Bayno on Courtside
posted: 8/14/2006 at 11:45 AM
We've talked a lot about the off-season workouts of some of the Trail Blazer players, but tonight we'll get to hear from the guy who's been with all these players- player development coach Bill Bayno. He'll join us at 6:15 on
Courtside Monday Night, presented by L.A. Weight Loss. The show will air at its normal time, at 6pm on KXL-AM 750 in the Portland area, and will also be available live at kxl.com if you're outside the listening area.
I've mentioned Bayno a lot this summer when we've talked about the players, and what they've been doing to prepare for the season. Bayno was a very important acquisition for the Blazers, not only for the summer, but for the season as well. It's a key role you don't hear much about. I wrote an article on Bayno last week and it's been running on this website, but if you haven't checked it out you can
click here and read more about him. He coached the Trail Blazers' summer league team a year ago, and did some scouting for the team last season. Now, he's in a role much more suited to his strengths.
Speaking of summer league, this summer's team was coached by Blazer assistants Dean Demopolous and Monty Williams. Monty will also join us on the program tonight. We'll talk about this summer's experience, and what he took out of it. Monty came to the Blazers from the San Antonio Spurs, and we'll talk about how they handled a big, impressive front line like they had there. A lot of fans have asked how the Blazers plan to spread the minutes around to their talented frontcourt players. We'll ask coach Williams.
If you miss either interview, check back here late tonight or tomorrow and I'll post links to them for you. Monty is actually going to take time out of vacation with his family to join us on the show. August is really the only time of the year these coaches get a couple of weeks to do that. I keep thinking about Nate McMillan, who's over in China with Team USA, and the sacrifice he's making. No vacation for him this summer.
Talk to you tonight on the radio.
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Can't wait for Your show! Thanks Monty. looking forward to the interview.
Thanks Mike for all you do - really, it is appreciated. You are a breath of fresh air in an industry that can become very ego driven. I can sense that the Blazers are your passion and not just a job - it clearly comes through in your work. Keep it up my friend!
Brian Stoll
Thanks Mike for all you do - really, it is appreciated. You are a breath of fresh air in an industry that can become very ego driven. I can sense that the Blazers are your passion and not just a job - it clearly comes through in your work. Keep it up my friend!
Brian Stoll
Mike, i would also like to thank you for all you do. You're the best link for all us die hard fans to what is happening inside the organization. Following the blazers would not be half the fun without the work you do.
It seems you use all the objectivity you're allowed, and this is appreciated by us fans who like to get past the smoke. At the same time, you keep your work upbeat. Balancing the two can sometimes be a challenge, i'm sure. Special thanks, too, for posting comments displaying views from every direction. It is definitely what keeps this blog real.
mrblazer
PS Mike, you can post this message multiple times, as well, if it makes you feel more appreciated.
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