Cavs Coaching Search

[EdMonix11]

It wouldn't be nearly as big a story, but being turned down by a coach that has been fired 2 times in 36 months would say an awful lot about where we're at in general.

Everyone gets turned down at some point in life by the hot chick (in this case Lebron), but if you get turned down by the homely looking chick (mike brown) who should be all over your offer it is in many ways far more embarrassing.

I have never seen a person as negative as you, Birdy. I mean, you continually look at the negative side of everything. How do you make it thru the day and more importantly, why are you still a fan?

 

[Shakalu M.D.]

I'd be all for Jackson coming in in an executive role as well, but nothing you said here really differentiates him from Holmgren's situation at all.

Holmgren was also one of the best NFL coaches ever; was also supposed to mentor Shurmur, especially since it was his guy; and Jackson supposedly wants this role so he doesn't have to travel as much (we all know Holmgren was the same)..

I really wouldn't classify Holmgren as one of the best coaches ever, that's why it didn't seem like I differentiated them. We just have different opinions of the guy. Holmgren was a good coach. Jackson was arguably the best coach of all time. Plus Jackson doesn't want to travel because of health concerns. Holmgren is just flat out lazy and that was well documented here.

That said, it's all moot. Jackson isn't coming.

 

[D-WAIT3]

I know he always spit in his cups and stared off like he was clueless! Would rather not see dribble dribble dribble shoot.

 

[DraftPick]

Where did this 'We may get turned down by Mike Brown' talk come from? The guy is moving back to Cleveland regaurdless of the Cavs offering him the job. If we offer it, he's going to take it. There aren't much better options in the NBA than the Cavs right now.

And going back to that video, why do WE always get shit on because it's cold? New York: cold. Chicago: cold. Boston: cold. Seattle: rainy as shit, cold. But those cites NEVER get the weather conversation brought up. The national media and their big city bias just pisses me off.

 

[Tornicade]

Where did this 'We may get turned down by Mike Brown' talk come from? The guy is moving back to Cleveland regaurdless of the Cavs offering him the job. If we offer it, he's going to take it. There aren't much better options in the NBA than the Cavs right now.

And going back to that video, why do WE always get shit on because it's cold? New York: cold. Chicago: cold. Boston: cold. Seattle: rainy as shit, cold. But those cites NEVER get the weather conversation brought up. The national media and their big city bias just pisses me off.

its because everyone secretly has a hankering for some flip

 

[3 Da Hard Way]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In the early stages of the Sixers' coaching search, two names have risen to the top of the list, sources say: Mike Brown and Brian Shaw.</p>&mdash; Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KBergCBS/status/326706028215402496">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[kidduck]

[h=1]Musselman might fit Cavs' mold[/h]

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April 22, 2013, 5:00pm

If things don’t work out with Mike Brown or Phil Jackson, the Cavaliers may want to give a shout to Eric Musselman.

The Cavs, of course, are looking for a coach after firing Byron Scott last week.

It’s been a while since Musselman coached an NBA team, but that shouldn’t matter. If Cavs general manager Chris Grant really is looking for “a worker, a grinder” as Grant indicated … well, Musselman fits the profile.

After all, Musselman has unofffically coached all 30 NBA teams (more on that in a minute).

First, let’s start with the basics.

Musselman, 48, is a native of Ashland, Ohio, and a product of Brecksville High. His father, the late Bill Musselman, coached the Cavaliers in the early 1980s and the Minnesota Timberwolves after that.

Eric Musselman is friends with Grant, both having played for coach Hank Egan at the University of San Diego. In fact, when Musselman was hired as coach by the Golden State Warriors (2002), he offered Grant a job on his staff.

Grant turned it down, instead recommending another San Diego product, David Fizdale -- and that’s who Musselman hired.

Fizdale is now an assistant with the Miami Heat, and considered a potential candidate for the Cavs job.

Anyway, back to Musselman.

He spent this past season as an assistant under Herb Sendek at Arizona State. Before that, Musselman was the 2012 D-League Coach of the Year. He led the Los Angeles D-Fenders to a 38-12 record, the best finish in league history.

Along with all that, Musselman coached the Warriors for two years, the Sacramento Kings for another (2006-07), and has assisted the likes of Doc Rivers in Orlando and former Cavs coach Mike Fratello in Memphis.

So, what about Musselman coaching all 30 teams?

Well, that’s what he did (along with commentary on D-League broadcasts) during the time he was unemployed following his stint with the Kings.

Musselman made index cards of every NBA team, formulated a practice plan for each, and “coached” each team’s games, picking one team a week. He went through the entire league, in alphabetical order.

In other words, Musselman wrote out a practice plan for the Atlanta Hawks in week one, and focused solely on managing their games while watching on NBA League Pass. The next week, he moved on to the Boston Celtics. On and on it went.

That’s dedication, that’s working, that’s grinding.

Beyond the numbers

Now, you may look at Musselman’s overall NBA record (108-138) and be unimpressed. But when you consider the personnel on those Warriors and Kings teams, it was actually quite an accomplishment.

Musselman interviewed with the Cavs once before, back in 2005 when he went to dinner with majority owner Dan Gilbert. Musselman admired Gilbert’s passion and understands and appreciates the Cavs’ current building plan, centered around young star Kyrie Irving, and Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters.

He once said one of the primary responsibilities of a coach is "continually figuring out a way to get your players better."

He’s received praised from former D-Leaguers who made it to the NBA, such as Indiana swingman Gerald Green.

“He did a hell of a job really motivating me, really pushing me every day in practice when I was with LA,” Green said. “I have to give him credit.”

Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin and Oklahoma City guard Kevin Martin have also spoken highly of Musselman’s approach.

It’s true Musselman hasn’t run an NBA team in seven years. It’s true he’s never been to the Finals or even the playoffs. It’s true he wouldn’t make the splash of a Brown or Jackson -- two candidates the Cavs are believed to have already contacted.

But Musselman fits the mold Grant said he’s seeking, and is the type of teacher and devoted coach who just might serve a developing team well.

Twitter: @SamAmicoFSO

 

[Stark]

I'd love to see Mike Brown get another coaching job.




Just not with the Cavs.

 

[wuck]

Musselman might fit Cavs' mold

Someone in this thread or the Mike Brown thread posted that they just saw The Bullshit Whisperer and Musselman having a meal together. I guess we know part of what they were talking about?

 

[daytripper]

Someone in this thread or the Mike Brown thread posted that they just saw The Bullshit Whisperer and Musselman having a meal together. I guess we know part of what they were talking about?

I just logged in to post that...I guess GeoGervin really did see The Bullshit Whisperer and Musselman together at Outback.

 

[foucault87]

Musselman sounds like someone that would make an excellent assistant if we were to pick up MB. If he is as good of an offensive mind as is stated, and as good at developing players, he would be a valuable addition to the coaching staff.

 

[Adam]

The Bullshit Whisperer might be getting the fan base ready for the back-up plan with Eric Musselman. To his credit he was quite good in Golden State and was very creative offensively its a shame he was an assistant with Doc in orlando (when he sucked). Its amazing how much hank egan influenced NBA coaching, what a legend

 

[RyanStackAttack]

The Bullshit Whisperer might be getting the fan base ready for the back-up plan with Eric Musselman. To his credit he was quite good in Golden State and was very creative offensively its a shame he was an assistant with Doc in orlando (when he sucked). Its amazing how much hank egan influenced NBA coaching, what a legend

Musselman used to write columns for The Bullshit Whisperer's web site. He shills this cat every coaching season.

http://www.foxsportsohio.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/story/Musselman-might-fit-Cavs-mold?blockID=894981&feedID=3725
http://blog.suns.com/a-coach-without-a-team/
http://fanmonster.com/?p=1618

I will say, at least, The Bullshit Whisperer unabashedly has no claims to be an actual journalist.

https://twitter.com/SamAmicoFSO/status/54691826438909952

 

[EdMonix11]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In the early stages of the Sixers' coaching search, two names have risen to the top of the list, sources say: Mike Brown and Brian Shaw.</p>— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KBergCBS/status/326706028215402496">April 23, 2013</a></blockquote>
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The thing that might make Shaw MORE likely to get a job now, as opposed to after his time in LA, is that since nobody understands how the triangle offense works, Shaw has scrapped his triangle offense in Indiana, and instead, has only implemented pieces of the triangle to fit into a more unsophisticated offense; so basically he's not strictly a triangle guy anymore. He's now spent two years with a team in which the Cavs inspire to be and Shaw has done an excellent job of developing guys like Paul George, George Hill, and Lance Stephenson. I'd be on-board as long as he brings some of the Pacers attitude with him......

 

[Vlad]

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