[TRC1991Participant]

Here are some NBA coaches that I personally believe should be a tad worried about their job security

1) Vinny Del Negro, LA Clippers- Yes, he has been without Baron Davis and Chris Kaman for the majority of this season but leading a team with a decent amount of talent to a pathetic 1-13 record has to have management thinking twice about their acquisition of the 44 year old former Bull. Expect the disastrous roller-coaster to continue for a while but if things don’t go well when BD and Kaman return, Del Negro could be axed.

2) John Kuester, Detroit- His inability to make changes when things aren’t going right shock me. He did a terrible job last year of finding an effective starting lineup and the same thing is going on this year. They are 28th in scoring, 29th in rebounding, and 27th in assists and it isn’t like this team is worthless. They have good young pieces like Stuckey, Austin Daye and Greg Monroe along with savvy vets like Hamilton, Gordon, and Prince. The problem is, Kuester keeps playing Daye at the 4 and kills their interior defense and rebounding. After his public fight with Tayshaun Prince during a game, I think it is safe to say his tenure will not be lasting much longer.

3) Lionel Hollins, Memphis- Hollins has a team with at least 2 potential all-stars, a young and talented center, a PG playing very well and OJ Mayo yet he has led that team to a 5-9 record. I think Hollins gives his players too much control and that could be the reason this team is below average. In his 5 years as the head coach of the Grizzlies franchise, he has led them to 5 losing seasons.

4) Jim O’Brien, Indiana- Despite being a great coach and having a lot of respect around the league, O’Brien has lead Indiana to 3 straight losing seasons and this season it doesn’t appear as if they will be serious playoff contenders. The people of Indiana are probably looking for a change and he may not go until after the season ends but I think it is time Larry Bird makes a move.

5) Paul Westphal, Sacramento- Hasn’t coached a winning team since 2000. He has the potential to do great things with his current roster but hasn’t developed anyone other than Tyreke, really. Jason Thompson has degressed and so has Donte Greene. Omri Casspi, Beno Udrih, and Carl Landry are good players but Paul hasn’t helped them reach their capabilities. I think Westphal is a good coach but another miserable season could be the end of his run.

[NbanflguyParticipant]

I would go with Brad Childress

[NbanflguyParticipant]

I would go with Brad Childress

[NbanflguyParticipant]

I would go with Brad Childress

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

great post..

but i dont think hollins has been with the grizzlies for 5 years..i think this is his 3rd year…

not only should dumars get rid of their coach by xmas he should fire himself for destroying that franchise…

the grizzlies problem is they’re a poor transition defensive team…

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

great post..

but i dont think hollins has been with the grizzlies for 5 years..i think this is his 3rd year…

not only should dumars get rid of their coach by xmas he should fire himself for destroying that franchise…

the grizzlies problem is they’re a poor transition defensive team…

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

great post..

but i dont think hollins has been with the grizzlies for 5 years..i think this is his 3rd year…

not only should dumars get rid of their coach by xmas he should fire himself for destroying that franchise…

the grizzlies problem is they’re a poor transition defensive team…

[hoodwinkParticipant]

I’m not sure Jason Thompson has regressed as much as the team has just added better bigs that cut into his usual playing time. Also, Donte Greene has played well the last couple of games and is back to his starting role.

Tonight might be ugly for the Kings though, hosting NOH on NBATV.

[hoodwinkParticipant]

I’m not sure Jason Thompson has regressed as much as the team has just added better bigs that cut into his usual playing time. Also, Donte Greene has played well the last couple of games and is back to his starting role.

Tonight might be ugly for the Kings though, hosting NOH on NBATV.

[hoodwinkParticipant]

I’m not sure Jason Thompson has regressed as much as the team has just added better bigs that cut into his usual playing time. Also, Donte Greene has played well the last couple of games and is back to his starting role.

Tonight might be ugly for the Kings though, hosting NOH on NBATV.

[Scottoant93Participant]

Vinny Del Negro– should of never got hired as coach just because he led bulls to playoffs 41-41 will not get you in the playoffs in the west. He probably won’t get fired beacuse donald sterling is cheap and it took him forever to get rid of Dunleavy

John Kuester– most likely get fired since he’s feuding with players(stuckey, Prince) and they are in for another losing season. Dumars might not stick around either and the next gm has to find away to get rid of thier bad contracts and ACTUALLY REBUILD

Lionel Hollins– might stick around past this season if grizz turn this season around which is still possible since its early. if he doesn’t he might get fired but he will finish this season

Jim O’Brien- Same as Hollins(sticks around for season not can turn it around). Pacers need to do a better job at drafting if they expect to get better

Paul Westphal– I think he sticks around considering the young talent they have evans, cousins

 

 

[Scottoant93Participant]

Vinny Del Negro– should of never got hired as coach just because he led bulls to playoffs 41-41 will not get you in the playoffs in the west. He probably won’t get fired beacuse donald sterling is cheap and it took him forever to get rid of Dunleavy

John Kuester– most likely get fired since he’s feuding with players(stuckey, Prince) and they are in for another losing season. Dumars might not stick around either and the next gm has to find away to get rid of thier bad contracts and ACTUALLY REBUILD

Lionel Hollins– might stick around past this season if grizz turn this season around which is still possible since its early. if he doesn’t he might get fired but he will finish this season

Jim O’Brien- Same as Hollins(sticks around for season not can turn it around). Pacers need to do a better job at drafting if they expect to get better

Paul Westphal– I think he sticks around considering the young talent they have evans, cousins

 

 

[Scottoant93Participant]

Vinny Del Negro– should of never got hired as coach just because he led bulls to playoffs 41-41 will not get you in the playoffs in the west. He probably won’t get fired beacuse donald sterling is cheap and it took him forever to get rid of Dunleavy

John Kuester– most likely get fired since he’s feuding with players(stuckey, Prince) and they are in for another losing season. Dumars might not stick around either and the next gm has to find away to get rid of thier bad contracts and ACTUALLY REBUILD

Lionel Hollins– might stick around past this season if grizz turn this season around which is still possible since its early. if he doesn’t he might get fired but he will finish this season

Jim O’Brien- Same as Hollins(sticks around for season not can turn it around). Pacers need to do a better job at drafting if they expect to get better

Paul Westphal– I think he sticks around considering the young talent they have evans, cousins

 

 

[Da1potParticipant]

I wonder who replaces Kuester, becasue I find it very hard to believe that he won’t get fired…… I think they will probably look at Mike Woodson, because he is a former Pistons assistant coach from their good seasons.

[Da1potParticipant]

I wonder who replaces Kuester, becasue I find it very hard to believe that he won’t get fired…… I think they will probably look at Mike Woodson, because he is a former Pistons assistant coach from their good seasons.

[Da1potParticipant]

I wonder who replaces Kuester, becasue I find it very hard to believe that he won’t get fired…… I think they will probably look at Mike Woodson, because he is a former Pistons assistant coach from their good seasons.

[BothTeamsPlayedHardParticipant]

Vinny should have never gotten the job, but he won’t get fired. Sterling isn’t going to pay him not to coach. He gave him a three year contract, and I figure he’ll have to serve at least through the middle of next year.

Kuester should go. For a supposed offensive coach, his teams run awful sets. His substitution patterns are odd as well. I can see why Prince and Stuckey have come to blows with him. I think the more one sees him coach, the more it becomes clear why he has been a career assistant. 

[BothTeamsPlayedHardParticipant]

Vinny should have never gotten the job, but he won’t get fired. Sterling isn’t going to pay him not to coach. He gave him a three year contract, and I figure he’ll have to serve at least through the middle of next year.

Kuester should go. For a supposed offensive coach, his teams run awful sets. His substitution patterns are odd as well. I can see why Prince and Stuckey have come to blows with him. I think the more one sees him coach, the more it becomes clear why he has been a career assistant. 

[BothTeamsPlayedHardParticipant]

Vinny should have never gotten the job, but he won’t get fired. Sterling isn’t going to pay him not to coach. He gave him a three year contract, and I figure he’ll have to serve at least through the middle of next year.

Kuester should go. For a supposed offensive coach, his teams run awful sets. His substitution patterns are odd as well. I can see why Prince and Stuckey have come to blows with him. I think the more one sees him coach, the more it becomes clear why he has been a career assistant. 

[NYK2010Participant]

Good list, I don’t think Indy’s coach is in trouble though.

Detroit is just a mess any coach there would need time.

I wonder if D’antoni would be on this list if the Knicks lost to the Kings, Warriors and Clips on their road trip.

[NYK2010Participant]

Good list, I don’t think Indy’s coach is in trouble though.

Detroit is just a mess any coach there would need time.

I wonder if D’antoni would be on this list if the Knicks lost to the Kings, Warriors and Clips on their road trip.

[NYK2010Participant]

Good list, I don’t think Indy’s coach is in trouble though.

Detroit is just a mess any coach there would need time.

I wonder if D’antoni would be on this list if the Knicks lost to the Kings, Warriors and Clips on their road trip.

[omphalosParticipant]

I don’t think Hollins is in any trouble. The Grizzlies are playing well despite the fact that OJ Mayo is in a funk. Gay is much improved and they have had a relatively tough schedule. All of their losses came against tough teams barring the losses to the Wizards and the Suns.

[omphalosParticipant]

I don’t think Hollins is in any trouble. The Grizzlies are playing well despite the fact that OJ Mayo is in a funk. Gay is much improved and they have had a relatively tough schedule. All of their losses came against tough teams barring the losses to the Wizards and the Suns.

[omphalosParticipant]

I don’t think Hollins is in any trouble. The Grizzlies are playing well despite the fact that OJ Mayo is in a funk. Gay is much improved and they have had a relatively tough schedule. All of their losses came against tough teams barring the losses to the Wizards and the Suns.

[marcusfizer21Participant]

marcusfizer21 to John Kuester: tick…tock…tick…tock…tick..tock… apparently Cronus is not a fan of yours old man…

[marcusfizer21Participant]

marcusfizer21 to John Kuester: tick…tock…tick…tock…tick..tock… apparently Cronus is not a fan of yours old man…

[marcusfizer21Participant]

marcusfizer21 to John Kuester: tick…tock…tick…tock…tick..tock… apparently Cronus is not a fan of yours old man…

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

LMAO^^^^

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

LMAO^^^^

[RUDEBOY_Participant]

LMAO^^^^

[dragons12Participant]

Dalen Qualls might be a player-coach for the clippers next year

[dragons12Participant]

Dalen Qualls might be a player-coach for the clippers next year

[dragons12Participant]

Dalen Qualls might be a player-coach for the clippers next year

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