are some of the best fans in the NBA. |
joedude44
Since: Feb 27, 2009 |
Posted on: November 12, 2009 8:19 pm
Warriors in Chaos: Now it's Nellie vs. MontaAt this point, it's irrelevant who's to blame for the Warriors daily dysfunction. These million-dollar spoiled babies who are only where they are because they can shoot a basketball and fill the stands--not because they are grown men who know the value of team. Yes, the team seems to have lost any remaining respect for Don Nelson, but do they need to carry it out in front of reporters, or worse, run to reporters and tell them how mean Nellie is to them?
Yeah, Nellie will probably get canned soon because this may keep paying fans away. But shouldn't these immature street punks share some of the blame? In real life when you have a squabble, you take it inside and work things out. What a concept. The Warriors have far more problems than Nellie, but he will get the blame and these spoiled rotten brats will keep being little boys playing on a school playground because, well, we don't want the fans to stop paying to witness the dysfunction from the expensive seats... Wilt Chamberlain would probably be rolling over in his grave listening to these childish thugs disrespecting their head coach. |
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sportsguru10
Since: Nov 12, 2009 |
Posted on: November 12, 2009 8:16 pm
Why is he still coaching???Don Nelson is not a good coach. He has teams that are dysfunctional and can't win. They are offensive teams that don't play defense at all. Every team he has been with has always had problems. The Warriors are a team that has good young talent, but because of Nellie's big ego they won't make the playoffs. Larry Riley should fire Don Nelson before this whole team tanks and all the talent leaves. It's not a wonder why Nelson has never won a championship. He doesn't bring out the best in players and you cannot win a championship without playing defense, something the Warriors don't even attempt. They give up the most points in the league and their games are sloppy. Don Nelson should be fired and shouldn't ever be hired as a head coach again!
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