Head coach & GM options

[Glenn]

I don't know who Mike Malone is and don't like it that I would need to do some research to figure it out. The ownership needs to hire someone with a proven track record and a successful track record in the NBA at that. Hiring Mike Malone would make it all sound to the average fan like the same song, different singers. That's my reaction.

 

[HereWeBoogie]

Holy Crap guys. its safe to finally focus on Basketball related issues again!

 

[Gary]

I want friggin Rick Adelman back. Is there any way to poach him from the T-Wolves?

 

[Mad D]

We can pretty conclusively scratch PJ off the list:

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/phil-jackson-seattle-groups-plan-134131066--nba.html


And probably a good thing too, given that I think he's slimey.

"I won't be doing the (front-office) job in Sacramento. I like Sacramento," said Jackson. "Well, not that much."

"I had communication with the guy that's trying to make this move," Jackson said on the Tonight Show, referencing Chris Hansen, the ringleader of the Seattle bid. "It was serious talk. I thought he was a really good guy for the league."

Gross

 

[whozit]

The sac bee said it will take 2 weeks for the deal to be official and Vivek and co to officially take over.

Is this going to hurt their coaching and GM search? A lot of candidates may not want to discuss a job, before the old coach and GM are officially let to.

also, I would be open to mike Malone as coach, but mullin had very little success when he was GM. I would prefer golden states assistant GM or keep Petrie for one more year to see if he can work some of his old magic, pre-Maloofs screw job.

I could see keeping him around as a consultant but nothing more. I suspect he may be too old school with trusting the eyes only.

 

[Hoovtrain]

I want friggin Rick Adelman back. Is there any way to poach him from the T-Wolves?

This!

 

[HereWeBoogie]

or keep Petrie for one more year to see if he can work some of his old magic

no thanks. i dont want to risk another Jimmer over Kawhi Leonard or T-Rob of Harrison Barnes draft.

 

[cuad]

I'm with the rest of you. I'd be ok with Malone. He has a good track record (Cavs, Hornets, Warriors), but I don't want Chris Mullin. I would keep Petrie.

 

[apollo916]

Who cares. Just let the boys play!

 

[ParniValjak]

Well, that may require removing both Van Gundy brothers from the list of candidates: they both would probably be good for Cousins, but I don't think that either one of them has much of a reputation for coaching star guards. I guess Stan coached a young Wade, but you can even question how good he actually was at that. McMillan coaches the kind of defense I like, and he has coached great guards; bigs, not so much.

I have to say that McMillan makes the most sense to me! He is proven enough to be a good signing and he is young enough to be a long term coach that this franchise needs. Like you, I like the way he coaches defence and the way he suctures his team. He coached Roy and Tyreke is a very similar type of guard. He also coached Aldridge and it's fair to say he helped develop those guys into all-stars.

He clearly values defence and especially interior shot blocker. I for one would be very happy with McMillan as our coach. He just makes too much sense for us when you consider his ability to develop and mould young talent and his ability to build a good team. Before Roy's knees blew up and Portland was seen as one of the best young up and coming teams in the league. They were on the way up but injuries to Roy and Oden destoyed that team.

As for GM, I would not be surprised in the slightest if GSW's assistant GM (Schelk???) was brought in as a GM. He is an advanced stats guy, a workaholic which sounds just like the type of person Vivek would want on his team. I also wouldn't be surprised if Petrie stays on as a consultant of sorts, a bit like Jerry West in GS. Not sure how I feel about that.

But in terms of a coach, give me McMillan any day of the week, re-sign Tyreke and extend Cousins and let the good times roll. Nate will be demanding but fair and develop these two guys into the 1-2 punch that some of us think they can be. SCARY!

I want us to keep Reke and an advanced stats type GM will be all over this kid. His season has been very much underrated and I can't help but feel that a advanced stats type front office would be all over this kid.

 

[Telemachus]

Well, that may require removing both Van Gundy brothers from the list of candidates: they both would probably be good for Cousins, but I don't think that either one of them has much of a reputation for coaching star guards. I guess Stan coached a young Wade, but you can even question how good he actually was at that. McMillan coaches the kind of defense I like, and he has coached great guards; bigs, not so much.

JVG coached John Starks, Allan Houston, Latrell Sprewell, Scott Brooks, Mark Jackson, Tracey MacGrady, and Steve Francis.

 

[Sac.Kings]

I have to say that McMillan makes the most sense to me! He is proven enough to be a good signing and he is young enough to be a long term coach that this franchise needs. Like you, I like the way he coaches defence and the way he suctures his team. He coached Roy and Tyreke is a very similar type of guard. He also coached Aldridge and it's fair to say he helped develop those guys into all-stars.

He clearly values defence and especially interior shot blocker. I for one would be very happy with McMillan as our coach. He just makes too much sense for us when you consider his ability to develop and mould young talent and his ability to build a good team. Before Roy's knees blew up and Portland was seen as one of the best young up and coming teams in the league. They were on the way up but injuries to Roy and Oden destoyed that team.

As for GM, I would not be surprised in the slightest if GSW's assistant GM (Schelk???) was brought in as a GM. He is an advanced stats guy, a workaholic which sounds just like the type of person Vivek would want on his team. I also wouldn't be surprised if Petrie stays on as a consultant of sorts, a bit like Jerry West in GS. Not sure how I feel about that.

But in terms of a coach, give me McMillan any day of the week, re-sign Tyreke and extend Cousins and let the good times roll. Nate will be demanding but fair and develop these two guys into the 1-2 punch that some of us think they can be. SCARY!

I want us to keep Reke and an advanced stats type GM will be all over this kid. His season has been very much underrated and I can't help but feel that a advanced stats type front office would be all over this kid.

I'll give you that McMillan makes a lot of sense, and he certainly is a good option, but in my eyes he should not be our primary candidate. I think Sloan should be targeted heavily. I watched those Portland teams a lot in the playoffs and they had huge issues scoring sometimes because McMillan focuses on defense almost too much. Sloan is masterful at controlling egos and instantly commands respect, plus his offensive sets trump those of McMillan's any day. The only thing is does Sloan even want to coach, and if he does, would he even consider Sacramento? The Kings have a lot going for them now, perhaps his interest could be directed here.

 

[Livinthedream]

I want friggin Rick Adelman back. Is there any way to poach him from the T-Wolves?

I've thought about this many times, but don't think you can recapture the past by simply bringing back the coach.

 

[rhythmless]

I've thought about this many times, but don't think you can recapture the past by simply bringing back the coach.

It's not necessarily to recapture the past. After his unceremonious departure Adelman went on to create winning teams at Houston and Minnesota. His long career is built on being one of the original "players coaches" and his professional reputation is that he gets the most out of every single guy. He's also been able to adjust his style of play to suit the players he is given. Guys like playing for him and they play hard for him. I can't think of any time a player has said a bad thing about Adelman. Adelman is one of the top coaches in NBA history. Not recent history. All history.

Who's a better current coach than Adelman? Pop, yes. I would say Thibs, Rivers, Sloan, and Adelman would be the tier under Pop. But he's an elite coach.

 

[VF21]

I've thought about this many times, but don't think you can recapture the past by simply bringing back the coach.

I don't want Adelman back. Different times, different feeling. Plus, it's widely reported that Mrs. Adelman is in poor health and Rick may be retiring from basketball anyway.

 

[Livinthedream]

It's not necessarily to recapture the past. After his unceremonious departure Adelman went on to create winning teams at Houston and Minnesota. His long career is built on being one of the original "players coaches" and his professional reputation is that he gets the most out of every single guy. He's also been able to adjust his style of play to suit the players he is given. Guys like playing for him and they play hard for him. I can't think of any time a player has said a bad thing about Adelman. Adelman is one of the top coaches in NBA history. Not recent history. All history.

Who's a better current coach than Adelman? Pop, yes. I would say Thibs, Rivers, Sloan, and Adelman would be the tier under Pop. But he's an elite coach.

I think Adelman is a great coach for all the reasons you mention. I just think that too many things have changed to bring Adelman back and expect some of the same results. We all love that era of Kings basketball, but time to build a new era.

 

[Livinthedream]

I don't want Adelman back. Different times, different feeling. Plus, it's widely reported that Mrs. Adelman is in poor health and Rick may be retiring from basketball anyway.

Exactly

 

[Glenn]

I've thought about this many times, but don't think you can recapture the past by simply bringing back the coach.

There is some curious logic being used re: Adelman at least in my view. I would see his hiring as one way of getting one of the best coaches around and not out of sentiment or any magical thinking that this would recreate the past. Nor would I turn him down because we need to leave the past in the past. He is either good or he isn't based on his present energy and skills. I would leave it up to he and his family to decide whether he wanted to coach anymore. I certainly wouldn't turn him down because I thought I knew how his wife's health would effect his decision making re: coaching. That's up to him. I don't think we have reached the status of being able to pick and chose as we please quite yet.

If someone can present a rational reason for why he shouldn't be offered the position, I am willing to listen.

 

[VF21]

There is some curious logic being used re: Adelman at least in my view. I would see his hiring as one way of getting one of the best coaches around and not out of sentiment or any magical thinking that this would recreate the past. Nor would I turn him down because we need to leave the past in the past. He is either good or he isn't. I would leave it up to he and his family to decide whether he wanted to coach anymore. I certainly wouldn't turn him down because I thought I knew how his wife's health would effect his decision making re: coaching. That's up to him. I don't think we have reached the status of being able to pick and chose as we please quite yet.

It was widely reported a couple of months ago that Coach Adelman was seriously considering retirement because of his wife's health. If he continues in the NBA, it's assumed that he'll be returning to Minnesota.

He's not really on the open market.

 

[King Baller]

How about Mike Malone in the lead role and Rick Adelman in the "Coachie" role? Rick can consult and not bear the full rigors of a NBA Coaches season? This seems like a win-win. I could see Petrie staying another season or two as consultant to the GM.

This brings the Petrie - Adelman band back together yet breathes new life into the franchise.

KB

 

[ParniValjak]

There is some curious logic being used re: Adelman at least in my view. I would see his hiring as one way of getting one of the best coaches around and not out of sentiment or any magical thinking that this would recreate the past. Nor would I turn him down because we need to leave the past in the past. He is either good or he isn't based on his present energy and skills. I would leave it up to he and his family to decide whether he wanted to coach anymore. I certainly wouldn't turn him down because I thought I knew how his wife's health would effect his decision making re: coaching. That's up to him. I don't think we have reached the status of being able to pick and chose as we please quite yet.

If someone can present a rational reason for why he shouldn't be offered the position, I am willing to listen.

I think I am have been very local in the past about wanting Adelmqn back. He never should have left!

But, I do believe he is under contract with Timberwolves for another year or two and as such he is unavailable. If he returns as a coach, it will be with the Timberwolves. He has said that he is thinking about retiring from coaching due to his wife's health issues. Now if he does that, he could be brought back to Sacramento as some sort of consultant (like coachie) or in a front office position that does not require a great deal of travel so he can be close to his wife.

In perfect world, I would have Adelman back in a heart beat as he is one of the all time great coaches who has a history of getting the best out of his players and making average players look good by putting them in a postion to succeed!

 

[LWP777]

Okay, serious question. Is there ANY chance Smart wont get fired? As of right now, he's the coach of the Sacramento Kings and I believe he has a year left on his contract.

Since the transfer of ownership won't happen until the end of this month can he even be terminated right now by our new ownership group? I just would prefer to not have him around at all right now. Do he and V have any ties going back to when he was coaching the Warriors?

 

[rainmaker]

Do he and V have any ties going back to when he was coaching the Warriors?

Pretty sure Vivek is part of the group which fired Smart's ***. Either way, he sees the turnaround GS made under Jackson and I'm betting is intelligent enough to see that wouldn't have happened had GS not given Smart his walking papers.

GS cleaned house, I expect that to happen here too.

 

[Gilles]

Yeah, Vivek already interviewed Smart for coaching job and decided to let him go. Don't think Smart will get another chance to impress Kings owners with Powerpoint presentation or his cheerful personality.

 

[Vlade4GM]

If Pritchard is available, I definitely want him.

 

[ParniValjak]

If Pritchard is available, I definitely want him.

Isn't he a GM at Indiana these days?

Larry Bird might be available!

 

[VF21]

Pretty sure Vivek is part of the group which fired Smart's ***. Either way, he sees the turnaround GS made under Jackson and I'm betting is intelligent enough to see that wouldn't have happened had GS not given Smart his walking papers.

GS cleaned house, I expect that to happen here too.

This.

 

[Bricklayer]

Yeah, Vivek already interviewed Smart for coaching job and decided to let him go. Don't think Smart will get another chance to impress Kings owners with Powerpoint presentation or his cheerful personality.

Poor Keith has to be pissed that this guy keeps on following him around and persecuting him just for being a ****ty coach.

 

[NewArena]

With respect to choosing the coach, Ranadive has said that if he's interviewing a guy and Ranadive's mind start to wander during the interview, he's not going to hire him. If the guy can't hold Ranadive's attention during an interview, then he's not going to hold the attention of a team. That obviously leaves Smart off the list. And Sloan for that matter. A younger, more vibrant Sloan, yes. A 71 year old Sloan, I doubt it. Think of someone dynamic, articulate, and smart for the head coaching position.

You're scaring me. This feels like a musselman description

 

[HndsmCelt]

Isn't he a GM at Indiana these days?

Larry Bird might be available!

The rumor is that Larry IS looking to get back in the game. The problem is of course I can't imagine him anywhere but Indy or Boston... but if you can get him he is obviously the man.