[NashyMingParticipant]

Just want to see if people here can point out some of the good coaches or potential good coaches that can do the job in the NBA.

Right now, I assume the best out there would be:
Jeff Van Gundy – defensive minded coach that had a very good track record
Avery Johnson – had a very good record with the Mavs, but he seemed to have lost his players in Dallas

I am not too knowledgeable in coaches. Looking to see if there are other good coaches and about their strengths/weaknesses.

Also, a few guys that had success in other league and was trying to get into the NBA:
Bill Laimbeer
Michael Cooper

Both had success in WNBA, would they be good in the NBA also? Cooper also won in the NBDL.

Discuss.

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

Tom Thibodeau is an assistant coach with the Celtics as of right now, but he’ll definitely be a head coach very soon. He’s the mastermind behind their defense.

[NashyMingParticipant]

You are right, he’s a very good defensive coach. He was also an assistant coach for Jeff Van Gundy in Houston and the mastermind behind Rockets’ solid defense for the past a few seasons (the effect is still there even though Rick Adelman is in charge).

I heard about him being considered for head coach position but not sure if he can be good at it. There are a lot of great assistant coach that did not turn into good head coach though.

Tom Thibodeau definitely got potential.

[torontoraptors10Participant]

Sam Mitchell will get a job soon I feel.

[quinceyhodges]

i wonder who avery will eventually sign with. and b scott

[llperez]

They’ve been saying for awhile now that Byron Scott might coach the lakers when ever Phil leaves. Apparently KObe really likes him and looks to byron as a bit of a mentor ever since his rookie year.

[quinceyhodges]

that wouldnt be a bad pickup. one thing i like about the lakers though is they dont always do what kobe wants them to do, they do whats best for the team

[TH38L4CKM4M84]

Larry Krystkowiak, Terry Stotts and Terry Porter should all be nba head coaches. its a dammnn shame that theyre not. Also sam cassell hasnt got an opportunity which is mindboggling

[MagikKnickParticipant]

Patrick Ewing….hes been alongside many coaches as a player & asst coach, you’d think he’d be pretty good given the right roster….

[knicksfan7Participant]

I really really really hope Jeff Van Gundy gets a coaching job because hearing him on air is horrible.

Also, Avery Johnson this guy brings so much energy and knowledge about the defensive side of the ball that I would love him to be back coaching.

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

I said Ewing, but just noticed MagicKnick already named him.

It’s crazy, but Ewing hasn’t even gotten an interview yet.

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