Official Head Coach Search Thread

[Jason Funderburker 111]

I want a younger guy like Brad Stevens

I was really jealous when the C's hired him. While is young, he also had proven himself as a good talent developer with a system that worked

[Mauro Pedrosa 1,031]

I was really jealous when the C's hired him. While is young, he also had proven himself as a good talent developer with a system that worked

Yep. He's doing an amazing job with the poop Celtics roster

[Tough Break There 96]

Zero interest in Donovan. Wasn't fun the first time.

 

Also, pass on a guy that needs to learn the NBA.

[Spaceman 58]

Please no Donnavan. I had to listen to this being spewed this afternoon by Anez on the radio and I can't take it any more. This team needs a coach with NBA experience, even if it's a younger assistant. Or of course I'd take Thibbs but I also heard the Chicago GM on the radio two days ago and he said they have no problems with Thibbs. No matter what hiring a coach is the most important thing Henny will do this summer.

[CTMagicUK 1,480]

I don't really hold a grudge over this. Him doing what he did to the Magic last time out actually worked out for the best for both parties, if you think he's the best candidate then try to get him. One upside is he's already previously coached Payton and Gordon at the FIBA U19 tournament (when AG was named MVP of the tournament).

 

Also one of my potential candidates (Shaka Smart) is off the table now since he just became the Texas Head Coach.

[barnettej 263]

I read this and think; I wonder who is back up coach is, when this one falls through too.

 

It would be too funny if this happened.

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

Also relevant: Florida pays Donovan more than the Celtics pay brad Stevens and the kings pay George Karl plus 8 other nba coaches

[CTMagicUK 1,480]

Also relevant: Florida pays Donovan more than the Celtics pay brad Stevens and the kings pay George Karl plus 8 other nba coaches

 

And I'm now firmly in the No group.

[Magicman28 295]

If there was a shot to land an college coach, I'd want Donovan, but I prefer to have an NBA experienced coach.

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

If there was a shot to land an college coach, I'd want Donovan, but I prefer to have an NBA experienced coach.

 

When looking at college coaches I prefer ones that have success at non-elite programs.

 

I feel like the reason calipari, pitino, etc fail in the pros is because recruiting is so prominent in college basketball success. They get to hand pick their guys for their roster and can stack the deck.

 

That's why I wanted shaka smart or Tony Bennett. They took non basketball powers to heights never before achieved. You have to be a good play called and motivator for that to happen

[Magicman28 295]

When looking at college coaches I prefer ones that have success at non-elite programs.

 

I feel like the reason calipari, pitino, etc fail in the pros is because recruiting is so prominent in college basketball success. They get to hand pick their guys for their roster and can stack the deck.

 

That's why I wanted shaka smart or Tony Bennett. They took non basketball powers to heights never before achieved. You have to be a good play called and motivator for that to happen

 

 

Good point. You know, there's a part me that wants to just ignore MJax's firing and bring him on board for the simple reason of how he turned GS around.

[Catalina Maria 64]

No to Donovan. We need a coach with NBA experience.