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February 24, 2008
Brezec rips into Vincent
Primoz Brezec, unplugged.
The former Charlotte Bobcat – since traded to Detroit and then Toronto – vented some frustration about his last season here under coach Sam Vincent, in an interview with Toronto’s Globe and Mail newspaper.
"Sam Vincent, he changed it up," Brezec said. "He wanted to go more run-and-gun. I have no problem with that, I can run three days in a row. But I think I set a record in the NBA; out of 50 games (actually 18) I started, I didn’t get the ball, I didn’t get a shot off.
"So I was like, ‘You know what, Sam? You don’t need me, you don’t like me and I don’t like you, so get me out of here.’ And see how they’re doing this year?"
I can’t say I’m surprised. About a week before he was traded, I had a long interview with Brezec after practice. He was careful not to burn ties, but he couldn’t hide his frustration with how Vincent played him – or didn’t play him.
Like a lot of Bobcats, Brezec had an intense loyalty to former coach-general manager Bernie Bickerstaff. It’s been rough for some of these guys, adjusting to a very different coach, as far as rotations and personality.
Posted by Observer Sports on February 24, 2008 at 03:38 PM | Permalink
Comments
Is this guy even playing in Detroit?
how can he complain about touches, when he did touch the ball nothing happened.
Posted by: Brian Robinson | Feb 24, 2008 4:10:41 PM
Yeah...nothing happened when he touched the ball 04-05: 31.6 MPG, 13.0 PPG, 7.3 RPG
05-06: 27.5 MPG, 12.4 PPG, 5.6 RPG
An overlooked part of Sam Vincent's failings as a coach will be his inability to properly use the players on his roster to construct a system that wins. See Herrmann, Walter; Brezec, Primoz; and Dudley, Jared.
Posted by: Michael Procton | Feb 24, 2008 4:48:10 PM
With Wallace's injury, is there a chance the NBA will grant us an injury exemption to get a guy in on a 10-day contract? That brings us to three.
Posted by: Michael Procton | Feb 24, 2008 4:54:08 PM
Thank you Bobcats for being an absolute disgrace!
Posted by: Shaq | Feb 24, 2008 5:00:49 PM
I'm an Aussie so I only get to watch four maybe five select games a week and I have been extremely disappointed that there have been NO Bobcats games shown given that Crash is one of my favourite players....my desire to see a Bobcats game has severely waned since the start of the season due to one man and his ongoing contradictions, selling out of his players in front of the media, and apparent incompetence as a coach.
Until MJ sacks fatboy Vincent, I no longer care about the Cats... sorry G-Wall.
Posted by: Foxy | Feb 24, 2008 5:25:55 PM
Yet more evidence of Vincent's incompetence.
Posted by: James Reed | Feb 24, 2008 5:27:05 PM
Some of us pointed out that Vincent had next to no experience actually running an NBA roster and, in fact, had very little in the way of responsibility for decisions in his past.
This franchise is gonna have to win a lottery to get to .500.
Posted by: JAT | Feb 24, 2008 5:36:46 PM
Sam needs to go.
Posted by: DanCat | Feb 24, 2008 5:43:04 PM
Brezec is just frustrated because he is riding the bench and is incapable of contributing anything more than 6 fouls. Vincent has made a lot of mistakes, but Primo does not have the credentials to publicly bash him.
When Primo was in the game, he wasn't doing anything and he was a defensive liability. These pro athletes rarely allow themselves to do any kind of self-reflection. If Primo kept it real with himself, he would realize that he was the main reason he didn't get the ball. Vincent played a role in that, but he definitely wasn't the main reason.
Posted by: Token | Feb 24, 2008 5:55:43 PM
"So I was like, ‘You know what, Sam? You don’t need me, you don’t like me and I don’t like you, so get me out of here.’ And see how they’re doing this year?"
If he is implying that the Bobcats are playing so bad this year because he is gone, he is just being stupid. This team wouldn't be any better with him. Vincent is the main reason this team is getting blown out in games.
Posted by: Q? | Feb 24, 2008 6:10:30 PM
Primo was horrible last year and this year. It was great we got rid of Primo and added Nazr. Clearly the team this year has more talent and fewer key injuries than last year, (Knight, Omeka, Wallace) but we are on a pace to win the same number of games.
Kind of makes you appreciate Bickerstaff more.
Posted by: FtMillBobcat | Feb 24, 2008 6:59:20 PM
While Brezec doesn't really have the creditbility to say all the things he said in this interview because he's been sorry the last couple of years, ironic enough, his comments are 100% correct!
I am not surprises at all, and the comment about the team supporting Bernie is absolutely spot on as well. Just look at the production the team gave Bernie during his 3 years with the 'Cats. This is Sam's first with the Bobcats with a MUCH BETTER roster and the same players that've played together since inception, yet we aren't even close to attaining a better record and production.
This only signals Vincent's inability to coach on this level, and worse yet, he's only confusing these players more and more, until there will be one day, all of these players' skills and desire will be washed away for good. Every year since inception, just about every Bobcats' starting roster has increased his production and stats. This year? I can't think of anyone doing that except for G.Wallace, yet the only thing he's done is up his scoring average. Other than that, EVERYONE regressed, and you can all thank Sam Vincent for that. Oh yea, the management is to blame for this one too....Sam Vincent should have been fired months ago!
Posted by: Ken | Feb 24, 2008 8:51:02 PM
Bonnell,
It's apparent that no one believes in Sam Vincent. Give us the inside word on his expiration date.
Posted by: CAN SAM | Feb 24, 2008 9:19:27 PM
Let's face it, Brezec and many others are on to something. Vincent should be fired. Not only has this team digressed but they have stunk it up on a regular basis. The coach has shown he has no clue what he's doing, not knowing which line up to play or where to play who. The team which showed promise last year looks like we need to rebuild again after this one. Fire SAM!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Paul | Feb 24, 2008 10:17:14 PM
Let's face it, Brezec and many others are on to something. Vincent should be fired. Not only has this team digressed but they have stunk it up on a regular basis. The coach has shown he has no clue what he's doing, not knowing which line up to play or where to play who. The team which showed promise last year looks like we need to rebuild again after this one. Fire SAM!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Paul | Feb 24, 2008 10:22:27 PM
Heyz guyz, sorryz aboutz myz commentz. US and A numberz 1z
Posted by: Primoz Brezec | Feb 25, 2008 12:51:48 AM
Procton, when will you ever shut the hell up about Brezec? You are still pulling out stats from over 3 seasons ago. If he's so great and Vincent is the reason he now sucks, explain his FIVE points and THREE rebounds a game last season under Bickerstaff? What's your deal with this guy and your man crush on him? He's the most pathetic NBA starter I've ever seen in my life. Maybe you should have driven down from Winston and attended even 1 Bobcats game the past 2 seasons instead of sitting in your mom's basement pulling stats from 3 years ago. You would have seen how bad this guy now sucks. Keep living in the past and sucking this guy's @ss though. Pathetic.
Posted by: Proctonsprostate | Feb 25, 2008 7:15:28 AM
Primo just went 5 for 5 for the Raptors yesterday!
Posted by: J | Feb 25, 2008 8:28:50 AM
Wow. You know what they say about the sun shining on a dog's ass. Wouldn't expect to see that happen again. Ever.
Posted by: K | Feb 25, 2008 8:58:45 AM
What can I say, Brezec is my all time favorite NBA player. He is, and always will be, a dominate big man in the Eastern Conference. I've been saying it for years.
Oh and I would totally hook up with this man if he would let me.
Posted by: Michael Procton | Feb 25, 2008 9:00:12 AM
If a player is glued to the bench, what is wrong with a little honesty by telling the coach he's not happy. Obviously the coach didn't like Brezec, he in turn didn't like the coach, so he asked for a trade. I think that should happen more often, why keep a player buried on the bench who isn't happy?
As for Sam Vincent, he's just like any other coach. Judge him on the team's record, effort, and performance. I think that speaks for itself.
Posted by: Ronnie | Feb 25, 2008 9:15:32 AM
Let me start by saying i'm not a cats fan and don't watch enough of your games to know whats gone wrong but can anyone answer this for me how does w. hermann not find any playing time on the bobcats?
Go Raps!!
Posted by: kr | Feb 25, 2008 9:40:20 AM
This is just another blunder by Bobcats ownership. They had a chance to bring in an experienced head coach w/some NBA credentials but they passed. Vincent was a cheap hire & is MJ's buddy. Sad to say the rest of the candidates were not seriously considered, it was just a show knowing all along that Vincent was getting the gig. Then they tried the promotion of "positioning themselves for the playoffs" with a coach w/1 year of bench experience and wasn't even the lead assistant. MJ claims he was looking for the next Avery Johnson. Well I guess while MJ was partying he failed to remember that Don Nelson put Avery in a position to:
A)run the practices
B)get valuable gametime coaching experience.
These things Sam never had the chance to do, he just stepped right into the head coaching spot. Sad to say they will be hard-pressed to match last year's win total. Bob & MJ need to sell off this team and Sam needs to go. I think they should seriously considering bringing back Paul Silas.
Posted by: Keith | Feb 25, 2008 9:42:27 AM
Brezec's bad numbers last year could be explained by playing in the NBA as well as internationally for 3 straight year, but overall Procton still thinks he is way better than he is. I mean Brezec isn't even good! He's horrible, he's soft, and players around the league know it.
Posted by: Q? | Feb 25, 2008 10:11:20 AM
SCAM VINCENT!!!!!
Posted by: Elliott | Feb 25, 2008 10:47:35 AM
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