NBA Vets you'd like to see as Head Coaches

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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 7:15pm #62211

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So the past few years the NBA has introduced some notable former players as NBA coaches (I.e Jason Kidd, Derek Fisher, Jeff Hornacek, Steve Kerr, Hoiberg, etc…) and that got me thinking about the next wave of veteran NBA players who could be manning the sidelines.
If there was 1 veteran player that I would love to see take on a head coaching role after retirement, my choice would be Manu Ginoboli. And for several reasons:
1.) He’s had starters’ talent for years, but accepted his role off the bench for the betterment of the team. That type of sacrifice would be an amazing example to a franchise competing for titles.
2.) He has championship credentials as a key contributor.
3.) He possesses excellent court vision for a non-point guard, which could translate to some really creative sets on offense.
4.) The obvious one… He’s a lifelong Pop disciple.
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 7:50pm #1032245

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Im going to go with Jr. Smith, Gilbert Arenas, Kendrick Perkins, Metta World Peace, DeMarcus Cousins, Javale McGee, Andrew Bynum, and Brian Scalabrine as ex NBA vets who would be great coaches
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 7:50pm #1032109

Reptilian Monk
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Im going to go with Jr. Smith, Gilbert Arenas, Kendrick Perkins, Metta World Peace, DeMarcus Cousins, Javale McGee, Andrew Bynum, and Brian Scalabrine as ex NBA vets who would be great coaches
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- Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 12:24am #1032323
  
  Robb_C
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  I see what you did there… Scalabrine doesnt belong though, hes actually a decent coach..
  
  Shane Battier would be my choice.. the guy has an incredible iq
  
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- Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 12:24am #1032188
  
  Robb_C
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  I see what you did there… Scalabrine doesnt belong though, hes actually a decent coach..
  
  Shane Battier would be my choice.. the guy has an incredible iq
  
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  - Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 12:37am #1032194
    
    Hype Machine
    Battier should take over from Coach K
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  - Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 12:37am #1032329
    
    Hype Machine
    Battier should take over from Coach K
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- Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 12:25am #1032192
  
  Mr. HookShot
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  Josh Smit? Lance Stephenson?
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- Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 12:25am #1032327
  
  Mr. HookShot
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  Josh Smit? Lance Stephenson?
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 7:53pm #1032247

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Andre Miller would be my choice. He’s been a smart player throughout his career, and now is a mentor on a young T-Wolves team. I would actually be a bit surprised if he didn’t become a coach in some capacity after he retires.
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 7:53pm #1032111

thetruth87
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Andre Miller would be my choice. He’s been a smart player throughout his career, and now is a mentor on a young T-Wolves team. I would actually be a bit surprised if he didn’t become a coach in some capacity after he retires.
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- Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 9:09pm #1032261
  
  daggers818
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  The Professor is a super smart player with a head for the game, but I recall when he played for the Clippers how it was reported that he had no locker room presence, wouldn’t mingle with players, and rarely ever spoke up. I remember when he was acquired I was so stoked since he was my favorite college player at the time, but he never really took hold of that team (and they needed the leaderhsip as there were a bunch of "personalities" on that team. If true, not sure that style would translate well to a leadership role despite the smarts.
  This may be an odd choice, but how about Draymond Green? I jut love the way he understands the all-around game and gets the most from himself. His energy is infectious, and he has that passion for the game. He’s still young, of course, but by the time he retires, he’ll be even more knowledgable and refined about the game.
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- Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 9:09pm #1032126
  
  daggers818
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  The Professor is a super smart player with a head for the game, but I recall when he played for the Clippers how it was reported that he had no locker room presence, wouldn’t mingle with players, and rarely ever spoke up. I remember when he was acquired I was so stoked since he was my favorite college player at the time, but he never really took hold of that team (and they needed the leaderhsip as there were a bunch of "personalities" on that team. If true, not sure that style would translate well to a leadership role despite the smarts.
  This may be an odd choice, but how about Draymond Green? I jut love the way he understands the all-around game and gets the most from himself. His energy is infectious, and he has that passion for the game. He’s still young, of course, but by the time he retires, he’ll be even more knowledgable and refined about the game.
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  - Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 11:22am #1032284
    
    Robb_C
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    Nba Gms actually consider Andre Miller as great HC material, and he probably wasnt too invovled with the Clippers locker room for the simple fact its The LA Clippers
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  - Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 11:22am #1032418
    
    Robb_C
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    Nba Gms actually consider Andre Miller as great HC material, and he probably wasnt too invovled with the Clippers locker room for the simple fact its The LA Clippers
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 8:17pm #1032249

Uncledrew
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Kirk Hinrich- Always been a winner and a steady contibutor on every nba team he’s been on. Was never the most athletic on the team but just new how to play the game. Always has had a great basketball Iq and we’ll respected by his teamates as a leader. Imo he’d bring great leadership and intangibles to an NBA locker room
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 8:17pm #1032113

Uncledrew
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Kirk Hinrich- Always been a winner and a steady contibutor on every nba team he’s been on. Was never the most athletic on the team but just new how to play the game. Always has had a great basketball Iq and we’ll respected by his teamates as a leader. Imo he’d bring great leadership and intangibles to an NBA locker room
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 9:22pm #1032269

SkalAndJamal
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KG would be awesome, get them fired up.
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 9:22pm #1032134

SkalAndJamal
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KG would be awesome, get them fired up.
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 9:27pm #1032271

Hype Machine
Doug McDermott.
Coaches son. Poor physical tools but gets it done with basketball IQ and fundamentals.

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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 9:27pm #1032136

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Doug McDermott.
Coaches son. Poor physical tools but gets it done with basketball IQ and fundamentals.

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- Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 11:14pm #1032303
  
  Hype Machine
  Lol negs for McBuckets?
  Man this forum’s changed.
  
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- Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 11:14pm #1032168
  
  Hype Machine
  Lol negs for McBuckets?
  Man this forum’s changed.
  
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  - Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 10:56am #1032278
    
    Choppy
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    Probably because of the definition of "NBA vet". Not sure you can call a second year player a veteran.
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    - Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 11:42am #1032286
      
      Hype Machine
      Fair enough. Tough crowd.
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    - Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 11:42am #1032420
      
      Hype Machine
      Fair enough. Tough crowd.
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  - Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 10:56am #1032413
    
    Choppy
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    Probably because of the definition of "NBA vet". Not sure you can call a second year player a veteran.
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 9:48pm #1032277

alex23
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How about LeBron , His Basketball IQ is up there with anybody’s. He already has a knack of understanding plays and sets at a much quicker rate than others, he’d be ideal. It’s speculated that he already is the Cleaveland Cavalier’s Real Coach (jk, Blatt’s getting better).
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Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 9:48pm #1032142

alex23
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How about LeBron , His Basketball IQ is up there with anybody’s. He already has a knack of understanding plays and sets at a much quicker rate than others, he’d be ideal. It’s speculated that he already is the Cleaveland Cavalier’s Real Coach (jk, Blatt’s getting better).
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- Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 10:04pm #1032285
  
  SkalAndJamal
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  LeBron is going to be an owner it’s basically a done deal
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- Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 10:04pm #1032150
  
  SkalAndJamal
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  LeBron is going to be an owner it’s basically a done deal
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  - Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 10:30pm #1032289
    
    alex23
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    Yeah most likely, but that doesn’t mean he can’t coach.It would def be an interesting scenario if he did.
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  - Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 10:30pm #1032154
    
    alex23
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    Yeah most likely, but that doesn’t mean he can’t coach.It would def be an interesting scenario if he did.
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    - Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 10:49pm #1032293
      
      SkalAndJamal
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      Who would fire him? lol
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    - Posted on: Thu, 12/17/2015 - 10:49pm #1032158
      
      SkalAndJamal
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      Who would fire him? lol
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 2:58am #1032212

Hitster
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Nick Collinson seems like a locker room leader so he might be in the mix. Tayshaun Prince has had success as a player and might move onto the bench. CP3 would seem a fair choice too.
Often it can be relatively unsung guys from successful teams who become coaches like Luke Walton, Derrick Fisher etc.
Sheed Wallace has joined the coaching staff at the Pistons yet he was a well known hot head when he played.
KG would have the respect of any locker room and could probably coach if he wanted.
The Spurs may well appoint from within when Pop steps down so there could be a fair few contenders on their roster.
More star players could probably coach if they wanted but they have media work, outside business interests etc and the money on offer to coach isn’t the same as they made when they played. Or they maybe take an Assistant’s role to see if it suits them and can progress from there. Others may be happy if a lower profile role and it keeps them in the sport.
Also if you were a great player and have a roster as a coach which isn’t as good as you or you were used to then it can be hard for you to set your mindset to that of the players you have.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 2:58am #1032347

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Nick Collinson seems like a locker room leader so he might be in the mix. Tayshaun Prince has had success as a player and might move onto the bench. CP3 would seem a fair choice too.
Often it can be relatively unsung guys from successful teams who become coaches like Luke Walton, Derrick Fisher etc.
Sheed Wallace has joined the coaching staff at the Pistons yet he was a well known hot head when he played.
KG would have the respect of any locker room and could probably coach if he wanted.
The Spurs may well appoint from within when Pop steps down so there could be a fair few contenders on their roster.
More star players could probably coach if they wanted but they have media work, outside business interests etc and the money on offer to coach isn’t the same as they made when they played. Or they maybe take an Assistant’s role to see if it suits them and can progress from there. Others may be happy if a lower profile role and it keeps them in the sport.
Also if you were a great player and have a roster as a coach which isn’t as good as you or you were used to then it can be hard for you to set your mindset to that of the players you have.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 3:50am #1032218

rich.homie.mitch
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I could see a guy like JJ Barea getting into coaching.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 3:50am #1032353

rich.homie.mitch
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I could see a guy like JJ Barea getting into coaching.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 4:32am #1032224

canadabasketballisrising
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Who do you guys think from the spurs? Parker, Ginobli, or Duncan.. would make the best coach?
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 4:32am #1032359

canadabasketballisrising
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Who do you guys think from the spurs? Parker, Ginobli, or Duncan.. would make the best coach?
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 4:50am #1032226

Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
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James Jones from the cavs is a guy that has never been a double digit scorer but has hung around the league for a long time and always seems to find his way onto winning teams. He is an extremely well-liked and well-respected player to the point that lebron has called him his favorite teammate of all time. Not sure if he wants to coach, but he clearly seems to be the type that could.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 4:50am #1032361

Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers
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James Jones from the cavs is a guy that has never been a double digit scorer but has hung around the league for a long time and always seems to find his way onto winning teams. He is an extremely well-liked and well-respected player to the point that lebron has called him his favorite teammate of all time. Not sure if he wants to coach, but he clearly seems to be the type that could.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 7:17am #1032242

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vince carter told us a few weeks ago,that he has 2 or 3 assistant coaching jobs offers already lined up.if he retires at the end of the season.
he knows the game well and has the temperment to be a coach.unlike alot of former all stars.

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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 7:17am #1032377

RUDEBOY_
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vince carter told us a few weeks ago,that he has 2 or 3 assistant coaching jobs offers already lined up.if he retires at the end of the season.
he knows the game well and has the temperment to be a coach.unlike alot of former all stars.

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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 8:47am #1032268

bmac697
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Chirs Paul
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Chirs Paul
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 9:12am #1032270

surve
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He like Miller was in the league a long time. You dont hang around that long unless you are well liked by coaches and players, have discipline and keep your nose clean, have a great knowledge for the game, and keep your body in peak physical condition. The pedigree is there beginning with Dean Smith and then he has played for a number of good coaches in the league. I think one day he can be a good one if placed in the right situation. Already an assistant, he is almost there.
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Posted on: Fri, 12/18/2015 - 9:12am #1032405

surve
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He like Miller was in the league a long time. You dont hang around that long unless you are well liked by coaches and players, have discipline and keep your nose clean, have a great knowledge for the game, and keep your body in peak physical condition. The pedigree is there beginning with Dean Smith and then he has played for a number of good coaches in the league. I think one day he can be a good one if placed in the right situation. Already an assistant, he is almost there.
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Posted on: Sat, 12/19/2015 - 4:12am #1032505

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Udonis Haslem could certainly be a guy who could get a role with the Heat in the future a bit like Nick Collinson at the Thunder, he has been an unsung guy but is respected by his higher profile team mates and is a steady presence in the locker room.
In response to Kyle’s question above, I could actually see Manu as perhaps most likely to be the best coach or to actually go into a coaching role. Tim Duncan is a legend and will have lots of options available to him post NBA and whilst he could make a fine coach, a lot would depend on whether he wanted to take on that role.
Tony Parker has a few years left playing so any move to the bench would logically come a fair bit later than Manu or Duncan but I could again see him maybe taking on this sort of role if he wanted to.

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Posted on: Sat, 12/19/2015 - 4:12am #1032370

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Udonis Haslem could certainly be a guy who could get a role with the Heat in the future a bit like Nick Collinson at the Thunder, he has been an unsung guy but is respected by his higher profile team mates and is a steady presence in the locker room.
In response to Kyle’s question above, I could actually see Manu as perhaps most likely to be the best coach or to actually go into a coaching role. Tim Duncan is a legend and will have lots of options available to him post NBA and whilst he could make a fine coach, a lot would depend on whether he wanted to take on that role.
Tony Parker has a few years left playing so any move to the bench would logically come a fair bit later than Manu or Duncan but I could again see him maybe taking on this sort of role if he wanted to.

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