1. 12-20-18 12:29 PM #1
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    Rick Pitino reportedly takes job in Greece

    Former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is reportedly set to become the next coach of Panathinkaikos, a EuroLeague team in Greece.

    Pitino could join the team "shortly after Christmas."

    Panathinkaikos plays in Athens and has won several EuroLeague titles over the years.
    Pitino served as Kentucky's basketball coach from 1989 to 1997 and coached at Louisville from 2001 to 2017. He was fired last September after Louisville was named in the FBI's investigation into college basketball recruiting.
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  2. 12-20-18 12:57 PM #2
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  3. 12-20-18 01:06 PM #3
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    Said on the DP show you’ll never see me coach again. “I’m done”
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  4. 12-20-18 01:14 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joey Vigs View Post
    Said on the DP show you’ll never see me coach again. “I’m done”
    Well, technically, we won't "see" him coach. Who watches Greek basketball?
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  5. 12-20-18 01:19 PM #5
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    Good move
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  6. 12-20-18 04:14 PM #6
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  7. 12-20-18 04:44 PM #7
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    I guess he's into boys
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  8. 12-20-18 04:58 PM #8
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    The Euroleague is actually very well run and there is talent there!!!
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  9. 12-20-18 05:00 PM #9
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    yes , nice pick up for Panathinaikos
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrSink View Post
    yes , nice pick up for Panathinaikos
    That’s what I was thinking too!!
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    Look like a good fit since Euroleague and Greek league are coaches league like college basketball
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  12. 12-20-18 05:14 PM #12
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    Hopefully they don't have Olive Garden over there.....
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  13. 12-20-18 06:05 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by KiDBaZkiT View Post
    Hopefully they don't have Olive Garden over there.....
    There are olive gardens everywhere in Greece. One of the biggest exports is olives and extra virgin olive oil.
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  14. 12-20-18 06:20 PM #14
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    someone will let him coach NBA again
    after this. he is 66 but in good shape.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowball View Post
    someone will let him coach NBA again
    after this. he is 66 but in good shape.
    A lot of the Euroleague teams can beat NBA teams like the Hawks, Knicks and Cavs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    A lot of the Euroleague teams can beat NBA teams like the Hawks, Knicks and Cavs.
    Zero chance
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkside Magick View Post
    Zero chance
    http://www.espn.com/nba/matchup?gameId=400897113

    ...
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    Lol... That game is basically a international friendly
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    Quote Originally Posted by VeggieDog View Post
    Well, technically, we won't "see" him coach. Who watches Greek basketball?
    It is actually Euroleague, the second best professional league in the world.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkside Magick View Post
    Lol... That game is basically a international friendly
    Still not "zero" chance, the top Euroleague teams would not go winless in NBA, just look at how many NBA players have come from there over the years.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LT Profits View Post
    It is actually Euroleague, the second best professional league in the world.
    Panathinaikos play in Greek basket league and Euroleague
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    The first game of the transatlantic trip will be a killer for NBA teams. Like Clippers-Panathinaikos in Athens after a 15 hr flight from LA, Panathinaikos will be favored due to jet lag.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LT Profits View Post
    Still not "zero" chance, the top Euroleague teams would not go winless in NBA, just look at how many NBA players have come from there over the years.
    12 - 70 and that for top teams like Fenerbahce or real Madrid
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    Greek teams won the Euroleague many times:

    http://www.euroleague.net/final-four...2018/champions
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    The first game of the transatlantic trip will be a killer for NBA teams. Like Clippers-Panathinaikos in Athens after a 15 hr flight from LA, Panathinaikos will be favored due to jet lag.
    7 game series with 2-3-2 format.. I could see Euroleague team win game 3 if they the home team for the middle 3....if Euroleague start the series they get swept 4-0
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    Greek teams won the Euroleague many times:

    http://www.euroleague.net/final-four...2018/champions
    I remember when Dominique Wilkins won title with Panathinaikos
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkside Magick View Post
    I remember when Dominique Wilkins won title with Panathinaikos
    Yes he did. Another advantage the Euro teams will have especially when they play in Athens is the arena is not air conditioned like NBA arenas and it could be 80 degrees in the arena and on top of that you have 10,000 screaming soccer style fans that NBA players will have a hard time adjusting to.
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    Carmelo Anthony should sign with a Euroleague team but his ego probably will not allow him
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    Does he need the cash or can't take the idolness at home with the wife and kids 24/7? These are questions men have to consider when retiring after years of never being around. You do always appreciate loved ones more when you don't see them all the time.. Life...
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    Quote Originally Posted by JIBBBY View Post
    Does he need the cash or can't take the idolness at home with the wife and kids 24/7? These are questions men have to consider when retiring after years of never being around.
    I think he don't need the money ....you could go to Europe and maybe win a championship... Him and Lala got a divorce unless he just want to be around his children
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkside Magick View Post
    I think he don't need the money ....you could go to Europe and maybe win a championship... Him and Lala got a divorce unless he just want to be around his children
    Well then it's a vacation job with pay..
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    kids?

    they are grown

    grandkids maybe. Why not move to Minnesota and work for his son Richard as an advanced scout for the gophers and spend time with his many grand children?

    because he's a selfish sleezy prick
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chi_archie View Post
    kids?

    they are grown

    grandkids maybe. Why not move to Minnesota and work for his son Richard as an advanced scout for the gophers and spend time with his many grand children?

    because he's a selfish sleezy prick
    I was talking about carmelo Anthony

    But Rick pitino his ego is wide.. He just want to coach
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darkside Magick View Post
    I was talking about carmelo Anthony
    got it

    didn't Marbury go overseas to play for years and years? hell he might still be playing
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chi_archie View Post
    got it

    didn't Marbury go overseas to play for years and years? hell he might still be playing
    He play in China.. He a icon there.. Statues of him everywhere
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