In the nba’s off-season, the coach carousel runs with vacancies. Nine jobs were to be had after the end of the 2019-2020 season. Now that the Oklahoma City Thunder has completed its lease, the carousel has stopped, until next off-season, that’s it.
Of the nine groups for a new head coach, some underwent several reconstructions but failed. Two or three have championship expectations. Some are lucky enough to break into the playoffs or get out of the mediocrity routine.
Some groups chose to bring the apprentices who were not in the game, while others gave the assistant apprentices their first chance in the most sensible position. Two apprentices went from one team to another. A former championship coach has moved from a senior assistant position to a head coaching position. And a Hall of Famer tries to exercise with a very limited experience.
Some of these training hires were obvious, while others were mind-blowing decisions.
Loser: New York Knicks – Tom Thibodeau
The New York Knicks called Tom Thibodeau his sixth full-time coach in 10 years. It was widely assumed that he would be the coach after Leon Rose, his former agent, was named team president.
They have conducted extensive and extensive studies with various types of candidates. Former coaches, first-time coaches and progression coaches were interviewed, but the Knicks eventually hired Thibodeau.
Thibs’ last saves were with groups from Chicago and Minnesota who had playoff aspirations. The Bulls even had championship expectations with a young Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Luol Deng and Carlos Boozer. In Minnesota, he hoped to take the up-and-coming Wolves to the playoffs with Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins.
As the Knicks list is, the playoffs are an impossible dream. This list requires a progression coach. Thibodeau hires the Knicks and plans to make a big turn in freedom of will and the commercial market.
They were connected to Chris Paul, another former Rose consumer. Is the value of relinquisting assets a declining player?Even if they get Paul, would he resist betting on Thibodeau, who has a history of physical exhaustion on the part of his players?
Thibodeau is a smart coach and the Knicks will, but if the list stays the way it is, he’s not the right coach for that position. New York has hired a coach where everyone wins for a progression project.
Winner: Chicago Bulls – Billy Donovan
The Chicago Bulls win for rejecting Jim Boylen, whose taste did not vibrate with the players, who almost organized a mutiny at the beginning of their tenure, only for that reason, they put the the winners circle of the training carousel, then hire a strong coach.
Billy Donovan has separated from the Thunder’s tactics, which is heading for reconstruction. In five years in the NBA, Donovan has coached Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Chris Paul as he reaches the playoffs every five years. 60. 8 win percentage and has a lot of experience.
This Bulls team has a lot of young skill with Lauri Markkanen, Zach LaVine, Wendell Carter Jr. and Coby White. They just want direction and leadership from the band line. With a new front and a new coach, the Bulls are pushing to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
This is Donovan’s ability to make his mark on a team. Every Thunder team he led had dominant personalities. Now you can shape the Bulls in their vision and philosophy without having to worry about restoring a franchise player.
With the Boylen era in the rearview mirror and Donovan in the fold, things are getting better in the Windy City.
Loser: Brooklyn Nets – Steve Nash
Hiring Steve Nash through the Brooklyn Nash was a surprise to everyone. Prior to the announcement, there were no indications of Nash’s preference as a coach. He was a representative of the Golden State Warriors and had a perfect date with Durant.
Nash, leader of the Hall of Fame, not only had an intelligent concept of the game, but was also a perfect communicator. Brooklyn expects me to leave him out. Many former NBA players jumped straight into education and succeeded, with Steve Kerr shining as an example.
The big difference is that none of those players took over a team that had championship expectations. Although the Warriors won the championship in Kerr’s freshman year, they entered the season as contenders.
This Nets team, fair or unfair, has genuine championship expectations. Armed with Kyrie Irving and Durant (after an Achilles tendon injury), Brooklyn is expected to challenge the East Conference. He will compete for the championship with a coach who will be informed about the job.
The good news is that Nash has assembled a training team, with Jacque Vaughn, Mike D’Antoni and Ime Udoka as assistant coaches in front of the bank.
He may not age well, but it’s a boom or bust for the Nets, and they’ll be judged for his performance in the playoffs.
Winner: Los Angeles Clippers – Tyronn Lue
After the Los Angeles Clippers lost a 3-1 lead in the playoffs for the time being to Doc Rivers, Steve Ballmer was time to switch. In an unexpected move, he dropped Rivers. It is not the simplest task for a coach.
With a championship mentality or failure, and after an embarrassing exit from the playoffs, the Clippers needed an experienced hand at the helm. This is not the kind of painting that should be done to a freshman coach. Ballmer and his forehead promoted Tyronn Lue after interviewing some candidates.
Lue is one of the few coaches to delight in taking over a team under so much pressure. He helped take the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first championship in 2016. Your delight in training as LeBron James and Kyrie Irving will be invaluable in Kawhi Leonard’s training. , Paul George and the crew.
Having been with the team last season, Lue has an in-depth knowledge of what this team needs. Moving from the assistant coach chair to the head coach position means you no longer make advice and decisions.
Lue was a hot good. He has almost become the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers last season and had interviewed several of the vacancies this off-season. From the moment Rivers was released, it seemed lue was destined for this role. For the Clippers, it’s a blow. -Bed rental. Lue is the right user for the task with all his experience.
Winner: Philadelphia 76ers – Doc Rivers
It wasn’t a surprise when the Philadelphia 76ers knocked down Brett Brown after performing low all season. It was time to replace after seven years. Brown’s message was outdated. Despite the unrest with the list, the Sixers’ position was highly coveted.
It is inevitable that former Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni will head to Philadelphia. There were already rumors of changes that could be made if he had become a coach. Then the Clippers let Doc Rivers go.
As soon as that happened, the Sixers turned their attention to Rivers. In the area of a few days, he went from a break in Los Angeles to a task in Philadelphia. It’s a big win for the Sixers, Only a few coaches have a championship on their résumé, and he’s one of them.
It’s a huge task for Rivers’ reputation. He left the Boston Celtics as champion and player coach, but in seven seasons with two other versions of the Clippers, they never left the round of moments.
There was a lot of unrest in Philadelphia last season with insufficient list and lack of chemistry. It may be the most productive task for Rivers to remind everyone why he has earned a reputation as one of the NBA coaches.
Winner: Houston Rockets – Stephen Silas
It’s been two crazy months for the Houston Rockets, Mike D’Antoni said he left when the team returned from Orlando, Florida. Then, a few weeks later, Daryl Morey resigned after thirteen years in Houston. The Rockets promoted Rafael Stone to general manager, almost immediately.
The coaching search ended with Stephen Silas’ variety of the Dallas Mavericks. Silas has been an assistant coach for nearly 20 years with the Cavaliers, Warriors and Charlotte Hornets. Under Steve Clifford in Charlotte, he served as head coach for 21 games. , earning a 9-12 record while earning a lot of respect from his players. He also played a role in the Mavericks’ big offense.
Silas’ delight with Luka Doncic puts him in a smart position for coach James Harden. There are many similarities in their games. Presumably, many of those moves they painted for Doncic could also do it for Harden. Silas preached at his press convention that his goal is to make the Rockets offensive “a little more versatile. “
The list still has some gaps to fill, especially a wonderful man. All this intelligent feeling lasted only a few days when Russell Westbrook wanted to be changed. No matter who’s on the list at the start of the season, Silas had been waiting for this possibility for a long time, and he probably wouldn’t let it go.
Incomplete: Oklahoma City Thunder – Mark Daigneault
This hiring went to new Orleans pelicans, the coach was to live up to the face of the franchise, Zion Williamson, alongside Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball, who are only 23 years old. veterans like JJ Redick and Jrue Holiday (who could be on the move).
For these vital paintings, David Griffin called Stan Van Gundy to advise pelicans in the future. After a two-year break, Van Gundy is back in the training ranks. At their last stop, he allowed the Detroit Pistons to play only once every four years. There, he had the coaching and team president titles, which, over the years, turned out not to paint often.
Van Gundy’s most recent coaching stop could recommend that the Pelicans be a loser for this hire, but it’s simple to what he did with the Orlando Magic. His last set of hits went with him at the helm. He took them to the 2009 final with a state-of-the-art attack. He was one of the first apprentices to embrace the game at 4 and one in it. He also praised the 3-point revolution as the Magic ended at least in a moment in 3 issues below it.
Van Gundy is a tenacious coach and will require many of those young players, possibly what pelicans want when they reach the playoffs.
Incomplete: Indiana Pacers – Nate Bjorkgren
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