Because he may be 1 of the only coach to ever be able to reach Cousins. Who's ever been able to calm Cousins down? Calipari wasn't able to. Malone wasn't able to. All of these guys are his favorite coaches. I bet Pop wouldn't let Cousins get away with the crap he does, but I doubt Cousins wouldn't stop doing it.
I think Jackson could be the only guy who would be able to reach Cousins and tell him stop his antics. Tell him to get back on defense, because there's a new play. He can connect to Cousins on a spiritual and emotional level. Say what you want about his coaching, but he was a players' coach. All of his players loved him. Cousins needs a coach like Jackson. Do I think Jackson would be a good coach for the Kings? no. Do I think Jackson would be a good coach for Cousins? Yes. Vlade seems very motivated to move forward with Cousins. This seems like a Vlade type of move.
Remember the type of background he comes from... it's the same type of background these players come from. That's why he connects more with them, than regular people. The NBA is heavily religious, and the players come from very religious backgrounds. I don't see how Jackson has done anything terrible that would turn away the Kings. Is it his affair? I'd predict that 90% of the NBA players have cheated on their wives. This is a cheating culture that people refuse to recognize. Is it okay, hell no, but that's the reality of things.
This team can't afford to take a risk on any questionable coaching candidates, regardless of how high the perceived reward might be. All coaches get fired for a reason, but in Jackson's case, a major part of that reason had less to do with the x's and o's, but who he is as a person, his coaching style, and the fact that he rubbed front office people the wrong way. I cannot stress enough how important it is that we do NOT hire a dude like that.
I mean seriously, we are without a doubt one of the most laughable franchises in sports history. Sure, Jackson MAY be a guy who can get to Cuz, but there's also a strong possibility that they're personalities clash, big time. You could say that about any coach, but i think Jackson is clearly above the rest of the pack when it comes to a level of inherent risk, based on the fact that as a coach, he relies heavily on religious preaching to motivate his players, which i do not feel will work in just any NBA locker room. I also recall a lot of discussion around the fact that Mike Malone was a major contributor as far as writing up plays and all that while Jackson played the preacher/cheerleader role.
We need stability, we need a guy who we can feel confident will be here for at least a few years without causing any drama. A standup, x's and o's guy that will fit into the hierarchy, without letting his ego call the shots. I'm not sure who that guy is, but it is not Mark Jackson. There is no room for his BS coaching approach on this team at this point in time, period. The next coach must be someone who can right the ship with MINIMAL chances t of rocking the boat.
