I will laugh so hard that I pop out an eye ball if Dan ends up hiring either of the Van Gundys.
I got a fantastic idea.
Offer the HC job to RJ.
I think he would love it. He doesn't need a long term deal. He can always go back to tv. Lord knows he would be respected. The other assistants can help with the work load.
Make it happen.
I like it. Can Kendrick Perkins be on the staff?He's not far removed enough from the team yet and I think he has his mind made up on broadcasting and seems pretty passionate about it. A former player who is highly respected and I think will one day be a terrific coach is Shane Battier. He's currently the Director of Basketball Development and Analytics. Eric Spoelstra and LeBron raved about his intellect and attention to detail.
Karl would be a disaster. He was such an asshole in sac and clashes with strong personalities.As much as Pitino is a pig I do think he would be a good choice for a young team as would Karl. Both are good teachers
I'd fire Larry Drew tonight and get someone who's willing to raise their hand and agree to coach this group of players without trying to strongarm the organization into something.
If he was worth a shit as a coach, sure, but we all know he's not.
I know one thing...Larry Drew isn't getting any other head coaching job anytime soon, so he should take his 76 games, take his bigger salary this year, and see if he cant do some good work with the young guys to change the narrative about him as a coach.
Sounds familiar....I would consider going in a different direction but looking outside reeks of desperation. Tough spot but they should've had a back-up in place before letting Lue go.
And giving Larry Drew a big payday doesn't reek of desperation?
Fuck what anyone thinks, hire the right guy for the job at all costs. Larry Drew is not that guy. Easy decision, IMO.
Yeah good point, f*** the optics at this point. When has an interim guy ever made these kind of demands in any sport?