Kings coaching prospects (Merged)

I've always thought Billy Donovan was a heck of a coach, and he certainly would be more media savvy than Adelman was if thats something the Maloofs are looking for. Still more of an offensive oriented coach with some history of post season under performing teams, even in the college ranks though so i doubt it.
 
I have yet to see the argument that works for PJC.

Basically the ENTIRE argument for him is that he is lucky enough to be sitting next to a vastly superior coach on the bench. And then of course media hype of course.

Otherwise you have a coach with a losing record in the NBA -- in each case taking over for Adelman and rather than turning things around, making them worse. And who's peculiar claim to fame is the ability to get under players' skin with screaming diatribes resulting in one of the uglier incidents in NBA history. What, are we starting a collection of NBA ugliness or what? If you really can't think of anything more original than "must be associated with San Antonio", hire one of the Spurs OTHER assistant coaches (whoever they may be). Its not like PJ is some great winning coach with a single blackmark. He's a guy who never could relate to NBA athletes, lety alone Ron Artest, and for whom the season we just finished would be a great accomplishment. You could hardly find a coach with less upside and more potential for disaster if you tried.
 
Stan Van Gundy is my top choice.....has been since the firing of Adelman. I am okay with Mussleman, but I definitely do not....I repeat DO NOT...want Carlesimo. I think he would be a disaster for Ron (and Bonzi if he is re-signed).
 
I just picked him on the fly for a third choice. I honestly don't know too much about PJ C other than the Sprewell deal, defensive-minded, and screams ;). So, after much more thought, replaced with Paul Silas. Forgot about him, and think he could be good. Wasn't really his fault he had a tough time in Cleveland, and I think did a nice job in New Orleans/Charlotte.
 
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I like Paul Silas too. I think he was screwed over when Cleveland had that slump. But i don't think he fits the defensive-minded coach that the Maloofs are looking for.
 
I have a feeling Whisenant is at the top of the Maloofs list and they are leaning towards him.

Not sure if I am going to puke or if that feeling in my stomach is
how I deal with excitement as I get older.
 
The best argument for Whisenant - he's the coach of a title-holding team - is the best argument against him. He's doing a fantastic job with the Monarchs. I really don't see the Maloofs wanting to switch BOTH coaching jobs.
 
Just some of the ways they have worded thier comments. Like the new coach having a winning record at some level (not specifically the NBA). The Maloofs saying they would like to talk him and when he was asked about it saying he would listen. He fits the bill with his defensive minded, arena pushing, fan hand shaking, friends with the Maloofs type of coach they are wanting. The Monarchs start the season next Saturday, why wouldn't he kill that rumor now as his defending champs start the season? They could hand the Monarchs over to thier bud Coach T? Sorry Monarchs fans! :(
 
We'll have to see, of course, but that choice has potential disaster written all over it - for TWO teams instead of one.
 
When Whisenant first took over the Monarchs (I believe it was mid season), he just let the players play. It took a couple of seasons before he finally assembled the team he wanted and implemented his system. The Kings don't have the personnel he needs, so I'm betting this would be a similar scenario. I know Whisenant likes Kenny Thomas a lot, from what Coach T would sometimes say on the postgame shows on KHTK.
 
SacTownKid said:
Joe Maloof said on the Rise Guys that John Whisenant is a candidate.
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If he didn't, the next question would have been, "Well, if Coach Whiz isn't a candidate, does that mean you've made your decision?"

Joe was trying very hard NOT to have to say anything definitive about any of the names being thrown out.
 
VF21 said:
If he didn't, the next question would have been, "Well, if Coach Whiz isn't a candidate, does that mean you've made your decision?"

Joe was trying very hard NOT to have to say anything definitive about any of the names being thrown out.
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Sorry, don't deal in "if's", thats speculation, all I know is what I heard.
 
I was simply saying that his response doesn't really mean very much because of the context in which it was given. No big...
 
Kings113 said:
No. But that wasn't a good team.
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Okay, but I'm talking about the widely-reported conflicts O'Brien had with Webber and Iverson, among others. I don't see the Maloofs bringing him here because of the volatile personalities he would be dealing with.
 
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Okay, but I'm talking about the widely-reported conflicts O'Brien had with Webber and Iverson, among others. I don't see the Maloofs bringing him here because of the volatile personalities he would be dealing with.
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Which was about? I thought part of/it was defense?

I don't think Bonzi's been a bad player since he got out of Portland (Memphis stuff was bogus as explained in the bee), and Artest has been showing he's maturing since 2005, which I think continues (his unique quotes don't apply here ;) ). Haven't seen O'Brien as a screamer either.

Anyways, just was a thought because of his defensive-mind and time with Boston.
 
Brick, The more you have layed out PJ's past the more I have soured on him. Myself, I don't hold the Spree thing against him. It was a long time ago and it was Spree. Now if I heard Duncan came out and did it then I would be a tad more concerned but the Spurs players have nothing but great things to say. It's his past coaching W/L record that speaks to me.

However I do have an opinon on most asst coaches under great coaches and systems...I do believe and arguement can be made that asst's under great coaches have a chance in a good program of developing into good coaches. Does it always happen of course not. Some sports this is more evident ike the NFL. Actually because it seems everyone recycles coaches in the NBA you don't really see this as much.

The problem I do have with my theory applying for PJ is he is not just starting his career. He has already been a head coach and I assume is more set in his ways -VS- someone like Elston, AJ where they never held a head coaching job. I would assume this makes them more likely to be molded and learn how a great system works. Well of course to get more general one would assume that the great coaches have a good ability to spot good assts just as much as players. Which is why they seem to work out when they step to a HC job.

I have taken PJ off my list, I am still on the bandwagon of thinking Whiz is likely to be our next coach. I wish I could find that coach T interview before the playoffs, there were after a game and they(Ross and T) were actually talking about this. And again I have no opinion on him, just a gut feeling.
 
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BigWaxer said:
I have taken PJ off my list, I am still on the bandwagon of thinking Whiz is likely to be our next coach. I wish I could find that coach T interview before the playoffs, there were after a game and they(Ross and T) were actually talking about this. And again I have no opinion on him, just a gut feeling.
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If you want a better idea (and if you have broadband), you can go to WNBA.com and watch some of the Monarchs games free. There was one in there where the Monarchs beat some team (can't remember who it was) by like 40 points because they could only manage 20 points in one half against the Monarchs defense. That's really low even for the WNBA.
 
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Have you forgotten how he did in Philadelphia?
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wrong personal

I think he would be perfect with Artest/Bonzi

he likes a lot of defensive preasure and a really slow tempo - which should be a really nice fit

espically if we get rid of Mike or Brad

and what did he do in Philly? get them the 7th seed in the playoffs

what has Mo Cheeks done with almost the same squad(prolly better - older Iggi, Webber for a full season)
 
Larry Brown?

rumor has it that Dolan is considering buying out his contracts

what do you guys think?

personally , im not sold ,hes too much of a journyman coach but on the other hand he would be a perfect coach for Ron Ron
 
he is the kind of marquee guy the maloofs would be looking for...might not be the best fit due to his lack of stability but would be a fix in the minds of the oh-so-crazy maloofs
 
just heard the knicks might buy out larry brown's contract. if this does happend, what you guys think about getting LB here?
 
I just read it too.. Larry Brown could be gone in New York. We should try getting him. He has alot of experience.
 
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