Bits from Kirk's latest pod --
Kirk was shocked at the latest story hinting that Rick was given an "ultimatum" as far as starting Boban in the playoffs, which ultimately led to Rick's conversations with Mark that resulted in Rick's resignation.
Kirk talked to some people who know Bob to get their take. Which was that this situation was unlikely to have been an intentional power play from the outset. Was more a matter of bringing someone in outside the organization chart and giving him a bunch of undefined power. The chaotic results were likely the results of the power structure being muddy, which led to a lot of confusion about who had the authority to do what, the guy who had Mark's ear being perceived as probably the one, and Bob taking advantage of the situation.
Predicts that it is unlikely that Bob will be fired. More likely that the team will quietly let his contract expire. Assuming they let him go at all.
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I think the takeaway from this, if it is true, is that getting rid of Bob doesn't solve anything, if this way of business continues.
Mark has said after all this erupted that Rick was the final authority on lineups, and that only Donnie could initiate trades. Maybe in his mind that was clear. But Bob was out there talking to other teams, and telling them things that were not consistent with what they were hearing from Donnie. Mark said that was okay with him, because that was the best way to gather the most information. But the result was a perception around the league that the Mavs were running a zoo, other teams didn't know who to deal with or what to believe, and it may have hurt them in terms of ability to do deals.
That's just one example of what can happen when you have no clear lines of authority, and people are out there encroaching on each other's territory, to the point of causing dissension and confusion internally and externally. As another example, Luka didn't know whether Rick or Bob was in charge. Other players evidently had the same perception. Sounds like Rick wasn't too sure, either. The whole thing can devolve into a circus, even if each individual perceives himself as having good intentions.
I know this idea has been circulated, but it seems that the loose structure, undefined areas of authority, and propensity of Mark to bestow outside-the-chart authority to his buddy du jour, that has been the MO at the Mavs for a long time, has long passed its expiration date. I have seen no indication that Mark agrees with that proposition, but the coming weeks should provide us with more information on that subject.
https://dcs.megaphone.fm/VMP4525432603.m...cb7356788f
Kirk was shocked at the latest story hinting that Rick was given an "ultimatum" as far as starting Boban in the playoffs, which ultimately led to Rick's conversations with Mark that resulted in Rick's resignation.
Kirk talked to some people who know Bob to get their take. Which was that this situation was unlikely to have been an intentional power play from the outset. Was more a matter of bringing someone in outside the organization chart and giving him a bunch of undefined power. The chaotic results were likely the results of the power structure being muddy, which led to a lot of confusion about who had the authority to do what, the guy who had Mark's ear being perceived as probably the one, and Bob taking advantage of the situation.
Predicts that it is unlikely that Bob will be fired. More likely that the team will quietly let his contract expire. Assuming they let him go at all.
_________________________
I think the takeaway from this, if it is true, is that getting rid of Bob doesn't solve anything, if this way of business continues.
Mark has said after all this erupted that Rick was the final authority on lineups, and that only Donnie could initiate trades. Maybe in his mind that was clear. But Bob was out there talking to other teams, and telling them things that were not consistent with what they were hearing from Donnie. Mark said that was okay with him, because that was the best way to gather the most information. But the result was a perception around the league that the Mavs were running a zoo, other teams didn't know who to deal with or what to believe, and it may have hurt them in terms of ability to do deals.
That's just one example of what can happen when you have no clear lines of authority, and people are out there encroaching on each other's territory, to the point of causing dissension and confusion internally and externally. As another example, Luka didn't know whether Rick or Bob was in charge. Other players evidently had the same perception. Sounds like Rick wasn't too sure, either. The whole thing can devolve into a circus, even if each individual perceives himself as having good intentions.
I know this idea has been circulated, but it seems that the loose structure, undefined areas of authority, and propensity of Mark to bestow outside-the-chart authority to his buddy du jour, that has been the MO at the Mavs for a long time, has long passed its expiration date. I have seen no indication that Mark agrees with that proposition, but the coming weeks should provide us with more information on that subject.
https://dcs.megaphone.fm/VMP4525432603.m...cb7356788f