I didnt like JB when hes had a shot with the Rockets. I think he's a good assistant but dont see him moving the needle much as a head coach, but hey, better than a white retread.
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3. "I mean, they likely have a top 3 pick to look forward to" In response to Reply # 1
And that was likely part of why he wants the job. It's a dire situation, but one where the expectations will hopefully be tempered, given Gasol's newfound washedness.
4. "This isn't one of those drafts, though. And this is a black coach. " In response to Reply # 3
This isn't a Lebron James-Ben Simmons draft. There's some good players but draft classes are everything in these situations.
>And that was likely part of why he wants the job. It's a dire >situation, but one where the expectations will hopefully be >tempered, given Gasol's newfound washedness.
And if expectations were tempered, then they wouldn't have fired their last coach, who everyone thinks is good.
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17. "Yeah but let's not shame Memphis over this in any way" In response to Reply # 1
They are like New Orleans and a small handful of other orgs, very open to black coaching hires. At least half the coaches in their franchise's history have been black. Jackson, Hollins, Lowe, Davis, Fizdale, Bickerstaff, not sure if I am missing anyone.
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8. "chaunce is looking for a FO gig, right?" In response to Reply # 5
>It's gotta be Mr. Big Shot time, right?
him upstairs and stack on the sideline would be ill.
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19. "#TheProcess's own, congrats to him" In response to Reply # 10
He's got experience with rebuilding between Philly and was also part of a competitive team with the Cavs when he was in player development. I dunno where he worked in between but he is a very solid basketball man, I like this hire a lot.
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He's in between analytics and old school. End of the day though, yea he got a job before Sam. Clifford I wouldnt be surprised if he can get that team to a playoff birth like he did Charlotte--- but thats about his ceiling
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20. "I guess he is a good fit for their personnel, defense first." In response to Reply # 14
Definitely a step back in terms of opportunity which I guess is to be expected. If he doesn't have some success here he may find himself back in the lead assistant role.
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The Toronto Raptors are hiring assistant Nick Nurse as the franchise's new head coach, league sources tell ESPN. Sides are working through details of contract now.
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