Where Jordan: Bobcats waiting for pieces to be assembled Nov 21, 2008
By Jon Saraceno, USA TODAY CHARLOTTE They are the pseudo-local pro basketball and business triumvirate, wealthy and famous men of high achievement who rarely seem to be in the same arena at the same time, despite shared interests: Larry Brown, his family in Philadelphia, remains the eternal coaching gypsy. West Palm Beach-based entrepreneur Robert Johnson is the high-profile owner. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bobcats make moves, eye McDyess for frontcourt Nov 20, 2008
Coach Larry Brown has continually lamented his frontcourt depth, and the Bobcats have been consistently out-rebounded in their 3-7 start. Andre Brown was signed before training camp and played in four games, scoring four points and grabbing 12 rebounds. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Bobcats to sign center Jones Nov 20, 2008
While those moves would leave the Bobcats one short of the maximum 15 players under contract, general manager Rod Higgins and coach Larry Brown said nothing was imminent on the trade front. "We weren't playing these guys," Larry Brown said of the forwards waived Wednesday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Raleigh's latest Shooting Star Nov 20, 2008
"I never got anywhere near the level of his."Mike Tilley did cite a former employee, Filmer Castenada, a U.S. Marine Corps captain, and Larry Brown, a firearms coach, as helping get Chris started on the slow process of shooting proficiency. "In this world of instant gratification, it takes a lot of hard work," Mike Tilley said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats moving in on McDyess? Nov 20, 2008
"In Detroit they used to call him my second son," Bobcats coach Larry Brown said. "The last thing I want to do is pressure him. But he would be perfect for this team.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Magic tame Bobcats despite Howard's off night Nov 19, 2008
"They did a good job, and they exploited mismatches," Charlotte coach Larry Brown said. "They've got some pretty good players . . . and they just find a weakness and exploit it.". (Florida Today)
Bobcats just can't get started Nov 19, 2008
"I think Rick (Carlisle, the Mavs' coach) was pretty generous in his substitutions," Bobcats coach Larry Brown said. "We were down 15-0 and we could have been down 30-0 the way it was going."Brown said he is reluctant to make widespread lineup changes after a bad game like this, but it's clear power forward Sean May (no points and two rebounds in 12 minutes) could be headed back to the bench. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Top-ranked recruit Henry picks Memphis Nov 19, 2008
His father, Carl, played for Memphis coach John Calipari, who was then an assistant under Larry Brown at Kansas. In the end, the opportunity to play with his brother was irresistible. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
With Cuban watching, Mavericks rout Bobcats 100-83 Nov 19, 2008
It was the longest game-starting scoring drought since Boston went 8 scoreless minutes against New Jersey on Dec. 9, 2006, according to STATS LLC. But unlike the Celtics, who came back to win 92-90, the Bobcats never threatened with a roster coach Larry Brown again called flawed before the game. "It could have been 30-0, the way it was going," Brown said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Change You Can't Believe In Nov 18, 2008
Whether it's Mike D'Antoni's fast-paced offense in New York or Larry Brown getting the lowly Charlotte Bobcats to "play the right way," fans in seven cities have new head coaches and great expectations ... Even title-winning, Hall of Fame coaches like Pat Riley and Larry Brown were shown to have almost no impact on their teams. (Slate)
Bobcats top hobbled Jazz Nov 15, 2008
It produced a night of odd lineups and matchups for two coaches with more than 2,000 combined wins, with Charlotte's Larry Brown getting his third victory since taking over the Bobcats by edging Jerry Sloan. ALSO FRIDAYKNICKS 116, THUNDER 106: Jamal Crawford and Zach Randolph each scored 29 points, combining for 10 in the final 4 minutes after host New York had blown most of a 30-point lead. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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Some numbers and thoughts inspired by the matchup Friday night between the Jazz's Jerry Sloan and the Bobcats' Larry Brown, with their 48 combined seasons as NBA head coaches and, as of tip-off in downtown Charlotte, their 2,107 regular-season victories. Brown isn't exactly the anti-Sloan among NBA coaches; that label would belong to someone who a) moved around a lot, which Sloan hasn't, and b) lost more often than he won, another non-Sloan activity. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
'Cats' Richardson out a week after knee scope Nov 13, 2008
It's another headache for coach Larry Brown, who has struggled to get the Bobcats to become consistent on offense. Charlotte is averaging 87. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bobcats' leading scorer Richardson out a week Nov 13, 2008
He led Charlotte with 23 points in an 88-80 loss to Denver on Tuesday that dropped the Bobcats to 2-5 under coach Larry Brown. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bobcats' Richardson is a bit worse for wear Nov 13, 2008
"They did an MRI [exam] and didn't see any structural damage, but just to be safe, Dr. [Glenn] Perry wanted a scope [exploratory surgery] to see if they missed something, and I don't think they missed something," coach Larry Brown said after an optional practice Wednesday. THUNDER'S DURANT OUT: Kevin Durant missed the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night because of a sore left ankle. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Iverson small in stature, big in ability Nov 13, 2008
And just weeks into the regular season, Dumars concluded that the Pistons were broken, that the hard-edged squad that captured the championship in 2003-04 and reached the NBA Finals the following year -- all without a superstar on the roster, unless one counts Larry Brown on the sidelines -- was as flat as the local economy. "We caught it. It was great," Dumars said from his office, referring to the club's most recent championship momentum. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Lakers stretch streak to six Nov 12, 2008
The Bobcats couldn't recover, sending coach Larry Brown to his fifth loss in seven games with his newest team. Spurs 92, Knicks 80: Tim Duncan had 23 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead host San Antonio to the win in its first game without injured guard Tony Parker. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Denver-born Billups ecstatic to be back with Nuggets Nov 12, 2008
It was a swap Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown, who once had Iverson with the Philadelphia 76ers and Billups with Detroit, said was "like trading Marilyn Monroe for Jane Russell.". ROAD WIN: GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
NBA ROOKIES: Who's off to the better start: Rose or Mayo? Nov 12, 2008
" 9Last Week: NR , Milwaukee BucksMbah a Moute, a second-round pick, earned his opportunity by impressing coach Scott Skiles with his Ben Howland-instilled commitment to defense. But the 6-8 forward has also demonstrated his offensive abilities off the bench, scoring a career-high 17 points on 8-for-10 shooting in last Wednesday's victory over the Wizards. Three days later, Mbah a Moute finished with 14 points and seven rebounds in 35 minutes against Phoenix. 10Last Week: NR , Charlotte... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wizardry in Charlotte? Nov 11, 2008
Hiring Larry Brown as coach. Trading for injury-prone Nazr Mohammed. (AZCentral -- Sports)
A different Bob, at least for now Nov 11, 2008
It came against Miami s hapless Heat, a team that obliged by providing new coach Larry Brown with his first win on the Charlotte bench. But after months of speculation about the future of the Bobcats, including the possibility that Johnson would attempt to unload the team, it was an important home debut on a number of fronts. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
WCC preview: USF men look to bounce back from turmoil Nov 10, 2008
" Walters went 31-33 the past two seasons as the head coach at Florida Atlantic. He played for some renowned coaches: Roy Williams at Kansas and Chuck Daly, Larry Brown, Pat Riley and (then-assistant) Stan Van Gundy in the NBA. Whatever influence those men had on Walters, he acknowledges they didn't make him a master at stopping the opposition. Said Walters: "I'm not a great defensive coach. I wasn't a great defensive player and my teams have never been great defensive teams. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bosh powers Raptors past Bobcats Nov 10, 2008
"If they do a good job on (Richardson) and Wallace, it's pretty tough for us,'' Charlotte head coach Larry Brown said.Charlotte upped its lead to 58-47 on Richardson's layup with 7:11 remaining in the third quarter. But the Raptors closed the quarter with a 16-9 run to pull within 67-63."We had control of it, and we let them get away,'' Wallace said. "Late in that third quarter, they kind of took over the game. ... We just had trouble guarding them and they were able to get too many easy... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Understated Adelman Nov 10, 2008
"Every time I mention the people who influenced me as a coach, I say Rick Adelman, Larry Brown and Pat Riley," said Scott, who was an assistant under Adelman in Sacramento during the 1998-99 and 1999-2000 seasons. "A lot of people forget about Rick Adelman.". (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Bad second half sinks Bobcats Nov 10, 2008
And in the second half, with coach Larry Brown playing a small lineup, the Bobcats reverted to unfortunate habits. "Too much standing around,'' said Wallace, who finished with six points and eight rebounds. "We had four or five guys in who were all wing players, they'd all end up on the 3-point line, and that meant we spent all day swinging the ball around the perimeter. (News & Observer -- Sports)
AROUND THE ASSOCIATION Nov 9, 2008
Bobcats coach Larry Brown didn't want to make a big deal of playing his old team, the Knicks, last week ... Said Marbury: "Looking back at the last two years, I kind of liked Larry Brown. I'm like man, I wish this guy was here to drill me now.". (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Bobcats clip Hornets in late comeback, 92-89 Nov 9, 2008
New coach Larry Brown tinkered with his lineup late, going with the rookie point guard Augustin, who helped Charlotte regroup after blowing a 14-point lead to give Brown his second win with the struggling franchise. Paul, who grew up 90 minutes away and bought 500 tickets for friends and family, recovered from a scoreless first half to have 20 points and 10 assists, but had a key turnover in the final minute before missing a tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer. (WWLTV.com, LA)
FANTASY: Players to buy/sell Nov 8, 2008
I'm going to chalk it up to him adjusting to coach Larry Brown, and while he won't duplicate the three threes per game from last season, he's still Charlotte's go-to guy on offense. See if you can buy low right now, because better numbers will be coming shortly. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bobcats spoil Paul's big night Nov 8, 2008
New coach Larry Brown tinkered with his lineup late, going with the rookie point guard Augustin, who helped Charlotte regroup after blowing a 14-point lead to give Brown his second win with the Bobcats. Paul, a former Wake Forest star who grew up 90 minutes away and bought 500 tickets for friends and family, recovered from a scoreless first half to have 20 points and 10 assists, but had a key turnover in the final minute before missing a tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer. (News & Observer -- Sports)
WORKING FROM HOME Nov 7, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :31 a.m. CDT, November 07, 2008. To Chris Paul's relatives and friends, tonight's game is a homecoming. (Nola.com -- Sports)
The NBA's Most Loyal Fans Nov 7, 2008
Then there's the series of off-the-court soap operas: respected veteran coach Larry Brown being hired and fired within one year; star guard Stephon Marbury feuding with coaches and now sitting out in street clothes as the team tries to trade him; and, of course, the embarrassing sexual harassment fiasco that ensnared (now former) President Isiah Thomas. All this while charging the second-highest prices in the league. (Forbes -- Business)
Marty BurnsINSIDE THE NBA Nov 6, 2008
But Felton has struggled with his outside shot and turnovers at times, and new coach Larry Brown is notoriously tough on point guards. Rashad McCants, Timberwolves (14). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Expert: Last chance to see Shaq's farewell tour Nov 6, 2008
If you thought tensions were highest when Iverson had his moments with Larry Brown, Randy Ayers or Jim O'Brien in Philadelphia, consider the chaos that could ensue in Detroit if Rodney Stuckey emerges as the preferred backcourt partner alongside Rip Hamilton. Nonetheless, for a season, Detroit will deal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Knicks down Bobcats in Brown's return to the Garden Nov 6, 2008
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown gives instructions to his team during the fourth quarter of their game against the New York Knicks ... NEW YORK (AP) often had a seat on the bench when Larry Brown ran the New York Knicks. (USA Today -- Sports)
Nuggets, Pistons swap Iverson for Billups, McDyess Nov 6, 2008
The Bobcats are coached by Larry Brown, who led Billups and the Pistons to the 2004 NBA title and also guided the Iverson-led Philadelphia 76ers to a spot in the finals in 2001. Billups returns to familiar surroundings he was born in Denver and played in college at Colorado. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Knicks hold on, down Brown, Bobcats 101-98 Nov 6, 2008
Nate Robinson often had a seat on the bench when Larry Brown ran the New York Knicks. On Wednesday, the reserve guard showed his old coach just how dangerous he can be when he gets on the floor. (Herald Sun)
Knicks hold off Cats Nov 6, 2008
In several ways, the Charlotte Bobcats played Wednesday night more like new coach Larry Brown envisions. They were patient on offense, they rebounded and they didn't gorge themselves on 3-point attempts (5-of-10). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stephon Marbury Clinging to Dollars, Not Sense: Scott Soshnick Nov 6, 2008
Looking back at the last two years, I kind of liked Larry Brown,'' Marbury said the other day. I'm like, `Man, I wish this guy was here to drill me now. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Knicks hold off Bobcats despite poor defense Nov 6, 2008
Larry Brown has seen this show before on Broadway. An overpriced roster, unpredictable offense and invisible defense. (Newsday)
Knicks: No plans to trade, waive, buy out Marbury Nov 5, 2008
Looking back at the last two years, I kind of liked Larry Brown. I kind of liked Larry Brown ... " Marbury has seen a lot of turmoil since he has been a Knick. Last season began in the wake of his sensational testimony in the Thomas sexual harassment civil suit. Before that, Marbury feuded with Larry Brown. Brown returns to Madison Square Garden as the head coach of the on Wednesday. "Looking back at the last two years, I kind of liked Larry Brown," Marbury said with a laugh. "I kind of liked... (ESPN -- Golf News)
Marbury in reflective mood for Brown's return to New York Nov 5, 2008
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Bring back Larry Brown ... "He's really tough on his point guards, as we all know, but looking back at the last two years, I kind of liked Larry Brown," Marbury said after mostly watching practice Tuesday. (USA Today -- Sports)
National Digest Nov 5, 2008
The Pistons played Monday night at Charlotte and overcame their wild, emotional day to crush former coach Larry Brown s new team 101-83. Fulmer exits. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
NBA ROUNDTABLE: Debating the impact of the Iverson deal Nov 5, 2008
But he's not a true point guard (as Larry Brown learned in Philly before he moved him off the ball, a move that resulted in the team's trip to the Finals). The Pistons are going to miss Billups' ability to distribute the ball and his bigger body on defense. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Allen Iverson traded to Detroit Nov 5, 2008
That s not bad, said Larry Brown, who coached the Pistons to the 2004 NBA title and Iverson in Philadelphia. Joe knows what he s doing, and I m happy Chauncey s going back to Denver and his family is there. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Marty BurnsNBA POWER RANKINGS Nov 4, 2008
It's Larry Brown Reunion Week as the vagabond coach plays host to his former Pistons on Monday before making his first visit to Madison Square Garden since his firing by the Knicks. (Then again, when isn't it Larry Brown Reunion Week ... Gotham fans warmed up their lungs for Larry Brown's upcoming return by chanting "We want Steph" during Sunday's marathon-day loss to the Bucks that left many fans feeling as pained as if they had just run 26. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bucks use strong defensive effort to beat Knicks Nov 4, 2008
The Knicks host Charlotte on Wednesday in Bobcats coach Larry Brown s return to Madison Square Garden. Brown was fired in June 2006 after going 23-59 in his lone season here. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Pistons shake off trade, stop Bobcats Nov 4, 2008
Advertisements Rick Bonnell, Staff Writer CHARLOTTE - It struck several Charlotte Bobcats on Monday how much of Larry Brown's offense the Detroit Pistons still run ... "There's a lot of pride in that locker room," said Larry Brown, who coached the Pistons to the 2004 NBA championship ... "Right now we've got a lot of young kids who are being asked to play a lot," said Larry Brown in what sounded like a plea for help from the front office. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Paul ForresterINSIDE THE NBA Nov 4, 2008
" That, of course, assumes they get there, which is no sure thing for a team undergoing a drastic identity change. Perhaps that is why Kerr expects the season to be more of a process than an abrupt turn. "Maybe [our mantra] will be 12 seconds or less," he said. The week ahead Wed., Nov. 5: Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m. ET -- Larry Brown returns to Madison Square Garden for the first time since he was sent packing two years ago with an $18.5 million payoff. Perhaps Stephon Marbury will have... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Iverson bound for Detroit Nov 4, 2008
"Trading Marilyn Monroe for Jane Russell. That's not bad," said Larry Brown, who coached the Pistons to the 2004 NBA title and Iverson in Philadelphia. "Joe knows what he's doing, and I'm happy Chauncey's going back to Denver and his family is there.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Walsh to meet with Marbury Nov 3, 2008
That could change at any minute, since Marbury feuded with both Larry Brown and , his past two coaches. Walsh said he couldn't envision a scenario where Marbury would be with the Knicks and inactive the rest of the season. (ESPN -- Golf News)
NBA INSIDER: Notes from the hardwood Nov 3, 2008
Charlotte Bobcats at New York Knicks (Wednesday): Bobcats coach Larry Brown returns to the Big Apple against his former team ... Bobcats coach Larry Brown won his first home game in Charlotte on Saturday, 100-87 against the Miami Heat, but did it without , who was put on the inactive list. (USA Today -- Sports)
* NBA:Celtics outpaced in Indianapolis 95-79 Nov 3, 2008
At Charlotte, North Carolina, Gerald Wallace scored 34 points and Larry Brown earned his first victory in his ninth NBA head coaching job. After a winless preseason and an ugly loss at Cleveland to open the regular season, Wallace, Jason Richardson and Emeka Okafor powered the Bobcats to a sharp performance that gave the well-traveled Brown his 1,011th career win. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Brown gets defensive Nov 3, 2008
"I said Coach [Larry Brown] is asking you to do certain things, and you're not doing them," Hanners recalled. "Most guys are misguided about how to do well. They think, 'If I score 15 or 18 points, Coach has to play me!'"We have Jason Richardson and Adam Morrison and a whole lot of guys who can make shots. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Paul helps Posey lift Hornets Nov 2, 2008
Bobcats 100, Heat 87 - Gerald Wallace scored 34 points and hot-shooting Charlotte beat visiting Miami, giving coach Larry Brown his first victory in his ninth NBA head coaching job. It was Brown's 1,011th career win. (Boston Globe)
Bobcats list May as inactive Nov 2, 2008
Coach Larry Brown said May would be out until "he's in the shape to play as well as he's capable of."Brown started 6-foot-7 Jared Dudley in May's place, making the Bobcats' front line significantly smaller. May missed all last season, following micro-fracture surgery on his right knee, and has struggled to reach the kind of conditioning Brown expects. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats grab first win Nov 2, 2008
That was how Gerald Wallace explained it to his new coach, Larry Brown, on Saturday ... "When you're the only team [without a victory] everyone reminds you of that," Larry Brown said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports in Brief: Lions set to sign former Vikes QB Nov 2, 2008
Charlotte Bobcats forward Sean May was on the inactive list for yesterday's game against Miami, two days after coach Larry Brown criticized his fitness following a sluggish performance in the season opener. May, the 13th pick in the 2005 draft, has had three surgeries on his right knee and played in only 59 games in three-plus seasons. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bobcats' May deactivated after fitness criticized Nov 2, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Bobcats forward was on the inactive list for Saturday's game against Miami, two days after coach Larry Brown criticized his fitness following a sluggish performance in the season opener. May started in Charlotte's 96-79 loss to Cleveland on Thursday night, but was 0-for-6 from the field and played only 3 minutes in the second half. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NBA Roundup: Pacers' new lineup gets win (Today) Nov 2, 2008
Bobcats 100, Heat 87: Gerald Wallace scored 34 points and hot-shooting Charlotte beat Miami, giving Bobcats coach Larry Brown his first victory in his ninth NBA head coaching job. Hawks 95, 76ers 88: Joe Johnson scored 35 points, including a long 3-pointer that clinched it with 11 seconds remaining, and host Atlanta battled back from a 23-point deficit to stun Philadelphia. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Report: Isiah not breathing when found by cops Nov 1, 2008
Thomas also further buried the Knicks with questionable free agent signings and memorable feuds with star point guard Stephon Marbury and respected coach Larry Brown, who was hired and fired after guiding the team to a 23-59 record in 2005-06. Thomas, who was enshrined in the Hall of Fame as a player in 2000, also had disappointing stints as the coach of the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors executive vice president and owner of the CBA, which folded after filing for bankruptcy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cavsruin Brown's Bobcats debut Oct 31, 2008
Cavaliers spoil Larry Brown's Bobcats debut - NBA- nbcsports ... Cavaliers spoil Larry Brown's Bobcats debut ... James scored 22 points but was resting on the bench when Cleveland regained control in the fourth quarter, and the Cavaliers won their home opener 96-79 over Charlotte on Thursday night to spoil well-traveled coach Larry Browns debut with the Bobcats. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bobcats fall to Cavs Oct 31, 2008
Coach Larry Brown had said as much two days before this season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. But even in his darkest mood, it's hard to imagine Brown anticipating what happened in a 96-79 loss at Quicken Loans Arena. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pistons' Curry wins coaching debut over Pacers Oct 30, 2008
But they seemed to relax, letting their opponents back in the game, as they did under former coaches Flip Saunders, Larry Brown and Rick Carlisle during the previous seven seasons. Indiana went on a 13-2 run to pull within five points midway through the fourth. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brown: Bobcats aren't ready yet Oct 30, 2008
Larry Brown, with roughly 1,000 more NBA victories than his predecessor, took the realist approach to tonight's season-opener in Cleveland against the Cavaliers. "We're not ready," Brown said following a 0-8 preseason, then he detailed the problem:"We have not rebounded well, and that was obviously a huge concern after last year and the year before. Our defense hasn't been great, and that was a concern last year. A lot of that is because we haven't shot the ball well. Maybe our shot-selection is... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Are the Bobcats ready? Oct 29, 2008
Now, the rest of the story: Larry Brown has been around long enough to treat exhibitions preseason games for what they are: public scrimmages ... SO HOW LONG DOES LARRY BROWN STICK AROUND. (News & Observer -- Sports)
