The Bulls HAVE to at least exhaust this avenue. In landing Calipari at the helm...we would greatly enhance our chances of landing one of the big three in FA. Considering Calipari shares representation with Wade and Bosh. He's also close friends with LeBron James.
If anyone questions his coaching ability- anyone remember him out-coaching Phil Jackson in that first round series in 97-98? Calipari can flat out coach, with a resume most are envious of.
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Full Version: Official Bulls coaching search thread
So, which one will be the main blacked out name in the recruiting sanctions report. Wall or Cousins?
QUOTE (Balta1701-B @ May 5 2010, 08:58 AM) 
So, which one will be the main blacked out name in the recruiting sanctions report. Wall or Cousins?
without a doubt wall
now there are reports saying he is talking an extension with Kentucky, which is it?
QUOTE (DutheDoduhon21 @ May 5 2010, 12:01 PM)
now there are reports saying he is talking an extension with Kentucky, which is it?
Probably both, and he's using both to play off each other
There are two reasons I would love for this to happen. Players would probably rather play for Coach Cal than most of the other candidates, and Coach Cal seems to have ties to every person/player there is. But I don't really care if this DOESN'T happen, so it's win-win for me.
Per Insider:
Calipari told ESPN's Andy Katz he has no interest in the opening.
Kentucky also announced it would look to extend Cal's contract "until he retires" shortly after the Bulls rumors surfaced yesterday.
Yet, as Gary Parrish of CBS Sports writes: "[Calipari] has a history of publicly stating his affection for his current job while maneuvering to try to get another job. Most recently, he did it at Memphis."
Calipari told ESPN's Andy Katz he has no interest in the opening.
Kentucky also announced it would look to extend Cal's contract "until he retires" shortly after the Bulls rumors surfaced yesterday.
Yet, as Gary Parrish of CBS Sports writes: "[Calipari] has a history of publicly stating his affection for his current job while maneuvering to try to get another job. Most recently, he did it at Memphis."
KC believes Calipari's interest is legit.
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Calipari and Leon Rose are friends. Calipari coached Derrick Rose at Memphis. And the respected Leon Rose's prize client on a large roster of NBA players is LeBron James.
But with reports emerging that Calipari has interest in the Bulls' job and James will be the most coveted free agent to hit the market July 1, the conspiracy theorists are having a field day
...
Pay no mind to Calipari's denials based on semantics. "I'm not out searching for jobs." or "You won't hear about other colleges because I have the best job." Several NBA sources confirmed Yahoo! Sports' original report that Calipari has interest.
Whether it's reciprocal is unknown. General manager Gar Forman said he won't give updates, and team sources didn't shed any light on the matter.
But with reports emerging that Calipari has interest in the Bulls' job and James will be the most coveted free agent to hit the market July 1, the conspiracy theorists are having a field day
...
Pay no mind to Calipari's denials based on semantics. "I'm not out searching for jobs." or "You won't hear about other colleges because I have the best job." Several NBA sources confirmed Yahoo! Sports' original report that Calipari has interest.
Whether it's reciprocal is unknown. General manager Gar Forman said he won't give updates, and team sources didn't shed any light on the matter.
QUOTE (Balta1701-B @ May 6 2010, 08:35 AM)
I'm sure the Bulls will at least exhaust this avenue reference Caliapari. I'm sure they will and that's all I can ask...but IMHO...A Calipari hire would potentially guarantee us a FA signing of the Big 3. It also greatly enhances our chance at signing LeBron James, which would be the biggest FA signing in all of sports history.
Don't kid yourselves here...it could be any one of us coaching the Bulls with Bron next year and we'd be better off then say landing Phil Jackson and not getting one of the Big 3 FAs.
This thread has been updated to be the official Bulls coaching search news/discussion thread.
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"In my mind, there's not a huge rush," Forman said last Tuesday.
It seemed inconceivable given Del Negro had been reported to be fired since last December. But according to NBA coaching sources, Forman's words appear to be true.
The word around the league, as Forman continues to do background on prospective candidates, is that the Bulls will narrow their list to a certain number of finalists before scheduling interviews.
No known interviews have been scheduled, though it's possible, due to the tight-lipped nature of the Bulls, that they have conducted some privately.
The Bulls began research on prospective candidates back in December, but the process, according to people whom Forman has contacted about candidates, is becoming more comprehensive. The Tribune has confirmed Forman has done research on at least Mo Cheeks, Kevin McHale, Dwane Casey and Lawrence Frank.
That list isn't meant to be comprehensive. And it's unclear where the Bulls stand on the candidacies of Jeff Van Gundy and John Calpari.
"In my mind, the first week or two or several weeks, I want to gather as much information as possible," Forman said last week. "I don't want to be put in a box on what the time frame is. Could we find the right guy in a week? I guess we could. But there's no rush. It could drag into June, into July. There's not going to be a timetable."
The Bulls aren't solely focusing on the coaching search. League sources said they have begun private draft workouts at the Berto Center, though Matt Lloyd, the team's director of college scouting, is the point person for that process.
It seemed inconceivable given Del Negro had been reported to be fired since last December. But according to NBA coaching sources, Forman's words appear to be true.
The word around the league, as Forman continues to do background on prospective candidates, is that the Bulls will narrow their list to a certain number of finalists before scheduling interviews.
No known interviews have been scheduled, though it's possible, due to the tight-lipped nature of the Bulls, that they have conducted some privately.
The Bulls began research on prospective candidates back in December, but the process, according to people whom Forman has contacted about candidates, is becoming more comprehensive. The Tribune has confirmed Forman has done research on at least Mo Cheeks, Kevin McHale, Dwane Casey and Lawrence Frank.
That list isn't meant to be comprehensive. And it's unclear where the Bulls stand on the candidacies of Jeff Van Gundy and John Calpari.
"In my mind, the first week or two or several weeks, I want to gather as much information as possible," Forman said last week. "I don't want to be put in a box on what the time frame is. Could we find the right guy in a week? I guess we could. But there's no rush. It could drag into June, into July. There's not going to be a timetable."
The Bulls aren't solely focusing on the coaching search. League sources said they have begun private draft workouts at the Berto Center, though Matt Lloyd, the team's director of college scouting, is the point person for that process.
QUOTE (Balta1701-B @ May 9 2010, 04:36 PM)
This thread has been updated to be the official Bulls coaching search news/discussion thread.
Good work on this
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But an NBA source has said Bulls general manager Gar Forman has settled on the model for his ideal candidate -- someone who has had not only head-coaching experience, but also postseason experience in the league.
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Another reason for not rushing is that it is possible new candidates -- perhaps even coaches whose teams still are in the playoffs -- could emerge in the coming weeks.
Waiting could be the prudent move, especially since the current list of candidates with postseason experience is underwhelming. The Bulls are not concerned about the possibility of losing candidates when other vacancies are filled.
The premium on playoff experience seemingly would eliminate a few candidates -- Kevin McHale, Dwane Casey and Eric Musselman -- linked to the Bulls' search. It wouldn't eliminate Kentucky coach John Calipari, who made the playoffs with the New Jersey Nets in 1998.
Sun-Times
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Another reason for not rushing is that it is possible new candidates -- perhaps even coaches whose teams still are in the playoffs -- could emerge in the coming weeks.
Waiting could be the prudent move, especially since the current list of candidates with postseason experience is underwhelming. The Bulls are not concerned about the possibility of losing candidates when other vacancies are filled.
The premium on playoff experience seemingly would eliminate a few candidates -- Kevin McHale, Dwane Casey and Eric Musselman -- linked to the Bulls' search. It wouldn't eliminate Kentucky coach John Calipari, who made the playoffs with the New Jersey Nets in 1998.
Wtf? Coaches currently in the playoffs:
SVG
Alvin Gentry
Doc Rivers
Phil
Jerry
Mike Brown
Mike Woodson
Popovich was booted last night... and I think its pretty obvious that no one is leaving that list except for maybe Woodson, and I wouldn't want him.
I know there are rumors about Phil but I just don't buy into that
As for Spoelstra, McMillon, and Carlisle? No thanks
SVG
Alvin Gentry
Doc Rivers
Phil
Jerry
Mike Brown
Mike Woodson
Popovich was booted last night... and I think its pretty obvious that no one is leaving that list except for maybe Woodson, and I wouldn't want him.
I know there are rumors about Phil but I just don't buy into that
As for Spoelstra, McMillon, and Carlisle? No thanks
i think we can cross off JVG, he basically slammed the bulls for firing VDN
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Jeff Van Gundy isn't the only member of his family who thinks the Chicago Bulls handled the end of the Vinny Del Negro era poorly.
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy does not believe the recently fired Del Negro was given the proper backing from the Bulls front office, and Stan doesn't think Jeff will return to the coaching ranks next season for the Bulls or any other team.
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I thought Vinny [Del Negro] did a great, great job developing the young guys, and I think it will be very hard for anyone to come in and do a better job than he did.
” -- Stan Van Gundy
"I was shocked by the coaching change," Van Gundy told ESPNChicago.com after the Magic's shootaround on Monday morning. "I thought Vinny did a great, great job developing the young guys, and I think it will be very hard for anyone to come in and do a better job than he did."
The Magic will try to complete a four-game sweep of the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Jeff Van Gundy, working as an ESPN analyst, was critical of the Bulls' handling of Del Negro during a nationally televised broadcast several weeks ago, and his brother agreed.
"From midseason on, I don't think Vinny got much support from their organization," Stan said. "I didn't understand -- you never know the inner-workings, and so maybe there was some stuff behind the scenes -- but from a coaching perspective, Vinny did a very, very good job with that team.
"They gave up their two best wing scorers in [Ben] Gordon and [John] Salmons, and they were a great defensive team that struggled to score. I don't think that's shocking when you give up two guys like that. The front office makes the decision to make those trades [Gordon left via free agency], and then Vinny's the scapegoat for it. [It's a] hard thing to understand."
As for speculation that Jeff is a possible candidate for the Bulls opening, Stan was skeptical.
"I don't think he will coach again next season," he said. "I think there's other priorities in his life. I'd be surprised, in fact, I'd be very, very, surprised if he were back coaching next year."
When asked specifically if he thought his brother would listen if a team like the Bulls came calling, the Orlando coach went a step further.
"I don't even think he would have a willingness to interview," he said.
Van Gundy was complimentary about the Bulls' future led by All-Star point guard Derrick Rose, but he disagreed with the notion that the team had to focus on coaching candidates who had success with point guards in the past.
"I thought Vinny had great success with him," he said. "I thought he developed great and Vinny had great success with him, so if you want a guy who's had success with point guards I would think Vinny would be at the top of your list."
Is there a particular coaching candidate who Van Gundy thinks would be a better fit for the Bulls right now?
"Yeah," he said. "Vinny Del Negro."
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy does not believe the recently fired Del Negro was given the proper backing from the Bulls front office, and Stan doesn't think Jeff will return to the coaching ranks next season for the Bulls or any other team.
“
I thought Vinny [Del Negro] did a great, great job developing the young guys, and I think it will be very hard for anyone to come in and do a better job than he did.
” -- Stan Van Gundy
"I was shocked by the coaching change," Van Gundy told ESPNChicago.com after the Magic's shootaround on Monday morning. "I thought Vinny did a great, great job developing the young guys, and I think it will be very hard for anyone to come in and do a better job than he did."
The Magic will try to complete a four-game sweep of the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Jeff Van Gundy, working as an ESPN analyst, was critical of the Bulls' handling of Del Negro during a nationally televised broadcast several weeks ago, and his brother agreed.
"From midseason on, I don't think Vinny got much support from their organization," Stan said. "I didn't understand -- you never know the inner-workings, and so maybe there was some stuff behind the scenes -- but from a coaching perspective, Vinny did a very, very good job with that team.
"They gave up their two best wing scorers in [Ben] Gordon and [John] Salmons, and they were a great defensive team that struggled to score. I don't think that's shocking when you give up two guys like that. The front office makes the decision to make those trades [Gordon left via free agency], and then Vinny's the scapegoat for it. [It's a] hard thing to understand."
As for speculation that Jeff is a possible candidate for the Bulls opening, Stan was skeptical.
"I don't think he will coach again next season," he said. "I think there's other priorities in his life. I'd be surprised, in fact, I'd be very, very, surprised if he were back coaching next year."
When asked specifically if he thought his brother would listen if a team like the Bulls came calling, the Orlando coach went a step further.
"I don't even think he would have a willingness to interview," he said.
Van Gundy was complimentary about the Bulls' future led by All-Star point guard Derrick Rose, but he disagreed with the notion that the team had to focus on coaching candidates who had success with point guards in the past.
"I thought Vinny had great success with him," he said. "I thought he developed great and Vinny had great success with him, so if you want a guy who's had success with point guards I would think Vinny would be at the top of your list."
Is there a particular coaching candidate who Van Gundy thinks would be a better fit for the Bulls right now?
"Yeah," he said. "Vinny Del Negro."
tell ya what...this is THE ONLY reason why I would court Calipari...if and a big IF the Cavs crap down their pantlegs this series I think he's gone from Cleveland. Do you really think he'd end up with that sewer of a team in NY?!? IMO it's only between the Bulls and the Knicks...and I don't think NY is a consideration from a BB standpoint. Does Lebron really want to be on a rebuilder? Who knows....
I wouldn't rule out new jersey either
QUOTE (Sanitarium @ May 12 2010, 01:26 AM)
I wouldn't rule out new jersey either
For Lebron? They're out. In their attempt to make room to sign him they tanked the team so horribly that they actually made it an undesirable situation.
QUOTE (AtHomeBoy_2000 @ May 12 2010, 11:26 AM)
For Lebron? They're out. In their attempt to make room to sign him they tanked the team so horribly that they actually made it an undesirable situation.
Wall to Lebron, a Russian Billionaire for an owner, and a new venue in Brooklyn.
QUOTE (Balta1701-B @ May 12 2010, 12:43 PM)
Wall to Lebron, a Russian Billionaire for an owner, and a new venue in Brooklyn.
exactly. and what exactly is on the knick's roster that is so much better than new jersey? The only players they are guaranteed to have are Gallinari, Chandler, and Curryzilla
New Jersey has Harris, Lopez, and Courtney Lee all under contract for next year in addition to one of Wall/ Turner/Favors/Cousins
EDIT: even if tony parker ends up with the knicks... i don't think that changes TOO much
QUOTE (Sanitarium @ May 12 2010, 01:46 PM)
exactly. and what exactly is on the knick's roster that is so much better than new jersey? The only players they are guaranteed to have are Gallinari, Chandler, and Curryzilla
New Jersey has Harris, Lopez, and Courtney Lee all under contract for next year in addition to one of Wall/ Turner/Favors/Cousins
EDIT: even if tony parker ends up with the knicks... i don't think that changes TOO much
New Jersey has Harris, Lopez, and Courtney Lee all under contract for next year in addition to one of Wall/ Turner/Favors/Cousins
EDIT: even if tony parker ends up with the knicks... i don't think that changes TOO much
It just goes to show how awful of a job Cleveland has done in building around Bron when a 12 win team is considered a player to pry Bron away from them.
With the above mentioned factors regarding the Nets- you have to consider them a factor in the Bron sweeps. However, who knows how long they'll be playing in Newark? It could be another 3 or 4 years. Yes...Prokhorov has more money than Mickey Mouse and he'll have an even bigger impact than what Cuban did in Dallas. However, it'll take time for him to acclimate himself to the American Professional Athlete. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The money and marketing is there everywhere for the Big 3...it'll take a PERSONALIZED recruiting pitch to land one of those guys.
Oh and if New York pays Parker max money in a sign and trade....LMAO.
QUOTE (Sanitarium @ May 12 2010, 02:46 PM)
exactly. and what exactly is on the knick's roster that is so much better than new jersey? The only players they are guaranteed to have are Gallinari, Chandler, and Curryzilla
New Jersey has Harris, Lopez, and Courtney Lee all under contract for next year in addition to one of Wall/ Turner/Favors/Cousins
EDIT: even if tony parker ends up with the knicks... i don't think that changes TOO much
New Jersey has Harris, Lopez, and Courtney Lee all under contract for next year in addition to one of Wall/ Turner/Favors/Cousins
EDIT: even if tony parker ends up with the knicks... i don't think that changes TOO much
The Knicks can also offer 2 max deals though. So Bosh and Lebron can call each other up and say "Hey, you wanna play for the Knicks"?
QUOTE (Balta1701-B @ May 12 2010, 05:08 PM)
The Knicks can also offer 2 max deals though. So Bosh and Lebron can call each other up and say "Hey, you wanna play for the Knicks"?
Same applies for Miami essentially with Wade being one of those guys.
I posted this on another board... Let me throw this out there too. Does anybody recall recently James speaking up how much he admired the triangle?!? Has Phil officially reupped in LA yet? Not sayin'...but find it interesting on a conspiracy theorist level. 
QUOTE (Wanne @ May 12 2010, 11:55 PM)
I posted this on another board... Let me throw this out there too. Does anybody recall recently James speaking up how much he admired the triangle?!? Has Phil officially reupped in LA yet? Not sayin'...but find it interesting on a conspiracy theorist level.
The Triangle with a shooting guard and a SF is kind of how you did it originally.
Anyway...Cleveland would have to be willing to help the Lakers out. They'd get Bynum + back, but they'd have to be a willing participant.
Lebron and Kobe couldn't co-exist in LA no way, not a chance in hell. Kobe is THE guy in LA and I don't think he'd be too happy to give that up to Lebron.
QUOTE (Chicago Bulls Franchise @ May 13 2010, 10:36 AM)
Lebron and Kobe couldn't co-exist in LA no way, not a chance in hell. Kobe is THE guy in LA and I don't think he'd be too happy to give that up to Lebron.
talkin' more about Phil coming back to Chitown to coach Lebron and Rose.
QUOTE (Chicago Bulls Franchise @ May 13 2010, 12:36 PM)
Lebron and Kobe couldn't co-exist in LA no way, not a chance in hell. Kobe is THE guy in LA and I don't think he'd be too happy to give that up to Lebron.
Not that I'd expect it to actually happen given that team's ownership...but the Clippers are in position to make a max deal offer as well, and Blake Griffin, Eric Gordon, Baron Davis, and Chris Kaman, plus another top 10 pick, with an obvious hole at the SF position...if it wasn't for the ownership, in the 2nd biggest media market, with a team that would love to compete with the Lakers for attention and has huge room for revenue growth...that'd be a nearly ideal landing spot.
CSN aggrey sam says frank and cheeks are front runners-take it for what its worth.
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as the Chicago Bulls continue to gain stature in the heavily-speculated battle for superstar LeBron James, the organization continues to methodically make inroads in the search for a new head coach. According to media reports, the team may begin the interview process as early as this week.
Former New Jersey head coach Lawrence Frank and current Oklahoma City assistant coach--and ex-Portland and Philadelphia head coach--Mo Cheeks, a Chicago native, have reportedly emerged as front-runners for the position. Dallas assistant and former Minnesota head coach Dwane Casey, a finalist for the Bulls' candidacy in 2008, as well as TNT television analyst Kevin McHale, another ex-Timberwolves boss, are also garnering strong consideration, according to reports. The aforementioned quartet are each expected to interview for the job and Houston assistant coach Elston Turner has told media that he will also be interviewed for the opening.
Other expected candidates for the position include a trio of assistant coaches who have never been NBA head coaches: Boston's Tom Thibodeau--who is gaining increasing league-wide consideration with his masterminding of the Eastern Conference finalist Celtics' defense, Utah's Tyrone Corbin (a college star at DePaul) and Brian Shaw of the Lakers, a protege of former Bulls head coach Phil Jackson, who previously indicated he isn't interested in a return to Chicago. Former Toronto head coach Sam Mitchell, Lakers assistant Brian Shaw, Utah and ex-Golden State and Sacramento head coach Eric Musselman are also considered options, while Byron Scott, Avery Johnson and former Bulls head coach Doug Collins are reportedly no longer in the running, despite meeting with other teams that have head-coaching vacancies.
University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari has been linked to the Chicago job more recently, due to ties with superstar LeBron James, a free agent many observers speculate could be in a Bulls uniform next season. Calipari, who coached All-Star point guard Derrick Rose at the University of Memphis, has experience as an NBA head coach after a stint with the Nets.
Former New Jersey head coach Lawrence Frank and current Oklahoma City assistant coach--and ex-Portland and Philadelphia head coach--Mo Cheeks, a Chicago native, have reportedly emerged as front-runners for the position. Dallas assistant and former Minnesota head coach Dwane Casey, a finalist for the Bulls' candidacy in 2008, as well as TNT television analyst Kevin McHale, another ex-Timberwolves boss, are also garnering strong consideration, according to reports. The aforementioned quartet are each expected to interview for the job and Houston assistant coach Elston Turner has told media that he will also be interviewed for the opening.
Other expected candidates for the position include a trio of assistant coaches who have never been NBA head coaches: Boston's Tom Thibodeau--who is gaining increasing league-wide consideration with his masterminding of the Eastern Conference finalist Celtics' defense, Utah's Tyrone Corbin (a college star at DePaul) and Brian Shaw of the Lakers, a protege of former Bulls head coach Phil Jackson, who previously indicated he isn't interested in a return to Chicago. Former Toronto head coach Sam Mitchell, Lakers assistant Brian Shaw, Utah and ex-Golden State and Sacramento head coach Eric Musselman are also considered options, while Byron Scott, Avery Johnson and former Bulls head coach Doug Collins are reportedly no longer in the running, despite meeting with other teams that have head-coaching vacancies.
University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari has been linked to the Chicago job more recently, due to ties with superstar LeBron James, a free agent many observers speculate could be in a Bulls uniform next season. Calipari, who coached All-Star point guard Derrick Rose at the University of Memphis, has experience as an NBA head coach after a stint with the Nets.
QUOTE (DutheDoduhon21 @ May 17 2010, 09:36 PM)
CSN aggrey sam says frank and cheeks are front runners-take it for what its worth.
I like both of them actually. I would lean towards Mo Cheeks because I've always thought highly of him as a coach. He got a raw deal in Portland IMO as the Blazers were on their way down in a ridiculous Western Conference. He also got a raw deal in Philly as they just weren't a very good basketball team to begin with. People in OKC say he's really help take Westbrook's game to another level.
The 76ers are talking to Doug Collins about their coaching vacancy.
lets hire hubie brown
surprised this hasn't been posted yet but the bulls interviewed elston turner (rockets assistant) yesterday for 4 hours.
McGraw: Bulls not expected to make a hire until they get a chance to interview Thibodeau.
QUOTE (Balta1701-B @ May 21 2010, 12:22 PM)
McGraw: Bulls not expected to make a hire until they get a chance to interview Thibodeau.
GOOD!!!
thibodeau may be new front runner
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New Orleans’ interest in Tom Thibodeau has caused the Bulls to step up plans to interview the Boston assistant. They are hoping to meet with Thibodeau when the Celtics-Magic playoff series ends, if not sooner.
Some league sources suggest Thibodeau has become the frontrunner for the Bulls job. Ex-Portland and Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks remains a strong candidate, while former Nets coach Lawrence Frank has slipped. The Bulls held informal talks with both Cheeks and Franks this week during the Chicago predraft camp.
If any coach is going to get LeBron James’ attention, it might be Thibodeau. He designed the defense that helped Boston eliminate the Cavaliers in the second round of the playoffs. The Bulls think they have a chance to sign the two-time MVP as a free agent this summer.
Some league sources suggest Thibodeau has become the frontrunner for the Bulls job. Ex-Portland and Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks remains a strong candidate, while former Nets coach Lawrence Frank has slipped. The Bulls held informal talks with both Cheeks and Franks this week during the Chicago predraft camp.
If any coach is going to get LeBron James’ attention, it might be Thibodeau. He designed the defense that helped Boston eliminate the Cavaliers in the second round of the playoffs. The Bulls think they have a chance to sign the two-time MVP as a free agent this summer.
he's designed defenses that have stopped EVERYONE...
kobe, dwight, lebron, wade..
kobe, dwight, lebron, wade..
I have softened on Thibideau. I think he's the right man for the job now. The only thing that worries me is if he's really that good, why has it taken him so long to get a head coaching gig? If he can bring the same type of defense to the Bulls next year, that would be tremendous. And if you look at the Celtics team they really don't have that many great defenders on the team either. You got KG and Perkins who I'd call really good defensive players. Rondo can be exploited because of all the reaching he does and how he plays from behind all the time. Allen and Pierce were never good defenders before KG got there.
So I'm hoping that if he's the man for the job he can change our defense into one of the tops in the league. We have the tools. Joakim is a nice help defender, he's just got to get better at one on one defense in the low post. Rose has the potential to wreck havoc defensively with his quickness and I think Tom could teach him that. We know that Luol is probably the best overall defender on the team and of course Kirk. So all in all we have some good pieces to mask into a elite defensive team. You add Lebron to that and now you're on to something.
I just don't want Lawrence Frank, or Mo Cheeks.
So I'm hoping that if he's the man for the job he can change our defense into one of the tops in the league. We have the tools. Joakim is a nice help defender, he's just got to get better at one on one defense in the low post. Rose has the potential to wreck havoc defensively with his quickness and I think Tom could teach him that. We know that Luol is probably the best overall defender on the team and of course Kirk. So all in all we have some good pieces to mask into a elite defensive team. You add Lebron to that and now you're on to something.
I just don't want Lawrence Frank, or Mo Cheeks.
Cheeks and Thibodeau are my current 1 and 2. Phil Jackson would be the pipe-dream #1. Calipari ONLY if Lebron comes.
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The only thing that worries me is if he's really that good, why has it taken him so long to get a head coaching gig?
Well, one reason flat out appears to be that teams don't want to wait to the end of the Finals to interview him.
QUOTE (Balta1701-B @ May 24 2010, 06:12 PM)
Well, one reason flat out appears to be that teams don't want to wait to the end of the Finals to interview him.
That wasn't the case last year, and i think he interviewed a couple of times
Thibodeau reportedly has an official offer from the Hornets.
If its between here and NO, why on earth would you choose new orleans
CP3 is only there another 2 years
CP3 is only there another 2 years
QUOTE (Sanitarium @ May 26 2010, 02:56 PM)
If its between here and NO, why on earth would you choose new orleans
CP3 is only there another 2 years
CP3 is only there another 2 years
While I agree that the Bulls job is better... the reason he may choose New Orleans is b/c he'd have a sure head coaching job, whereas with the Bulls he's not guaranteed that since they're taking their time with this process. He's never been a head coach in the Association so I'd almost say he's dumb to not take it if he really has an offer from the Hornets. Why should he wait on Bulls management to figure things out when he could have a head job right now?
Sun-Times floats former Cavs coach Mike Brown as an option, but wonders whether it'd make sense with the whole LBJ situation.
QUOTE (Balta1701-B @ May 27 2010, 07:49 AM)
Sun-Times floats former Cavs coach Mike Brown as an option, but wonders whether it'd make sense with the whole LBJ situation.
Signing Mike Brown as our coach would be a detriment and would mean we wouldn't be getting Lebron James.
First time I've heard Laker Assistant Brian Shaw's name come up anywhere. That's a name I like, actually...if the Lakers decide to hold on to Phil for 1 more year, he might be steal-able.
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Thibodeau hired leading sports representation firm Creative Artists Agency on Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. CAA has an expanding coaching business in addition to its dealings with top free agents James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
...The Bulls and Nets also are interested in Thibodeau, though in Chicago’s case, his hiring of an agent could complicate matters since the Bulls are one of the only teams in the NBA that do not negotiate with coaching agents.
Link
...The Bulls and Nets also are interested in Thibodeau, though in Chicago’s case, his hiring of an agent could complicate matters since the Bulls are one of the only teams in the NBA that do not negotiate with coaching agents.
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Thibodeau on hold: The Bulls decided not to try and interview Boston assistant Tom Thibodeau during the break before the NBA Finals begins, but he remains a strong candidate for their head coaching job. There were signs general manager Gar Forman might visit Boston now that the Celtics eliminated Orlando in the Eastern Conference finals, but he did not make the trip.
Thibodeau is thought to be the top candidate for the New Orleans job and could also interview for New Jersey's opening, but he can't make any decision until the Finals are over. The Bulls have no formal interviews scheduled.
Herald
Thibodeau is thought to be the top candidate for the New Orleans job and could also interview for New Jersey's opening, but he can't make any decision until the Finals are over. The Bulls have no formal interviews scheduled.
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/...ks-with-no.html
Thibo should have been hired 2 years ago...now they're dragging their feet?!? 10 bucks says the Bulls screw this up and look like inept boneheads the entire hiring process...which in turn could carry over to the FA front.
Thibo should have been hired 2 years ago...now they're dragging their feet?!? 10 bucks says the Bulls screw this up and look like inept boneheads the entire hiring process...which in turn could carry over to the FA front.
QUOTE (Wanne @ May 30 2010, 11:50 PM)
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Thibo should have been hired 2 years ago...now they're dragging their feet?!? 10 bucks says the Bulls screw this up and look like inept boneheads the entire hiring process...which in turn could carry over to the FA front.
Thibo should have been hired 2 years ago...now they're dragging their feet?!? 10 bucks says the Bulls screw this up and look like inept boneheads the entire hiring process...which in turn could carry over to the FA front.
$100 says that won't be the case at all. There was a report yesterday saying Thibodeau's 1st choice would be the Bulls job.
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