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BBS: Early Look at the Candidates
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:23 pm
Pretty good article and raises some good points. I actually like a lot of the recommendations. If Dell is calling the shots, then he will be focusing on Offensive HCs.
I actually like the Demps list more than the "Loomis list".
Here you go:
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I actually like the Demps list more than the "Loomis list".
Here you go:
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Kenny Atkinson – Atkinson is currently an assistant with the Atlanta Hawks, and is a hot name behind the scenes all over the league. Kevin Arnovitz did an interesting profile here. He is fantastic at communicating with players and in finding ways to improve their game. He is coming from an offense that runs a lot of what Dell wants to run here, and has European experience as well (something else Dell is a fan of). As most of you know from listening to the podcast, my best friend works for the Hawks, and to say that he couldn’t stop raving about Atkinson is an understatement. I would fully expect Atkinson to be at or near the top of Dell’s list.
Ettore Messina – “Who?” was the number one response I got on Twitter when I mentioned his name. Messina is a god in European circles and has been serving as an assistant with the Spurs this year. Want to know his philosophies? Check out this article HE produced on his coaching style/beliefs. It’s fascinating. For the TLDR crowd, he believes in high IQ players who can read defenses and make proper adjustments on the fly. He loves centering his offense around a big man (hello!) and emphasizes floor balance and ball movement. Dell will LOVE to hear that.
Alvin Gentry – The top assistant on the #1 team in the league right now, and Gentry has experience as a head coach to boot. Gentry said recently that he would like to be a Head Coach again, and he did get Phoenix to the WCF with an uptempo style in 2010, but he does have a below .500 record and has only been out of the first round once. Also, at 60, he might not be the ideal guy to grow with AD.
Sean Miller – Miller is on this list because I was told by a source that I trust that he will be angling for the job. He is a top-notch college coach who runs a motion offense that has been successful and is the blueprint a lot of coaches in the college game use currently. And his defense knowledge is top-notch too. He seems to get along with players too and Jeff Van Gundy calls him one of only two people ever who he instantly knew were born to be a head coaches (Spoelstra was the other). Here is an interesting piece on Miller, the man.
Fred Hoiberg – Those who follow me know that Holberg is option #1, 2, and 3 personally. But he has said multiple times he is not likely to leave Iowa State. But how many offers come with the NBA’s next greatest player attached, though? Holberg’s offensive system would be perfect for this Pelicans team, and he has NBA experience as an exec and a player. He is basically Steve Kerr 2.0 with a chance to be even more revolutionary offensively. Reportedly, he tops the Bulls list too, but which job would you rather have?
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Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:26 pm to Fun Bunch
Outside of Thibs, that list makes me want to scissor kick Loomis in the mouth.
ETA: "Loomis List" for clarification:
ETA: "Loomis List" for clarification:
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John Calipari
Mark Jackson
Tom Thibodeau
Jeff Van Gundy
Scott Brooks
This post was edited on 5/12/15 at 5:42 pm
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:26 pm to Fun Bunch
I can't comment on the NBA assistant coaches...but watching Miller's Arizona teams, I was always impressed at how well coached they were defensively.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:28 pm to Jamohn
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Outside of Thibs, that list makes me want to scissor kick Loomis in the mouth.
Who would you suggest?
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:32 pm to Jamohn
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Outside of Thibs, that list makes me want to scissor kick Loomis in the mouth.
That is not an official list or anything. Its just McNamara's thoughts.
2nd, the list looks ok to me. I don't know who you are expecting.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:33 pm to Fun Bunch
IMO at least their are some decent candidates out there. It could be a whole lot worse...
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:35 pm to DallasTiger45
quote:Besides Thibs, I think the names on the first list (Demps list) are interesting.
Who would you suggest?
Second list (Loomis List) reads like an out-of-touch, unimaginative, uninformed casual basketball fan just threw together the most recognizable names they could come up with. (Just happens that Thibs is an awesome coach). I mean come on. Cal, Mark Jackson, Brooks, Van Gundy? frick that.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:37 pm to Jamohn
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Second list (Loomis List) reads like an out-of-touch, unimaginative, uninformed casual basketball fan just threw together the most recognizable names they could come up with. (Just happens that Thibs is an awesome coach). I mean come on. Cal, Mark Jackson, Brooks, Van Gundy? frick that.
I totally agree with that.
But again, that is just McNamara's guesses. He has no clue, but it does make some sense.
I do like the first a lot better, which makes me think McNamara has some kind of agenda for putting it together like that.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:38 pm to Fun Bunch
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For the TLDR crowd, he believes in high IQ players who can read defenses and make proper adjustments on the fly.
Dell better find some new players if he hires Messina then
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:49 pm to Fun Bunch
quote:Then I will direct my prospective scissor kick to McNamara's mouth instead.
But again, that is just McNamara's guesses.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:49 pm to Jamohn
I don't understand the Loomis list. It's the easy picks?
After Katrina, Loomis, Benson, et al did anything but pick the obvious candidate for the Saints.
After Katrina, Loomis, Benson, et al did anything but pick the obvious candidate for the Saints.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 5:51 pm to Fun Bunch
I say we offer Hoiberg and put the pressure on him to decide soon while the Bulls are still playing and can't offer him yet.
Make him an offer he can't refuse.
We have until Thursday at least.
Make him an offer he can't refuse.
We have until Thursday at least.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 6:21 pm to Fun Bunch
Well obviously his loomis list is for a guy who doesn't have a lot of basketball knowledge. Not hard to see what he did here.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 6:47 pm to Chad504boy
He mentions Malone.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 7:23 pm to Jamohn
Oh I see what you're saying now.
Yea give me some new blood over that list of retreads any day.
Yea give me some new blood over that list of retreads any day.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 7:23 pm to Fun Bunch
Damn, I like this list. I wouldnt be upset with any of these names.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 7:33 pm to Fun Bunch
As long as Demps ask Anthony Davis input on his top three I think we'll be ok. Because at the end of the day Anthony Davis is the franchise and keeping him happy is priority number 1
Posted on 5/12/15 at 11:12 pm to Jamohn
With all due respect to McNamara, he,like all of us, is pretty much talking out of his arse. There could already be a deal in place (based on a nod and a wink so as to avoid violating any rules or contract provisions) that locks up a name that no one's mentioned yet.
Which, now that I think about it, is an interesting point. Demps made a big deal today of saying they haven't even prepared a "short list" of candidates yet. I'm afraid I may have to call bullshite. The next month will be interesting.
Which, now that I think about it, is an interesting point. Demps made a big deal today of saying they haven't even prepared a "short list" of candidates yet. I'm afraid I may have to call bullshite. The next month will be interesting.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 11:29 pm to VOR
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Which, now that I think about it, is an interesting point. Demps made a big deal today of saying they haven't even prepared a "short list" of candidates yet. I'm afraid I may have to call bullshite. The next month will be interesting.
It has to be bullshite, this is going to be one of the biggest decisions the franchise makes. They basically need a home run hire and cannot afford to frick it up.
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