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http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/story/14262743p-15075903c.html
Kings give Musselman another look
All the Maloofs reportedly are on hand as the coach gets a second interview.
By Sam Amick -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 12:01 am PDT Thursday, June 1, 2006
The Kings were scheduled to interview Memphis assistant and former Golden State head coach Eric Musselman for a second time in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, one week after he was the first candidate to interview for the head-coaching post.
The decision supports what sources within the Kings organization have confirmed - that Musselman appears to have surpassed Monarchs coach John Whisenant as the front-runner after it was believed Whisenant already had been chosen by Kings co-owners and longtime friends Joe and Gavin Maloof.
A key element of the interview - which also could take place today - was the expected presence of Colleen and George Maloof, the mother and brother of the Kings' co-owners who were not present for Musselman's first interview. All six members of the Maloof family - Colleen, Joe, Gavin, George, Phil and Adrienne - are believed to have a part in the second go-round.
Musselman, 41, considered one of the best interviewees in the industry, has a coaching résumé far outweighing that of Whisenant and Golden State assistant Mario Elie, who was interviewed May 25. Sources who confirmed Musselman's second interview asked not to be identified for fear of reprisal.
His NBA experience is extensive, beginning when he took a front-office job with the Los Angeles Clippers following graduation from the University of San Diego. Musselman later became the Clippers' assistant director of scouting before his first NBA coaching experience.
He spent the 1990-91 season as a Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach under his father and then-head coach, the late Bill Musselman. In 1998, Eric Musselman began a two-year stint as an assistant coach in Orlando, working first under Chuck Daly and then Doc Rivers.
When he was named the Warriors' coach in 2002, Golden State had not won more than 21 games in any of the previous four seasons. But Musselman led the Warriors to a 38-44 record in his first season and a 37-45 mark in his second before he was fired.
In 2003-04, the Warriors were the most improved defensive team in the NBA, allowing 9.6 fewer points per game than the prior season and finishing 14th overall. In Memphis, the Grizzlies led the league in fewest points allowed this season (88.5) under head coach Mike Fratello.
Musselman spent seven years as a coach in the Continental Basketball Association, becoming the youngest coach in league history, at 23, and posting a 270-122 record while leading the Florida Beach Dogs (who became the Rapid City Thrillers during his tenure). He also was the club's general manager for eight years, hiring current Detroit coach Flip Saunders, then a college assistant, in 1988 as coach.
Musselman's .688 winning percentage as a CBA coach was second in league history behind Denver head coach George Karl, who coached for five seasons in the league. Musselman also has experience in the United States Basketball League, coaching the Florida Sharks in the summers of 1995 and 1996. The Sharks were a combined 53-3 in his time (including playoffs), winning back-to-back USBL championships. He holds the highest winning percentage in league history.
Musselman's academic background supports his reputation as a good interviewee, as he was a three-time member of the West Coast Athletic Conference all-academic squad during his playing career at San Diego. Musselman also played in two NCAA Tournaments. Following his college career, Musselman was selected by the CBA's Albany Patroons in the fifth round of the 1987 draft.
The Kings still might wait to interview Phoenix assistant Marc Iavaroni, who has been highly recommended by a Western Conference general manager outside of Phoenix. Iavaroni's Suns are playing in the Western Conference finals.
Powe works out - Preparing for the June 28 draft, the Kings worked out Cal sophomore forward and Oakland Tech High School product Leon Powe (6-foot-8, 240 pounds), who had to reschedule his appearance from last week because of a stomach virus.
About the writer: The Bee's Sam Amick can be reached at (916) 326-5582 or samick@sacbee.com.
http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/story/14262743p-15075903c.html
Kings give Musselman another look
All the Maloofs reportedly are on hand as the coach gets a second interview.
By Sam Amick -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 12:01 am PDT Thursday, June 1, 2006
The Kings were scheduled to interview Memphis assistant and former Golden State head coach Eric Musselman for a second time in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, one week after he was the first candidate to interview for the head-coaching post.
The decision supports what sources within the Kings organization have confirmed - that Musselman appears to have surpassed Monarchs coach John Whisenant as the front-runner after it was believed Whisenant already had been chosen by Kings co-owners and longtime friends Joe and Gavin Maloof.
A key element of the interview - which also could take place today - was the expected presence of Colleen and George Maloof, the mother and brother of the Kings' co-owners who were not present for Musselman's first interview. All six members of the Maloof family - Colleen, Joe, Gavin, George, Phil and Adrienne - are believed to have a part in the second go-round.
Musselman, 41, considered one of the best interviewees in the industry, has a coaching résumé far outweighing that of Whisenant and Golden State assistant Mario Elie, who was interviewed May 25. Sources who confirmed Musselman's second interview asked not to be identified for fear of reprisal.
His NBA experience is extensive, beginning when he took a front-office job with the Los Angeles Clippers following graduation from the University of San Diego. Musselman later became the Clippers' assistant director of scouting before his first NBA coaching experience.
He spent the 1990-91 season as a Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach under his father and then-head coach, the late Bill Musselman. In 1998, Eric Musselman began a two-year stint as an assistant coach in Orlando, working first under Chuck Daly and then Doc Rivers.
When he was named the Warriors' coach in 2002, Golden State had not won more than 21 games in any of the previous four seasons. But Musselman led the Warriors to a 38-44 record in his first season and a 37-45 mark in his second before he was fired.
In 2003-04, the Warriors were the most improved defensive team in the NBA, allowing 9.6 fewer points per game than the prior season and finishing 14th overall. In Memphis, the Grizzlies led the league in fewest points allowed this season (88.5) under head coach Mike Fratello.
Musselman spent seven years as a coach in the Continental Basketball Association, becoming the youngest coach in league history, at 23, and posting a 270-122 record while leading the Florida Beach Dogs (who became the Rapid City Thrillers during his tenure). He also was the club's general manager for eight years, hiring current Detroit coach Flip Saunders, then a college assistant, in 1988 as coach.
Musselman's .688 winning percentage as a CBA coach was second in league history behind Denver head coach George Karl, who coached for five seasons in the league. Musselman also has experience in the United States Basketball League, coaching the Florida Sharks in the summers of 1995 and 1996. The Sharks were a combined 53-3 in his time (including playoffs), winning back-to-back USBL championships. He holds the highest winning percentage in league history.
Musselman's academic background supports his reputation as a good interviewee, as he was a three-time member of the West Coast Athletic Conference all-academic squad during his playing career at San Diego. Musselman also played in two NCAA Tournaments. Following his college career, Musselman was selected by the CBA's Albany Patroons in the fifth round of the 1987 draft.
The Kings still might wait to interview Phoenix assistant Marc Iavaroni, who has been highly recommended by a Western Conference general manager outside of Phoenix. Iavaroni's Suns are playing in the Western Conference finals.
Powe works out - Preparing for the June 28 draft, the Kings worked out Cal sophomore forward and Oakland Tech High School product Leon Powe (6-foot-8, 240 pounds), who had to reschedule his appearance from last week because of a stomach virus.
About the writer: The Bee's Sam Amick can be reached at (916) 326-5582 or samick@sacbee.com.
