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Becky Hammon
David Vanderpool
Ime Udoka
Jason Kidd
 
Udoka would be solid and make a lot of sense.
I’d be fine with Hammon I guess
Joerger I think is a good coach. Reminds me a little of Thibs - does he wear out welcome
I like Juwan Howard but he seems happy at Michigan. He doesn’t F around and wouldn’t let guys get away with some of the shit we see
I just don’t like J Kidd so I’d vote no on that
 
I want somebody with a strong personality; treats all his players the same. Believes defense is as important as offense and preferably has an assistant lined up to come in with him who has strong defensive credentials. A guy with a strong enough ego that he will delegate some in-game responsibilities to an assistant. Prefer a guy without NBA head-coaching experience; therefore as a fan don't have the contacts to have the slightest idea who this might be.
 
calvin natt said:
Udoka would be solid and make a lot of sense.
I’d be fine with Hammon I guess
Joerger I think is a good coach. Reminds me a little of Thibs - does he wear out welcome
I like Juwan Howard but he seems happy at Michigan. He doesn’t F around and wouldn’t let guys get away with some of the shit we see
I just don’t like J Kidd so I’d vote no on that
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If Udoka was such a great head coach prospect why hasnt he gotten a HC job? I like the idea but like many other assistants the just never seem to break through?
Pat Ewing tried and tried.
I also like the idea of Jason Kidd and its possible he could attract FA's? or scare them away?
 
Hoopguru said:
If Udoka was such a great head coach prospect why hasnt he gotten a HC job? I like the idea but like many other assistants the just never seem to break through?
Pat Ewing tried and tried.
I also like the idea of Jason Kidd and its possible he could attract FA's? or scare them away?
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Ewing didn’t get a job because he was lazy, per a former asst GM with the Magic where he coached....udoka is still relatively young. He will get a job really soon.
 
AmirIcon said:
Defense and running the offense through Nurk is all I want to hear. Also the development of Little and his importance to the present and future.
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It’s crazy how much better we are when we run things through Nurk (and Nurk is at his best when he’s involved) yet it isn’t a staple of Stotts’ offense. We only saw it for the first time last week. Wtf?
 
calvin natt said:
Udoka would be solid and make a lot of sense.
I’d be fine with Hammon I guess
Joerger I think is a good coach. Reminds me a little of Thibs - does he wear out welcome
I like Juwan Howard but he seems happy at Michigan. He doesn’t F around and wouldn’t let guys get away with some of the shit we see
I just don’t like J Kidd so I’d vote no on that
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Agree with all of this. F no to Jason Kidd. Joerger is underrated.
 
Scalma said:
It’s crazy how much better we are when we run things through Nurk (and Nurk is at his best when he’s involved) yet it isn’t a staple of Stotts’ offense. We only saw it for the first time last week. Wtf?
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We saw it more when we first acquired Nurk. I have been screaming at the top of my lungs to run the offense through Nurk for YEARS. As it works in one game, we go away for it the next four or five. Stotts either has short term memory loss or he's afraid to cross his guards and take the ball out of their hands more.
 
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wizenheimer said:
but several posters have said, over and over, that there has to be a replacement lined up before the current one is fired
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IMO Olshey is going to hire the person who says they can do more with the roster we have now. Olshey has a big ego and will go with the candidate that strokes it the most.
 
Scalma said:
Haven’t seen one, figured it’d be useful since it’s pretty much inevitable that Stotts will be fired.

Who you hiring and why?

ESPN ran an article on some candidates back in September, and broke it down in different categories

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...rospects-tyronn-lue-tom-thibodeau-chris-finch

Rising stars

Charles Lee- Milwaukee
in his sixth season working under Mike Budenholzerin Atlanta and now Milwaukee. Fans of Lee, who played professionally overseas before spending a couple of years as an equity trader on Wall Street, tout him as a five-tool coach who is every bit as comfortable having meaningful conversations with a backup point guard as he is dining with a team owner. Those who have worked with him say he has an intuitive sense of how to inspire improvement from players but also understands high-level strategy and the preparation required to implement it. He is, in the words of one peer, someone who is "categorically going to be an NBA head coach."


Wes Unseld Jr- Denver
15-year assistant who oversees the defense for the Denver Nuggetsis finally beginning to attract attention for his combination of steadiness, smarts and empathy. Growing up around the NBA and his work for a variety of head coaches has given him a firm understanding of the dynamics that drive staffs and organizations. He may not be the firebrand his boss Michael Malone is -- but these days that's an asset, especially with veteran rosters.

Jordi Fernandez- Denver
Fernandez, who was courted by both Minnesota and Memphis in recent seasons for key positions on their staffs, is the kind of coaching Renaissance man front offices are increasingly seeking. He has been a member of a championship organization in Cleveland, served as a G League head coach, worked with the Spanish national team and grinded in the video room.

Pat Delaney- Orlando
Whether it's the Heat family or members of the Van Gundy brothers-Clifford coaching tree, Delaney has huge fans around the league. They believe there are few assistants with greater fluency of the NBA game. Clifford certainly agrees, and he entrusts Delany with control of the Magic's late-game strategy. If Delany doesn't receive an interview this offseason, the time is not far off.

Steve Hetzel- Orlando
Praised for his work with Kemba Walker in Charlotte and this season with Markelle Fultz, Hetzel carried his reputation as a teacher and communicator into an interview for the Cleveland vacancy last summer. Having come up as a video coordinator, Hetzel has always had a knack for detail. In recent years, players and coaches have admired his ability to establish trust with players through sweat equity -- he tells them the unvarnished truth and furnishes them with information that will make them better.

Brian Keefe- Oklahoma City
Yet another alum of the Spurs' video room, Keefe has engendered the confidence of the Thunder organization with his sharpness, and they were thrilled to bring him back to serve beside Billy Donovan. Keefe is a question-asker, the voice in the room who's inclined to suggest a contrary approach with thoughtfulness. He forges positive relationships with players and is a big-picture person.

Darvin Ham- Milwaukee
would command the instant respect of current players with his voice and manner as a hard-nosed NBA vet. He also brings a strong development background as a longtime assistant to Budenholzer, who offers an annual clinic in the art of team building and management.

Ime Udoka- Brooklyn
has the unanimous respect of the Spurs organization from top to bottom, having served on Popovich's staff for seven seasons following a seven-year NBA playing career. Now with Philadelphia alongside the since-fired Brown, Udoka is a reliable, process-oriented coach with measured confidence and a way with players.


Former head coaches

Kenny Atkinson- LAC
will be among the most sought-after candidates on the market. Whatever transpired in Brooklyn, Atkinson is still regarded as a multiskilled coach who is an expert teacher, culture maven and expansive thinker who understands how to work his team's strengths.

Jason Kidd- LA
has received favorable reviews as an assistant under Frank Vogel for the Lakers. He's eager for another chance as a head coach and will likely have opportunities to make a pitch to owners and execs in the near future.

Mark Jackson
often mentioned as a candidate with high favorable ratings among players.

Dave Joerger- Philadelphia
Last September, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski asked Erik Spoelstra and Doc Riversto name an opposing head coach for whom it was particularly tough to prepare. Both coaches cited Joerger for his creativity and game management. There are competing books on Joerger, who spent three seasons each in Memphis and Sacramento. Either he's a strong tactician with some jagged edges, or he's a basketball savant who was unceremoniously fired by two notoriously dysfunctional front offices. Several executives and veteran head coaches say they're curious to see how Joerger could perform in a more stable situation.
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This is a quality list, and sorted in order, too.

I'll order the top of each category. Wrap up Charles Lee and Kenny Atkinson and I'll pick it up today.
 
jlprk said:
Unemployed head coaches market themselves with exposure as color commentators. But this often backfires, since they talk like unimpressive morons. Boring Mark Jackson is unemployed because the moral bully harangues listeners with long sermons, instead of an X and O technician.

You got to do this, you got to do that.
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I hear ya but people can change or see the light! right?
 
Hoopguru said:
If Udoka was such a great head coach prospect why hasnt he gotten a HC job? I like the idea but like many other assistants the just never seem to break through?
Pat Ewing tried and tried.
I also like the idea of Jason Kidd and its possible he could attract FA's? or scare them away?
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Huh? The logic that a guy would suck as a head coach because hes coached for 7 years and hasn't been hired as one is strange.
 
BonesJones said:
Huh? The logic that a guy would suck as a head coach because hes coached for 7 years and hasn't been hired as one is strange.
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Where did I say he would suck? I simply mentioned that he's been a prospect for a while and hadn't got a break through as yet. I also mentioned I like the idea. Your quick logic in responding to my was way off.
 
Hoopguru said:
Where did I say he would suck? I simply mentioned that he's been a prospect for a while and hadn't got a break through as yet. I also mentioned I like the idea. Your quick logic in responding to my was way off.
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Okay, let me re-word: him not getting a chance yet shouldnt be a reason he doesnt get a chance.
 
jlprk said:
Unemployed head coaches market themselves with exposure as color commentators. But this often backfires, since they talk like unimpressive morons. Boring Mark Jackson is unemployed because the moral bully harangues listeners with long sermons, instead of an X and O technician.

You got to do this, you got to do that.
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BonesJones said:
Okay, let me re-word: him not getting a chance yet shouldnt be a reason he doesnt get a chance.
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I agree with that and he's prob my #1 candidate. Personally, I feel he should have been given an opportunity way before now.
Hell, Id like to see Jim Moran get a HC job soon. I think he has the right stuff too.
 
I liked Udoka when he was here, and I like that he's spent so much time in the best-run franchise in the league. He was a role player who cut his teeth on defense and shooting threes and fitting in next to a star guard (Brandon Roy). Sign me up for that.

Hammond would be my next pick.

As for Mark Jackson--jesus, have you listened to that guy during games? He has the same 4 or 5 cliches and that's about it. I can't imagine players listening to that shit for more than a season before completely tuning him out. I wouldn't work for him, and I can't imagine pro athletes want to either.
 
Scalma said:
It’s crazy how much better we are when we run things through Nurk (and Nurk is at his best when he’s involved) yet it isn’t a staple of Stotts’ offense. We only saw it for the first time last week. Wtf?
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Baloney, I've seen it before and not just once.
 
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