Pretty sure it'll be a Messina HC, Snyder assistant coach scenario...
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Pretty sure it'll be a Messina HC, Snyder assistant coach scenario...
Here's another nugget...
Lindsey worked closely with Ferry in SA before he went to join the Hawks and Lindsey joined the Jazz.... so I'm pretty sure Lindsey knows Snyder pretty well too.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2024631-lakers-insider-if-la-wants-a-new-coach-how-about-quin-snyder
Lindsey worked closely with Ferry in SA before he went to join the Hawks and Lindsey joined the Jazz.... so I'm pretty sure Lindsey knows Snyder pretty well too.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2024631-lakers-insider-if-la-wants-a-new-coach-how-about-quin-snyder
SojoDave
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Just heard on 1280 that DL is going to interview John Stockton for our head coaching position. Can you imagine the guff DL would get if he ever had to fire John Stockton? Would we take down the statue if Stockton was as bad as Ty? Would John Stockton ever give an interview as head coach? Would he teach Trey to be a real point guard? The questions are endless.
Re: Stockton situation
Bad. Bad. Bad.
Hornacek did it the right way. He transitioned from a shooting coach, to the assistant coach, to the HC. Stockton coming in from the cold to lead this team is gonna be VERY VERY tough. Unless he has a group of very good and supportive assistants supporting him.
Bad. Bad. Bad.
Hornacek did it the right way. He transitioned from a shooting coach, to the assistant coach, to the HC. Stockton coming in from the cold to lead this team is gonna be VERY VERY tough. Unless he has a group of very good and supportive assistants supporting him.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Don't think that could happen. If Snyder is an assistant under contract, why would Atlanta let him go to another team as an assistant? Aren't they only obligated if the new position is a promotion?
AS for Stockton....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Love the guy as a player. But outside of coaching his sons' teams, he has no experience. I suspect there's really no truth to this rumor. They might be asking Stockton to return in some capacity, but doubtful it's the HC job. Lindsey would be banking his career on a guy who has never coached before - not going to happen.
green
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So, if John Stockton decides to take the job, would Phil come out of retirement to be his #1? We know Stockton can do good with helping young PG's, as we've seen Burke and Williams do well and learn from him.
Would Stockton be able to help Favors get out and run more? There is 4-6 pts a game if a big man would just run every time down the floor.
Stockton would probably still need a defensive coach. Who does he turn to then? Does he bring back some of Ty's assistants? They don't exactly scream defensive coach to me.
Would Nate McMillan come over to coach as an assistant if he feels that Indy's situation is unstable? He would get a long term job, and if Utah turns around quickly, he could use that to get back to a head coaching job.
Would Stockton be able to help Favors get out and run more? There is 4-6 pts a game if a big man would just run every time down the floor.
Stockton would probably still need a defensive coach. Who does he turn to then? Does he bring back some of Ty's assistants? They don't exactly scream defensive coach to me.
Would Nate McMillan come over to coach as an assistant if he feels that Indy's situation is unstable? He would get a long term job, and if Utah turns around quickly, he could use that to get back to a head coaching job.
green
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I think Stockton's success would depend more on his assistants than him, himself. If he can surround himself with talent, like Phil Johnson and Nate McMillian, then he could rely on them and be more of a face, motivator, etc and leave some of the in game stuff to Phil and Nate. Then, as he learns and grows as a coach, Phil retires, Nate becomes a HC somewhere, Stock takes on more of the duties.
I'm not against it if he brings in the right assistants (or Utah agrees to pay for the right assistants). That was Ty's biggest downfall. He didn't have the right assistants, or he didn't listen to them (ie, Horny wanting to run more and play the younger guys more).
I'm not against it if he brings in the right assistants (or Utah agrees to pay for the right assistants). That was Ty's biggest downfall. He didn't have the right assistants, or he didn't listen to them (ie, Horny wanting to run more and play the younger guys more).
Jazzonic3030
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Assistant Coach Jerry Sloan/Karl Malone
green
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This. Stockton is either HC or no coach.
Please explain why you believe this.
He wanted to watch his kids play college basketball though. I think they all have graduated now. He might have 1 kid who is in middle school or something.
Knowing how humble and down to earth person Stockton is, I wouldn't be all that surprised if he accepted a lower rank than HC. It's a safer career move also, if things don't go well, his legacy wouldn't get hurt as it would comparing to a possible failing as the head coach. And I don't see why any head coach candidate wouldn't want to work with him, it does not necessarily mean the new HC would be just a stair for Stockton to step on later.
The all issue is, to me, whether if he is willing to take to plunge and cruise to the new territories now, as he often states the opposition of that.
The all issue is, to me, whether if he is willing to take to plunge and cruise to the new territories now, as he often states the opposition of that.
Getting Traded
Banned
Stockton was one of the smartest basketball players of all time. No way would he pull a Ty. If he said yes, it would be as if a comet collided with Jazz Nation. No way you could take another coach over him. I'd have supreme confidence in him, and you know just by his reputation, so would the players.
Boylen? Stockton? The Van Gundys?
This.
Ill be very disapointed if any of these people get hired as our head coach. JVG is the most boring coach I could think of. He runs the slowest offense that is terrible. SVG is just a side show attraction not a head coach. There is a reason no team seriously wants them anymore. Stockton was a great player. He has no coaching experience and does not seem to have a personality for it. He did not even call plays when he was on the court, he looked to Sloan for that. On top of that he seems like someone that will be a players coach and I think after TY I would prefer to go the other way.