Assistant coach?

It's time for my NBA basketball complaints. This will probably be one of many to come. So, I just read that the New Jersey Nets signed Jerry Stackhouse to a 1 year deal. The dude was drafted in 1995, and hasn't been relevant in the NBA since about 2006. The reason they signed him was so that he could be a "veteran stabilizing voice in the locker room." And also so he can be a mentor to the younger players.

I have been watching NBA basketball my whole life. First off, I have never seen an older player that comes in and mentor's a younger player and the younger player later takes over. It's never happened. Jerry has no skills to show to younger guys, but he can probably explain things. Okay, so why do we need to sign Jerry as a player? Why not sign Jerry as an assistant coach? You can pay an assistant coach 300k, save a lot of money and still get the same "veteran stabilizing voice in the locker room." Not only are you wasting money, but you are wasting a good roster spot. Some young player could come in and try and make themselves better. Shame on Jerry for signing this contract, and shame on the Nets for offering him this contract.

Lakers are good.

Why do fans of NBA teams complain when another team makes a good move? The LA Lakers  recently made a trade for NBA veteran Steve Nash. Many see this as a trade that will put the Lakers over the top and back into contention for the title. So then suddenly everyone in the league gets mad. Every other team had the same options to get Steve Nash, they all just failed to do so. Did I complain when Miami got Lebron and Bosh? I was jealous and angry, but never complained, because they made a smart move and put together the right pieces to get a good team. Get over it Suns fans. You lost your superstar for nothing.