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08:11 AM ET 06.20 | While some scoffed, Mike Dunlap found a longtime ally in George Karl on Tuesday. Dunlap joined the Nuggets' close-knit staff in 2006, sharing his fascinating defensive concepts and motivational tactics with Karl and the young coaching proteges on the bench. Tuesday, Karl said Dunlap "might be the brightest, smartest guy I've ever been around. He is a great soldier for basketball and coaching -- his brilliance has always been there. If you work with him, if you're around him, you know he's a committed, passionate guy who will do anything it takes to get his team better -- and get his team in a place that's constantly improving. He's a great teacher of the game. And he loves being in the gym."

George Karl, Getty Images

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June 20, 2012 09:53 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:31 AM ET 06.20 by Swauny Jones

They pushed the Lakers to 7 games... I think their a piece away from contending for a title...

The 2012 Lakers we're exactly a juggernaut.

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June 20, 2012 09:54 AM ET

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"weren't"

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June 20, 2012 09:58 AM ET

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We'll see...that's a good co-sign from Karl but the building of TALENT will be the key for the front office

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June 20, 2012 10:03 AM ET

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It Won't Matter, Bro.

I Love LA

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June 20, 2012 10:18 AM ET

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Not many people knew who Frank Vogel, Erick Spoelstra, Stan Van Gundy, Scotty Brooks, Mike Brown, and Tom Thibadeau were either. It doesn't mean that he will not make a positive impact on the Bobcats. Gibe Jordan credit for thinking out of the box on this pick. His team will stink no matter what. Might as well give the reins to a newbie and pay less money than pay big money to a big name and have the same result.

Slap Dog Hoops

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June 20, 2012 10:27 AM ET

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If Dunlap manages to get the Cats into double figure wins next season he'll be an unmitigated success.

THE BISHOP!

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June 20, 2012 12:07 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:19 AM ET 06.20 by Hiley_Ejukated_FN_Postur

Brilliance matters when you are working on the cure for cancer. Brilliance in coaching is a function of the players you have.

i dunno. some guys get the most out of their players and some guys don't

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June 20, 2012 05:40 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:18 AM ET 06.20 by Slap Dog Hoops

Not many people knew who Frank Vogel, Erick Spoelstra, Stan Van Gundy, Scotty Brooks, Mike Brown, and Tom Thibadeau were either. It doesn't mean that he will not make a positive impact on the Bobcats. Gibe Jordan credit for thinking out of the box on this pick. His team will stink no matter what. Might as well give the reins to a newbie and pay less money than pay big money to a big name and have the same result.

Perfectly stated!

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Charlotte , NC

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June 20, 2012 06:00 PM ET

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I agree he's done his Time , he's the perfect guy to plant those seeds and turn this franchise around, Good for Mike Dunlap, the Players will work hard for him!