Jay Triano leaves for associate HC position with Phoenix

[Boob-No-More]

You guys think Vogel is looking to go to an assistant coaching position with so many head coaching vacancies around the league?

He'd definitely prefer a head coaching job, who wouldn't, but that may not be an option. I mean look at the guy we're losing. He was a head coach in TOR for three seasons, but had to accept an assistant coaching role here, or he'd be out of the league.

The guy who replaced Triano in TOR, Duane Casey, was a head coach in MIN followed by 3 years as an assistant in DAL before he landed the TOR head coaching job.

Our own Terry Stotts has gone from assistant coach to head coach to assistant coach to head coach to assistant coach to head coach over the course of his career. He's a prime example of a guy who accepted his "demotions" from head coach to assistant coach multiple times, but just kept plugging away and learning from each situation he was in to refine his coaching skills.

Hell, even Vogel's rumored replacement in IND had to bide his time as an assistant before returning to a head coaching role.

There are simply way more guys who would like to be head coaches than there are available jobs. That means guys like Triano, Stotts, Casey, McMillan and perhaps Vogel often end up having to accept assistant coaching roles. That's just the reality of their profession.

BNM

 

[PDXFonz]

He'd definitely prefer a head coaching job, who wouldn't, but that may not be an option. I mean look at the guy we're losing. He was a head coach in TOR for three seasons, but had to accept an assistant coaching role here, or he'd be out of the league.

The guy who replaced Triano in TOR, Duane Casey, was a head coach in MIN followed by 3 years as an assistant in DAL before he landed the TOR head coaching job.

Our own Terry Stotts has gone from assistant coach to head coach to assistant coach to head coach to assistant coach to head coach over the course of his career. He's a prime example of a guy who accepted his "demotions" from head coach to assistant coach multiple times, but just kept plugging away and learning from each situation he was in to refine his coaching skills.

Hell, even Vogel's rumored replacement in IND had to bide his time as an assistant before returning to a head coaching role.

There are simply way more guys who would like to be head coaches than there are available jobs. That means guys like Triano, Stotts, Casey, McMillan and perhaps Vogel often end up having to accept assistant coaching roles. That's just the reality of their profession.

BNM

Good point about Terry and McMillan spending time as assistants before returning to HC duties.

Right now there are what, 2 open head coaching jobs - Houston and Orlando?

Vogel seems to still be in the running for the Orlando position, but I haven't heard anything regarding him and Houston.

Orlando also seems to be considering promoting assistant coach Adrian Griffin to head coach. Seems like Griffin would stay in Orlando if Vogel get's the HC spot. In which case who are we left with to fill the assistant coach position?

I still feel like Vogel as an assistant coach is a bit of a pipe dream. I wont be surprised if Orlando announces his hiring some time in the next two weeks.

 

[Sinobas]

How about Mike Rice Jr?

 

[PDXFonz]

I heard a guy was offered an assistant coaching job at Portland. He came in like he already worked here. ;]

Good post. Maybe Kaman really was offered an assistant coaching position opposed to big man coach which many suspect. I'm sure Olshey knew about this for a while, don't see any reason why Triano would leave him high and dry.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Good point about Terry and McMillan spending time as assistants before returning to HC duties.

Right now there are what, 2 open head coaching jobs - Houston and Orlando?

Vogel seems to still be in the running for the Orlando position, but I haven't heard anything regarding him and Houston.

Orlando also seems to be considering promoting assistant coach Adrian Griffin to head coach. Seems like Griffin would stay in Orlando if Vogel get's the HC spot. In which case who are we left with to fill the assistant coach position?

I still feel like Vogel as an assistant coach is a bit of a pipe dream. I wont be surprised if Orlando announces his hiring some time in the next two weeks.

Wouldn't we still have Vanterpool and Tibbetts? I am sure there are lots of other young coaches around who we can grab. Maybe in the D league.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Good post. Maybe Kaman really was offered an assistant coaching position opposed to big man coach which many suspect. I'm sure Olshey knew about this for a while, don't see any reason why Triano would leave him high and dry.

Has Kaman said anything about retiring? People keep acting like he is for sure retiring..

 

[Scalma]

Has Kaman said anything about retiring? People keep acting like he is for sure retiring..

I think his play answered the question.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

I think his play answered the question.

Not really though. I'm sure he could play another year or two if he got in good shape.

 

[PDXFonz]

Has Kaman said anything about retiring? People keep acting like he is for sure retiring..

No he hasn't, but he did come in to Portland seeking a reduced minutes backup role. I think the fact that he was limited on the court last season means that the team sees him in a coaching position going forward. It just depends on where Kaman see's himself going forward. I don't think he's good for anything other than specialist minutes at this point (such as the LAC series). For that reason he could probably sign a contract with somebody, but my guess is he will choose to be part of the Blazers coaching staff.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I'm going to update my resume and change my moniker, SlyCoachingDog!

Where's that over under thread? If Sly is coaching I got under whatever Vegas says

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Where's that over under thread? If Sly is coaching I got under whatever Vegas says

He'd get fired during preseason for peeing on Dame's locker.

 

[WillG]

There is a chance this could be a blessing in disguise.
As well as the team went- the offense, and particularly the defense, looked pretty loose and defunct/ineffective at times.

Perhaps some new blood and some new wrinkles in the schemes is what is needed to continue to improve next season.

 

[Eastoff]

Has Kaman said anything about retiring? People keep acting like he is for sure retiring..

There was a question at the Terry stotts press conference. They asked what Chris's situation this season is. They said it's up to Chris right now. He's driving across country and will have plenty of time to think about it. That to me sounds like offered him a coaching job but will not extend him as a player.

 

[dviss1]

How about Mike Rice Jr?

Yeah! I hear he's a real players coach.

 

[WillG]

Yeah! I hear he's a real players coach.

Are you sure they didn't say "He stole the players Hooch" #Chipofftheoldblock

 

[dviss1]

Are you sure they didn't say "He stole the players Hooch" #Chipofftheoldblock

Mike Rice has certainly said some racist things.

 

[WillG]

Mike Rice has certainly said some racist things.

He may have - I don't recall it. I tend to tune him out during games.
How is racism connected to drinking though? Having a few too many drinks now and then doesn't make one a racist. .

 

[Mediocre Man]

Hopefully they look for a defensive guru to bring in. Tibbetts is that guy right now, but not a true defensive fanatic. Triano seemed to do a great job, but this could be a blessing

 

[Sinobas]

I think his play answered the question.

Kaman has a lot of skill, and was a nice center in his prime..but these days, you see a lot of "the mind is telling me to do this but the body isn't cooperating".

 

[Sinobas]

Yeah! I hear he's a real players coach.

I'd be nice to see him try those tactics on NBA players. I'd like to see the vid of that.

 

[dviss1]

He may have - I don't recall it. I tend to tune him out during games.
How is racism connected to drinking though? Having a few too many drinks now and then doesn't make one a racist. .

I think it comes out when he's drinking.

 

[andalusian]

Time to see if Stotts is the Dame of head coaches.

Coaches trip to Tijuana coming up.

 

[Strenuus]

Coaches trip to Tijuana coming up.

Oh god, I hope they don't recruit another ED there. :MARIS61:

 

[theprunetang]

Not to derail this, but wait. Hold up for a second. Rice a racist? I have never ever heard of anything like that. Can someone share a link or something? I feel so lost and confused right now.

 

[theprunetang]

Coaches trip to Tijuana coming up.

"The donkey show was our bonding moment and really helped bring the coaches together".
-Terry Stotts

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Mike Rice has certainly said some racist things.

Like what?

 

[kingslayer]

Not to derail this, but wait. Hold up for a second. Rice a racist? I have never ever heard of anything like that. Can someone share a link or something? I feel so lost and confused right now.

Yeah, I call bullshit. Mike Rice may not always be politically correct, but I have never heard say anything that can be deemed racist. He may play the part of a drunk uncle, but he's not that stupid. If he did perhaps say something even borderline racist, you know damn well he would have been called out and the front office would have had to address it.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Yeah, I call bullshit. Mike Rice may not always be politically correct, but I have never heard say anything that can be deemed racist. He may play the part of a drunk uncle, but he's not that stupid. If he did perhaps say something even borderline racist, you know damn well he would have been called out and the front office would have had to address it.

Talking about Jr

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I think Jay is the player who has the young 20-something year old girlfriend? i thought i saw pics thought it was his daughter but it was his girl. fucking idol status

 

[kingslayer]

Talking about Jr

WillG's comment above "I tend to tune him out during games" and dviss' response confused me. Kinda doesn't look like they were referring to Rice Jr. there.