Luka Dealt to Lakers: Nico Harrison is a Basketball Terrorist

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I would love to have an off the record beer with Carlisle about the Luka trade.  Him and Luka did not really get along and Carlisle relished the opportunity to play Luka since he left as the Mavericks coach.  I really wonder what he thoughts would be off the record.  I could see him saying, heck no you don't trade Luka.  You fire me (coach), GM and anyone before your organization trades that caliber of player.  I can also see him saying that there are some concerns and he can see the merit.  I would guess his comments off record would be more like the first one, but I am sure he would have strong opinions.

On the record I think Carlisle says you fire every one and not trade Luka. Off the record I think he says the opposite. Rick is the blue collar work hard type coach. He had to fight hard to stay in the league. He was on that Celtics team with Bird, McHale, Chief, Ainge, DJ, Walton and the crew. He wasn't a big believer in the "players" coaches and all of that. You worked hard and earned your spot. I think that's why he and Luka clashed.

He couldn't stand Luka arguing with the refs. I would imagine his diet and conditioning routine irritated Rick to no end. Rick would rather have a less skilled player that was willing to learn and work hard.