UPDATE (4:24PM): ESPN is now saying it's a one-year extension. The team is covering itself here with a short-term deal. I'm not sure I like the length. If they go out and get a star or superstar level talent next year, you want him to come into a settled situation. From the team's perspective, they leave themselves the option of bringing in someone new if Cheeks runs into problems with a more talented roster, which he has in the past.The
AP is reporting that it's a done deal. No terms have been disclosed.
I've had my problems with Mo over the past couple of years, much less so since Webber and Iverson left town and he was able to mold this team in his image. Whatever he lacks in the "x's and o's" area of coaching, he more than makes up for with his motivational skills.
I think this extension is a pretty good sign that the Sixers aren't going to do anything drastic before tomorrow's 3 p.m. trade deadline. Management seems confident in Mo, and pleased with what he's done with this young roster (last night's game excluded, I suppose). I can't say that I disagree with that notion.
It looks like we've got our coach for the next couple of years, now let's get him some more playoff experience this year and more tools to work with next year.
One last thing, Mo has not coached like a lame duck coach this season, and he absolutely never said a word about his contract situation. He's made it work in a tough situation.
I had heard Mo signed for 3 years, 3 mil. a year. If so, good for him. He'll have much more to work with (hopefully) next year from the draft and cap room too. He's suffered through some terrible years and deserves to lead this team in good times too. While I don't expect much from the Sixers this year, I do expect them to make the playoffs next year.
He deserves it after what he put up with his first year plus in Philly and his entire career in Portland. He's finally got a good bunch of young guys and he's making progress with him.
Keep taking steps forward. Whether they make the playoffs this season or not, keep moving forward.
I do not agree with a 3 year extension. I would have preferred a one year deal that would have sent a message to him that they liked what they saw, but improvement was needed. If the Sixers go out now and struggle for the rest of the year this is going to look like a bad extension.
Mo is the definition of class though.
And yeah. Since when has Iggy been unable to hit FTs? He got so much better last year.
61% last month. Who is this? Dwight Howard?
I think the length is a vote of confidence, and probably necessary, especially if they wind up bringing in a high-profile star in the Summer. Let's everyone know he is the team's guy.
Iguodala shot 82% from the FT line last year, he needs to get his act together.
Well the deal is done. I just wasn't sure he was "the guy." No point in me crying over spilled milk really. I like Mo, the team likes him, so I guess it could be a lot worse. I am not confident in Mo's play calling or lack thereof, but someone else can come in to help with that.
Mo really is one classy individual. The National Anthem incident in his Portland days was something.
I believe the deal is just for one year - probably smart, considering that eventually x's and o's might amount to something once the team finds its own motivation.
It's a prudent move from the team, but like I said earlier, I would've liked Mo to have some security heading into next season, especially if they're really going to bring in a star. If they bring in the wrong type of guy, having a lame duck coach is going to cause problems.
Still, glad he got the vote of confidence at this point.
I'm not that happy with the length. I thought he deserved a little more than that. The players like him and there aren't many great coaches on the market.
I could be mistaken but isn't this the second 1-year extension he's gotten? How much confidence is it really? So I guess the plan is to give your coach 1-year extensions until he has a bad year and then let him go.
It probably is the safest move from the organization's standpoint. Next year, Ed will be able to see if Mo is the right coach for the new-look Sixers after the free-agent signings and all. If not, they aren't married to one coach.
Nah, Mo is still on his original three-year deal w/ the team, I think. During the offseason Billy King made a big deal out of saying Mo will be back, but it wasn't really news, he was under contract.