Coach Search: Dan Hurley out, now who

Post #1 » by **Danny Darko** » Wed May 15, 2024 1:01 am

The Lakers will now start trying to find their next Head Coach.

And Pelinka his well vaselined hands. According to ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40139975/sources-lakers-start-contacting-head-coaching-candidates

In Pelinka's conversations with officials across the league, the term "grinder" keeps coming up in the general manager's description of an important characteristic for the next coach, sources said.

Lakers VP of Basketball Operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has been gathering information on a number of head-coaching candidates, including ESPN analyst JJ Redick, sources said. The initial wave of requests for interview permission will be with those the organization hasn't met with in previous searches, or simply knows less than other candidates.

The initial interview list is expected to include assistant candidates such as Miami's Chris Quinn and New Orleans' James Borrego, sources said.

Post #2 » by **TyCobb** » Wed May 15, 2024 1:05 am

Different from their last approach when they used Bumble. Maybe Dwight Howard will rejoin the team afterall.

ROballer · Post #3 » by **ROballer** » Wed May 15, 2024 5:00 am

I knew it was gonna be JJ Redick as soon as Ham was fired...waaay before his name was even mentioned.

They trying to keep Lebron, that's literally his guy.

We'll probably draft Bronny as well, we have #55 for that.

SlimShady83 · Post #4 » by **SlimShady83** » Wed May 15, 2024 5:43 am

ROballer wrote:
I knew it was gonna be JJ Redick as soon as Ham was fired...waaay before his name was even mentioned.

They trying to keep Lebron, that's literally his guy.

JJ Is another first time coach? Just another coach for Bron to push around JKs

We'll probably draft Bronny as well, we have #55 for that.

As long as It's only the #55 and not 17, but wouldn't suprise me they're considering It for the 17 as well

Post #5 » by **Kilroy** » Wed May 15, 2024 6:41 pm

Was LeBron at the Cavs game to send a message to the FO or to recruit DMitchell?

I'm starting to wonder if LeBron is more out than in for an extension... The FO seems to be just spewing all sorts of information right now, and all seeming to be formatted to keep LeBron happy...

Which isn't a recipe for success if he does stay... We've already basically handed the team to him and his team, and it's produced a single weak championship and years of mediocrity... Cranking up the ass-kissing to 11 only makes our future more irrelevant...

Best thing that could happen to us is if he decided to walk... Unless we can keep him and AD and bring in DMitch...

stan francisco · Post #6 » by **stan francisco** » Wed May 15, 2024 9:57 pm

LeBron will retire. That’s my guess. Regardless, let’s get a real coach this time.

Her name is Becky Hammon.

TylersLakers · Post #7 » by **TylersLakers** » Wed May 15, 2024 10:19 pm

I fully expect Redick with a veteran coaching staff. The staff is almost more important to me than the head coach.

The best basketball candidates are obvious: Adelman, Nori, Quinn, Cassell. Probably in that order.
Who has LeBron's respect: Redick, Quinn, Cassell. I seriously doubt Adelman and Nori can command a room with LeBron in it.
F-NO: Borrego, Atkinson

Post #8 » by **Danny Darko** » Thu May 16, 2024 5:01 am

Read on Twitter

Greatness doesn't come to mind for me but...

Post #9 » by **Danny Darko** » Thu May 16, 2024 5:54 am

uhhh I hope not

Read on Twitter

Post #10 » by **Danny Darko** » Thu May 16, 2024 7:03 am

yeah. Nick the Quick feels like I do:

Read on Twitter

stan francisco · Post #11 » by **stan francisco** » Thu May 16, 2024 2:22 pm

Bickerstaff!!!

It’s a total no-brainer if he gets fired.

Reddick who has only coached nine year olds can be an assistant for a few years before coaching the winningest franchise in the NBA.

NBAWestFan · Post #12 » by **NBAWestFan** » Tue May 21, 2024 2:47 pm

Long Term I think JJ is good. I don't think the Lakers are going to win in the near term.

There is a learning curve and I think he can learn better than Ham.

Post #13 » by **Slava** » Tue May 21, 2024 4:41 pm

Danny Darko wrote:

Read on Twitter

Greatness doesn't come to mind for me but...

Yeah Kevin Ding is the lakers propaganda arm so if he leans in that strongly, it’s going to happen.

Post #14 » by **Danny Darko** » Tue May 21, 2024 5:13 pm

Slava wrote:
Danny Darko wrote:

Read on Twitter

Greatness doesn't come to mind for me but...

Yeah Kevin Ding is the lakers propaganda arm so if he leans in that strongly, it’s going to happen.

It also gives Rob the rookie coach narrative to absolve him from any moves he makes

Post #15 » by **Kilroy** » Tue May 21, 2024 5:51 pm

At some point, the little self-congratulating bubble the FO has crafted around themselves has to burst... Right?
Nobody could possibly think this is a realistic path to success?

But maybe they know LeBron isn't coming back so why not get a cheap coach and start the rebuild?

stan francisco · Post #16 » by **stan francisco** » Tue May 21, 2024 5:59 pm

Good for the Lakers fans: winning. Good for Jeannie: Jersey sales. Her dad never played it safe.

Post #17 » by **TyCobb** » Tue May 21, 2024 9:18 pm

Redick seems like a Jeanie crush so I would not be surprised if he ends up with an opportunity coaching the Lakers.

SlimShady83 · Post #18 » by **SlimShady83** » Wed May 22, 2024 5:37 am

Just hire JJ already for gods sake lol

Post #19 » by **Kilroy** » Wed May 22, 2024 5:33 pm

I changed the title for accuracy...

Wile E. Coyote · Post #20 » by **Wile E. Coyote** » Wed May 22, 2024 5:38 pm

Rachel Nichols thinks he’s gonna be a good coach. That’s all I need to hear!