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http://www.hoopsvibe.com/ranking-the...cle-23188.html

25. Sam Mitchell, Toronto (33-49, .402) -It was a rough first season for Sam Mitchell, a guy considered by many before last year to be the brightest among all the young head coaching prospects in the NBA. He butted heads with Vince Carter early on, even benching Air Canada for the 4th quarter in a handful of games. He was involved in a much publicized dispute with maligned point guard Rafer Alston, who at one point threatened to quit Basketball after he stormed into the locker room during a game when Mitchell sat him for his lackluster play. He also dealt with Jalen Rose opening his mouth about how dysfunctional the team was, Aaron and Eric Williams openly admitting that they wanted out of Toronto, and Rafael Araujo's just humiliating rookie season. But to Mitchell's credit, he demanded respect from his players and never backed down to them. This is how you earn respect as a young, inexperienced head coach in the NBA and I highly suspect that Mitchell will prove his worth once he's surrounded by players that are willing to adhere to his no-nonsense style. It might not be in Toronto, but Mitchell will become a great NBA coach someday.

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I seriously hope we keep Mitchell. He demands that respect from his players, and he will be a great coach one day.

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speedythief

It's true that you only get what you demand, and Mitchell's desires are clear. I'm expecting a better season from him. At the very least he should be a little more media savvy; but I suppose the media will be used to him now as well.

madman

Hopefully they are right about him being a great coach in the future

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Benis007

AND hopefully the Raps don't get rid of him before he develops into a solid NBA coach.

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bigbabyjesus

I too really, really hope we hold on to him. Coaches don't last long in this game, no matter how good they are, unfortunately. I think Mitchell might be an exception as he and Babcock have the same vision; that is, if Babcock is still around in a few years.

Porn_Player

good article and great 2 see him actually being predicted to be a great head coach. i like his style and am really lookin forward 2 next season seen as he kinda has the team he wants. maybe not fully yet but last year got he got rid of who werent going 2 conform and this year hopefully he duz more of the same.

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