Clifford the big magic coach

[MagicFan1234 124]

Never mind, I just remembered that Weltman said if he is still available, he would make the offer now so I think Magic is waiting for Craptors to be knocked out of the playoffs so they can get Nurse

[Mauro Pedrosa 1,031]

3 hours ago, ?4thewin said:

It'd be such a bad move. Booker and doncic. They need someone to play d

I think it could work

[A Better DJ & Photographer 456]

52 minutes ago, MagicFan1234 said:

If they wanted Nikola, Magic would have traded Nikola and Elfrid to the Suns but obviously, Suns do not want Nikola

That may change with a Euro coach that can pronounce his name correctly. Vuc is expiring and I'd happily take #31 for him

[The Neighborhood Bully 266]

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Top 5 Orlando Magic Coach Candidates

5. Rex Kalamian

Many of the coaches on this list are current pieces of the Toronto Raptors organization. From assistant coaches to G-League head coaches, they have several quality members. Kalamian is one. He already has ties to President Jeff Weltman and GM John Hammond. Kalamian has been instrumental in building Toronto’s defense into what it is. In fact, it was second best in the league this season. Kalamian would be a good hire for the Magic.

4. Ime Udoka

Udoka won’t be terribly high on every team’s wish list. However, his high praise from Greg Popovich should get Weltman’s attention. Particularly, the San Antonio Spurs head coach praised Udoka as a great teacher who players learn well from. The Magic are still very much in a rebuild. Snagging a coach who’s learned under Popovich and has talent in developing and earning trust from players could make him a great pickup for the Magic.

3. David Vanterpool

Vanterpool is another coach who isn’t quite as strong on some teams’ radars. Many in the NBA consider him to be one of the top assistants in the league. He’s a coach who’s considered to really be on the rise. In particular, he’s credited for doing so well with guards Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum in Portland. The ability to work well with guards should be a priority for Weltman. In a guard driven league, it’s a factor no quality organization should skimp on. Overall, Vanterpool could make a fine head coach.

2. Nick Nurse

Nurse is another member of the Raptors organization. In particular, Nurse is an offensive mastermind. That end of the floor is one of the biggest focuses in today’s league. For that reason alone, he should be a major candidate. Toronto had the league’s best offense this year. Nurse was certainly one of many reasons for that. Additionally, he has very strong connections to Weltman. If Weltman chooses Nurse as the next coach, he’ll certainly already know his strengths and weaknesses. That’s something Magic fans can find assurance in. Nurse additionally has two D-League championships. Ultimately, Nurse would be an excellent choice for head coach.

1. Jerry Stackhouse

Stackhouse is the consensus best coaching candidate on the market. No team with an open position is uninterested in him. Like Nurse, Stackhouse has prior relations to President Weltman. However, he actually played for the Milwaukee Bucks while Hammond was assistant GM for the organization. There are some concerns over whether a new NBA coach can handle a rebuild like Orlando’s though. Then again, Stackhouse would definitely be given the chance to develop alongside the team. His coaching ability has proved strong on both ends of the floor. Altogether, Stackhouse would be a prime hire, if the Magic can get him.

Prediction:

While Stackhouse is probably the best coach around, Nurse should be the guy the Magic go with. Nurse won two D-league titles and coaches in an incredibly modern and efficient way. While Stackhouse achieved almost exactly that, he doesn’t have the NBA experience Nurse has. Both coaches design their game plan very effectively. However, Nurse’s offensive mind could make the Magic excel. Poor defense hasn’t helped the Magic in recent years, and Nurse’s scheme could change that. Moreover, Stackhouse may choose to coach another team. Magic fans should be thrilled to have either on the sidelines next year. But altogether, Nurse’s abilities should make him the primary target.

http://lastwordonprobasketball.com/2018/05/02/top-5-orlando-magic-coach-candidates/

[Fultz4thewin 2,464]

12 hours ago, Mauro Pedrosa said:

I think it could work

Can you think of a top 12 NBA team in the past 10 years that starts poor defenders at the 2 and 3 spot?

[A Better DJ & Photographer 456]

The pool of available coaches is decent this year without having to go with retreads.

[All Eyes On Me 1,206]

David Fizdale to the Knicks.

per Woj

[Mauro Pedrosa 1,031]

3 minutes ago, All Eyes On Me said:

David Fizdale to the Knicks.

per Woj

Darn

[Jay Magic 1,240]

Gotta wonder who our first choice guy really is..I'm hoping we get him. 

[Mike1989 68]

52 minutes ago, All Eyes On Me said:

David Fizdale to the Knicks.

per Woj

Good appointment by the Knicks. He was harshly fired by the Grizzlies last season. I think he'll do a good job for them if they are patient.

[MagicFan1234 124]

Good luck to Fizdale, he has his work cut out for him 

[magicdoc1 261]

22 minutes ago, MagicFan1234 said:

Good luck to Fizdale, he has his work cut out for him 

eh.. He doesnt have to deal with the Melo drama and the Team can't be worse than it is.