James Borrego Has 2nd Interview With Lakers

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Thu May 30, 2024 2:33 am

James Borrego had a second interview with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

Borrego is also a candidate for the Cleveland Cavaliers' head coaching vacancy.

Borrego has a strong reputation for player development including serving as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs for a decade. Borrego also has head coaching experience with the Charlotte Hornets.

Borrego is currently an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

MitchB3 · Post #2 » by **MitchB3** » Thu May 30, 2024 2:55 am

I'm staying away from the Lakers Head Coaching gig, until LeBron retires.

Pickled Prunes · Post #3 » by **Pickled Prunes** » Thu May 30, 2024 6:43 pm

MitchB3 wrote:I'm staying away from the Lakers Head Coaching gig, until LeBron retires.

Or insisting that it's a minimum of a 5-year deal.

_BALLDONTLIE · Post #4 » by **_BALLDONTLIE** » Thu May 30, 2024 9:26 pm

Pickled Prunes wrote:
MitchB3 wrote:I'm staying away from the Lakers Head Coaching gig, until LeBron retires.

Or insisting that it's a minimum of a 5-year deal.

Depends on what you value more, the guaranteed money you'll get after (inevitably) being fired before those 5 years are up vs. not having the stain on your coaching record/reputation of having been part of this mess in LA.