Coaching Interviews begin

[Retroram52]

The story on NBC Sports states Love is interested in the GSW, Bulls, Celts, Knicks, and Lakers. I suppose anyone that is going to increase his salary. I think alot of it a smokescreen for a lot of reasons.

 

[trojanfan12]

The story on NBC Sports states Love is interested in the GSW, Bulls, Celts, Knicks, and Lakers. I suppose anyone that is going to increase his salary. I think alot of it a smokescreen for a lot of reasons.

Yeah, shortly after I posted that I hadn't heard of him being interested in the Celtics, I see a report that he's interested in the Celtics.

I agree that some of it is probably a smokescreen. That's smart on both his part and the T-Wolves part. On his part because it will help him get more money and the T-Wolves because they can drive up the asking price if they ultimately choose to trade him.

 

[Retroram52]

It is understandable TJF12. The stories change so rapidly, you read one and think you have the gist under your belt and before you can post on the SportsHoopla, the story changes and you are left holding the embarrassment bag. I have done that one on a number of occasions. I can't point fingers on that one.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

So Kevin Ollie is off the list.

Kevin Ollie signs five-year extension with Connecticut Huskies - ESPN

 

[Retroram52]

Yea LALakersboy. That happened a couple of days ago and Ollie parlayed the Lakers interest into some serious bucks and an increase in salary.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Good think Lakers didn't call his bluff. Ollie wanted more than Kerr and now he settles for half of that.

 

[Retroram52]

Shaqdaddy. I think when the Lakers expressed interest, his wheels got going and he never intended to leave UConn but used the situation to get more money. All the power to him on that front.

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

 

[Black Adam]

Morningside High school in the house...!!!

er, not that i'm plugging my old Alma Mater or anything...

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Byron Scott seems to be the frontrunner at the moment but we all know that means nothing really.

I like the fact he's said the first person he wants to talk to is Kobe about the team: Byron Scott says he is 'perfect guy' for Los Angeles Lakers' coaching job - ESPN Los Angeles

"Obviously, if I get the job, the first conversation I have is with Kobe," said Scott, who spent last season as an analyst for Time Warner Cable SportsNet, the Lakers' television partner. "We have to talk about the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. We have to also talk about which type of direction we'll be taking and also talk about the type of game that he's going to be playing because he's going to have to change his game a little bit, and I think he knows that.

 

[Retroram52]

Yea B. Scott has the early momentum and he and Kobe and Nash would probably be the coaching staff. One ex-player and two present players until Nash succumbs to a medical retirement and then Scott will make him a coach which I am sure he has thought about. He'd make a great coach for all those young guards like Swaggy, Meeks, Farmar, and Bazemore.

 

[lakersrule]

Byron Scott seems to be the frontrunner at the moment but we all know that means nothing really.

I like the fact he's said the first person he wants to talk to is Kobe about the team: Byron Scott says he is 'perfect guy' for Los Angeles Lakers' coaching job - ESPN Los Angeles

"Obviously, if I get the job, the first conversation I have is with Kobe," said Scott, who spent last season as an analyst for Time Warner Cable SportsNet, the Lakers' television partner. "We have to talk about the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. We have to also talk about which type of direction we'll be taking and also talk about the type of game that he's going to be playing because he's going to have to change his game a little bit, and I think he knows that.

He's had several conversations with Kobe the past couple of months. I'm sure this is someone Kobe would be onboard with. I think it would be a good choice.

There's the Kyrie Irving aspect of this hire. They are close. Irving would have to give up a lot of money to sign with the Lakers. He might have a good situation in Cleveland with their #1 pick and if Lebron happened to go back.

Scott is good with PGs. That could influence the Lakers pick if Smart is in the mix. The more video of Smart I see, the more I like him. He certainly needs to improve his perimeter shooting, but he's solid otherwise. Well built for the NBA.

 

[tomodach10]

Smart was a no show against top competition. He has a very inconsistant jump shot. Don't want him. He may be a bust. He is not a point guard.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Smart is aggressive going towards the rim which I like in a PG.

We'll see who we end up with in a months time but I'm fairly confident in Mitch and know that whoever we draft will be a positive addition to the team.

 

[Retroram52]

I'd like to see Voneleh but I'm with you and others Shaqdaddy. We shall wait and see in about a month.

 

[Retroram52]

I suppose now that the Lakers have become impressed with Lionel Hollins and he has Kobe's blessing. There are articles suggesting that the Lakers were leaning toward B. Scott and then they decided to interview Lionel Hollins, which according to the article at Yahoo Sports, has not occurred yet. Interesting indeed.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

At this point I'd be good with anyone except D'Antoni

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

At this point I'd be good with anyone except D'Antoni

Or Avery Johnson.

 

[trojanfan12]

I suppose now that the Lakers have become impressed with Lionel Hollins and he has Kobe's blessing. There are articles suggesting that the Lakers were leaning toward B. Scott and then they decided to interview Lionel Hollins, which according to the article at Yahoo Sports, has not occurred yet. Interesting indeed.

I don't think this necessarily changes them leaning towards Scott or any other potential candidate. They are following their due diligence. I am sure that there will be a few more interviews, both formal and informal before a decision is made.

 

[Retroram52]

I am beginning to warm-up to Hollins. I think he would bring the offensive and the defensive skills coaching and the experience of playoffs and a championship mentality to the job. He has had some raw deals but is more solid than Scott's experience which TJF12 you have chronicled already numerous times in other threads.