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http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15148724/nba-six-head-coaching-candidates-watch-summer
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Nate Tibbetts, Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach
There are NBA assistants who love to be caught on camera piping in authoritatively during a huddle or whispering into a nodding superstar's ear. That's not Tibbetts, who's an understated but vital presence in Portland. The Blazers' young backcourt praises him for his ability to communicate and provide players with cheat codes -- nuanced observations such as opposing players' tendencies or a play call from the other bench. They also appreciate that he'll gladly hop in a taxi with them at 3:30 p.m. if they want to get in an early pregame workout at the arena. Tibbetts simply loves games, loves the preparation that goes into them and loves being in the gym with players.
Organizations increasingly value head coaching experience at the D-League level, and Tibbets cut his teeth for four seasons at the helm of Sioux Falls in his native South Dakota, then Tulsa for the Thunder organization, which courted him this past offseason to join Billy Donovan's staff. Tibbetts, 38, received an interview in Charlotte for the vacancy that ultimately went to Steve Clifford.
Though he's not a big personality, per se, Tibbetts' combo of player development chops, time as a head coach, positive energy and communications skills is starting to reach front offices around the league. With a slew of openings this spring and summer, Tibbets is likely to visit some executive suites after the Blazers' season ends."
others:
"Jarron Collins, Golden State Warriors assistant coach
Nick Nurse, Toronto Raptors assistant coach
Chris Finch, Houston Rockets assistant coach
Stephen Silas, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach
Sean Sweeney, Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach"
also in the article:
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Just as we did in 2013, 2014 and 2015, we asked our insiders who they felt would make a successful NBA head coach. Names on those previous lists include Steve Kerr, Dave Joerger, Fred Hoiberg, Quin Snyder, Tyronn Lue and David Blatt.
Several other names on previous lists were frequently cited this year as well: Atlanta assistant Kenny Atkinson, San Antonio assistant Ettore Messina, Miami assistant Dave Fizdale, Utah assistant Alex Jensen, University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, Chicago assistant Jim Boylen, and San Antonio assistant Ime Udoka were the top vote-getters."
"
Nate Tibbetts, Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach
There are NBA assistants who love to be caught on camera piping in authoritatively during a huddle or whispering into a nodding superstar's ear. That's not Tibbetts, who's an understated but vital presence in Portland. The Blazers' young backcourt praises him for his ability to communicate and provide players with cheat codes -- nuanced observations such as opposing players' tendencies or a play call from the other bench. They also appreciate that he'll gladly hop in a taxi with them at 3:30 p.m. if they want to get in an early pregame workout at the arena. Tibbetts simply loves games, loves the preparation that goes into them and loves being in the gym with players.
Organizations increasingly value head coaching experience at the D-League level, and Tibbets cut his teeth for four seasons at the helm of Sioux Falls in his native South Dakota, then Tulsa for the Thunder organization, which courted him this past offseason to join Billy Donovan's staff. Tibbetts, 38, received an interview in Charlotte for the vacancy that ultimately went to Steve Clifford.
Though he's not a big personality, per se, Tibbetts' combo of player development chops, time as a head coach, positive energy and communications skills is starting to reach front offices around the league. With a slew of openings this spring and summer, Tibbets is likely to visit some executive suites after the Blazers' season ends."
others:
"Jarron Collins, Golden State Warriors assistant coach
Nick Nurse, Toronto Raptors assistant coach
Chris Finch, Houston Rockets assistant coach
Stephen Silas, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach
Sean Sweeney, Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach"
also in the article:
"
Just as we did in 2013, 2014 and 2015, we asked our insiders who they felt would make a successful NBA head coach. Names on those previous lists include Steve Kerr, Dave Joerger, Fred Hoiberg, Quin Snyder, Tyronn Lue and David Blatt.
Several other names on previous lists were frequently cited this year as well: Atlanta assistant Kenny Atkinson, San Antonio assistant Ettore Messina, Miami assistant Dave Fizdale, Utah assistant Alex Jensen, University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, Chicago assistant Jim Boylen, and San Antonio assistant Ime Udoka were the top vote-getters."
