Alright, since we all know this is coming, I figured I'd be the one to start it. So, include THREE suggestions for candidates you think could bring this team forward and in a new direction for next season and beyond, and reasons.
Mine:
1.) Rudy Tomjanovic: Proven Championship coach, great credentials, still relatively young in the scope of things, only his health and desire to come back could be a concern. Additionally, he has always scouted Europe heavily, and could possibly team well with Petrie in this regard. His teams have always won, and he remains one of the most qualified candidates on any list.
2.) Marc Iavaroni (Phoenix Suns Asst.): He's never been given a shot as a head coach, which is exactly why he'd interest me. There would be no bigger "fresh start" than a guy that comes from the run&gun Suns and seems to have an upbeat, positive, and forward-thinking attitude in all facets of the game. Plus, I have a sneaking suspicion that this was who Petrie actually wanted all along.
3.) Stan Van Gundy: Muscled out of a power-grab in Miami, still brings a great pedigree and is known for his relationships with players and ability to milk talent from his starting lineup down to the 8th, 9th, and 12th men on the roster- a quality that Rick seemed to have as well. Could be the right time to get a coach whose star seems to be rising, and could flourish in a situation where he's given both weapons and time.
Mine:
1.) Rudy Tomjanovic: Proven Championship coach, great credentials, still relatively young in the scope of things, only his health and desire to come back could be a concern. Additionally, he has always scouted Europe heavily, and could possibly team well with Petrie in this regard. His teams have always won, and he remains one of the most qualified candidates on any list.
2.) Marc Iavaroni (Phoenix Suns Asst.): He's never been given a shot as a head coach, which is exactly why he'd interest me. There would be no bigger "fresh start" than a guy that comes from the run&gun Suns and seems to have an upbeat, positive, and forward-thinking attitude in all facets of the game. Plus, I have a sneaking suspicion that this was who Petrie actually wanted all along.
3.) Stan Van Gundy: Muscled out of a power-grab in Miami, still brings a great pedigree and is known for his relationships with players and ability to milk talent from his starting lineup down to the 8th, 9th, and 12th men on the roster- a quality that Rick seemed to have as well. Could be the right time to get a coach whose star seems to be rising, and could flourish in a situation where he's given both weapons and time.
