The search for a new coach results in Ryan Saunders (pg 11)

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No decision SHOULD be made until Rosas has interviewed other qualified candidates IMO.

Do you marry a girl only when you "interviewed" all other qualified girls or when you find the only one you need?

I interviewed a lot of girls before I married one. Those previous interviews are what helped me know I had found the right one when I did. That marriage lasted almost 25 years, but ended in divorce. I will never know what might have happened had I interviewed more girls.

[minimus]

No decision SHOULD be made until Rosas has interviewed other qualified candidates IMO.

Do you marry a girl only when you "interviewed" all other qualified girls or when you find the only one you need?

I interviewed a lot of girls before I married one. Those previous interviews are what helped me know I had found the right one when I did. That marriage lasted almost 25 years, but ended in divorce. I will never know what might have happened had I interviewed more girls.

Sorry, KGdaBom it was not a direct question that you needed to answer. I meant that I am more concerned about "vision" that Rosas has, clear criteria to find a right HC for this team. Not "the most successful coach that available now on the market" like we did with Thibs completely ignoring the fit and other factors. I personally see one very important thing in Ryan. Is that just like HOU are build to maximise Harden unique combination of shot creating and making ability, Ryan was successful to maximise KAT scoring abilities in limited games. Also Rosas underlined that we need to invest all resources to develop our young players and we are all witnesses that Ryan has been excellent in this area as well.

P.S. Once again sorry, KGdaBom.

[Klomp]

Took me til I was 31, but I only interviewed one. Proposed three weeks ago and we'll be married next summer.

[Klomp]

Some of the best coaches ever created a lot of tension. Billy Martin in baseball for one. Him and Steinbrenner would go at it. Steinbrenner would fire him. Later Steinbrenner would come to his senses and Hire Billy back and the Yankees would win another WS.

You realize that was 30-40 years ago, right? Times have changed.

[Klomp]

No decision SHOULD be made until Rosas has interviewed other qualified candidates IMO.

I wouldn't be surprised if he conducts interviews or at least talks to other sources in Chicago next week at the lottery and draft combine.

[Domejandro]

No decision SHOULD be made until Rosas has interviewed other qualified candidates IMO.

I wouldn't be surprised if he conducts interviews or at least talks to other sources in Chicago next week at the lottery and draft combine.

On the flip side, let's say he interviews Ryan privately and Ryan absolutely kills it/he decides Ryan is a guy he want to work with; there is a legitimate chance that a search might not happen because of that. A lot of organizations handle these kinds of things (albeit generally in the front-office) privately when they can.

Congrats on getting engaged!

[Klomp]

I wouldn't be surprised if he conducts interviews or at least talks to other sources in Chicago next week at the lottery and draft combine.

On the flip side, let's say he interviews Ryan privately and Ryan absolutely kills it/he decides Ryan is a guy he want to work with; there is a legitimate chance that a search might not happen because of that. A lot of organizations handle these kinds of things (albeit generally in the front-office) privately when they can.

He's probably got all the info he needs right now on Saunders. I don't think the fact that the 7-10 day timeline comes out now and perfectly lines up with the Chicago schedule is a coincidence.

From the Strib story linked earlier....

Saunders and Rosas met for several hours Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and have gone over all facets of the franchise. Their discussions ranged from personnel to style of play, player development, building an assistant coaching staff, and how to modernize the Wolves offense into an up-tempo, efficient offense. But their conversations haven’t just dealt with on-court issues. They have discussed the importance of communication, leadership and how best to succeed in the Minnesota market in collaboration with other aspects of the organization, the source said.

[Domejandro]

I wouldn't be surprised if he conducts interviews or at least talks to other sources in Chicago next week at the lottery and draft combine.

On the flip side, let's say he interviews Ryan privately and Ryan absolutely kills it/he decides Ryan is a guy he want to work with; there is a legitimate chance that a search might not happen because of that. A lot of organizations handle these kinds of things (albeit generally in the front-office) privately when they can.

He's probably got all the info he needs right now on Saunders. I don't think the fact that the 7-10 day timeline comes out now and perfectly lines up with the Chicago schedule is a coincidence.

From the Strib story linked earlier....

Saunders and Rosas met for several hours Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and have gone over all facets of the franchise. Their discussions ranged from personnel to style of play, player development, building an assistant coaching staff, and how to modernize the Wolves offense into an up-tempo, efficient offense. But their conversations haven’t just dealt with on-court issues. They have discussed the importance of communication, leadership and how best to succeed in the Minnesota market in collaboration with other aspects of the organization, the source said.

Didn't see that (out of free articles), honestly that just suggests that Ryan likely has the job secured, but if the "search" extends more than a couple weeks, it looks a bit uncomfortable for him. I would be actually shocked if Ryan doesn't get it, though.

[theGreatRC]

Took me til I was 31, but I only interviewed one. Proposed three weeks ago and we'll be married next summer.

Congrats brother!

[KGdaBom]

Do you marry a girl only when you "interviewed" all other qualified girls or when you find the only one you need?

I interviewed a lot of girls before I married one. Those previous interviews are what helped me know I had found the right one when I did. That marriage lasted almost 25 years, but ended in divorce. I will never know what might have happened had I interviewed more girls.

Sorry, KGdaBom it was not a direct question that you needed to answer. I meant that I am more concerned about "vision" that Rosas has, clear criteria to find a right HC for this team. Not "the most successful coach that available now on the market" like we did with Thibs completely ignoring the fit and other factors. I personally see one very important thing in Ryan. Is that just like HOU are build to maximise Harden unique combination of shot creating and making ability, Ryan was successful to maximise KAT scoring abilities in limited games. Also Rosas underlined that we need to invest all resources to develop our young players and we are all witnesses that Ryan has been excellent in this area as well.

P.S. Once again sorry, KGdaBom.

No need to be sorry at all. I am not compelled to answer questions you ask whether legit or rhetorical. I thought it was a good analogy for the process of choosing a head coach.

[KGdaBom]

Took me til I was 31, but I only interviewed one. Proposed three weeks ago and we'll be married next summer.

Congrats. you really only interviewed/dated one girl in your life?

[KGdaBom]

Some of the best coaches ever created a lot of tension. Billy Martin in baseball for one. Him and Steinbrenner would go at it. Steinbrenner would fire him. Later Steinbrenner would come to his senses and Hire Billy back and the Yankees would win another WS.

You realize that was 30-40 years ago, right? Times have changed.

I don't know if that has changed. Maybe.

[shrink]

Took me til I was 31, but I only interviewed one. Proposed three weeks ago and we'll be married next summer.

Congrats. you really only interviewed/dated one girl in your life?

Yes. Define “interview.”

(congrats!)

[shrink]

I listened to “In the Zone” on KFAN this morning. Trent Tucker said that whether Ryan Saunders was the choice or not, Rosas needs to give the new coach a 4-5 year deal, because the team needs continuity.

1. Do you believe that a new coach needs a 4-5 deal?

2. If yes, how much does this hurt Ryan’s chances?

[Klomp]

Took me til I was 31, but I only interviewed one. Proposed three weeks ago and we'll be married next summer.

Congrats. you really only interviewed/dated one girl in your life?

Yes, I only dated one.

[Worm Guts]

I listened to “In the Zone” on KFAN this morning. Trent Tucker said that whether Ryan Saunders was the choice or not, Rosas needs to give the new coach a 4-5 year deal, because the team needs continuity.

1. Do you believe that a new coach needs a 4-5 deal?

2. If yes, how much does this hurt Ryan’s chances?

I don’t believe that to be true, but I would think it would significantly hurt Saunders chances. If you’re committing to the next coach for that period of time, you really need to open up the interview process to several candidates.
My thought though is that next year should be somewhat of a rebuilding process and that would work out fine to have Saunders coach and be evaluated during that period.
I have no idea what Rosas’s thoughts are at this point.

[Nick K]

No decision SHOULD be made until Rosas has interviewed other qualified candidates IMO.

I wouldn't be surprised if he conducts interviews or at least talks to other sources in Chicago next week at the lottery and draft combine.

On the flip side, let's say he interviews Ryan privately and Ryan absolutely kills it/he decides Ryan is a guy he want to work with; there is a legitimate chance that a search might not happen because of that. A lot of organizations handle these kinds of things (albeit generally in the front-office) privately when they can.

Congrats on getting engaged!

That's exactly right in my view. Rosas knows who is available out there and who isn't. He already knows without interviewing most of them that they are not a fit here. He'll talk to people in Chicago and he knows exactly what he's looking for. My guess is that Ryan fits that bill. I think all the talk of Ryan not being qualified is a bunch of bunk. I've heard through the grapevine opponent coaches are very impressed with the job he did under difficult circumstances. The key is to get Ryan the right set of assistants. A defensive guru is most important. A great shooting coach would help. Make that 2 great shooting coaches.

[Nick K]

Took me til I was 31, but I only interviewed one. Proposed three weeks ago and we'll be married next summer.

Congratulations! Best wishes. Nothings better if you have the right one.

[KGdaBom]

Took me til I was 31, but I only interviewed one. Proposed three weeks ago and we'll be married next summer.

Congrats. you really only interviewed/dated one girl in your life?

Yes. Define “interview.”

(congrats!)

Whatever it means to you.

[KGdaBom]

I listened to “In the Zone” on KFAN this morning. Trent Tucker said that whether Ryan Saunders was the choice or not, Rosas needs to give the new coach a 4-5 year deal, because the team needs continuity.

1. Do you believe that a new coach needs a 4-5 deal?

2. If yes, how much does this hurt Ryan’s chances?

I can't imagine giving Saunders a contract past this season. IMO he is currently auditioning for the job. If Joerger is too abrasive then Jeff van Gundy would be high on my list and I know he's older. Honestly I don't know the up and coming assistants.