Guest Zyzz Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 The Sixers have contacted former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson and have had a discussion with John Langel, the agent and attorney for former Sixers All-Star guard Doug Collins, the Daily News has learned. Johnson, Collins and Langel declined to comment. Johnson was not interested when the job was open last year. Collins, who has not coached since 2003, was very interested last year, but was not granted an interview; he has been working as an NBA analyst for TNT. With president/general manager Ed Stefanski directing the search, they have - again, according to a source - identified Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey, Boston Celtics associate coach Tom Thibodeau and San Antonio Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer as potential candidates. All three are still involved in the NBA playoffs. Casey was the runner-up for the job last year. Thibodeau was interviewed last year, but was not granted a second meeting. Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Avery Johnson or Tom Thibodeau please. And it's not that Avery wasn't interested, he just wanted to get the job without interviewing and they said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted April 29, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I don't see Thibodeau leaving Boston until Garnett does, to be honest...but who knows. I like Avery Johnson, but I really think the Sixers should pursue Mark Jackson or Jeff Van Gundy as well. JVG really needs to get back with a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 JVG would probably be my third choice, B. Mark Jackson would be interesting...but I just don't see him coming here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I would absolutely love Larry Brown here if he wasn't so adamant about taking over GM duties. Someone similar—an accomplished, personable guy that would ideally unearth this team's defensive potential—like JVG or even Thibodeau might suffice, and they don't have the baggage. Van Gundy is a long shot, but he would be my first pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I think Van Gundy already said he was not interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 The best are Van Gundy and Tom Thibodeau. Marc Jackson is a joke. The guy thinks he's too good to be an assistant coach in this league and work his way up just like every other head coach has. Plus he appears to be an idiot on the broadcasts offering nothing, but humorous comments such as "MAMA THERE GOES THAT MAN". Van Gundy said he wasn't interested, and I know Thibodeau has been on a lot of teams radars. The fact that he's still in Boston though makes me think he isn't that interested in becoming a headcoach or he is overrated. I like Bill Laimbeer too, out of the names that have been mentioned. He'll teach this team how to grow a sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 O hai Matt Hubbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I have a feeling Thibodeau is just another Mike Brown. A defensive strategist/ genius, only to be overshadowed by his lack of offensive minds. I'd want Thibodeau to be an assistant in Denver, not so sure as the head coach even if he is a big name coaching candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 "PHILADELPHIA -- Houston Rockets assistant coach Elston Turner has met with the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss the team's vacant coaching job. Sixers team president Ed Stefanski interviewed Turner on Friday in Philadelphia. The Sixers also interviewed Phoenix Suns assistant coach Dan Majerle and Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams this week. The 76ers also have talked to Avery Johnson and Doug Collins. They fired Eddie Jordan last month after the team went 27-55 in his lone season. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5189176 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 http://www.theworldlink.com/sports/article_e1cadfe4-3207-5d32-a20d-451a1eaf0f86.html I called Monty Williams to Philly long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Greatness Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I have a feeling Thibodeau is just another Mike Brown. A defensive strategist/ genius, only to be overshadowed by his lack of offensive minds. I'd want Thibodeau to be an assistant in Denver, not so sure as the head coach even if he is a big name coaching candidate.How do you figure? Regardless, I would still like to give him a chance. We're not in any kind of urgency (or position) to win anyways; I'd prefer using these down years with a constructive coach that will cultivate the youth and groom them into players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 ^On a flip side, maybe Thibodeau can be a head coach but hire assistants who are genius in offense... just like Mike Brown had John Kuester 2 seasons ago. Maybe Kuester can now hire Brown as his top assistant coach to help their defense lol what an irony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Stop ignoring Monty Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 They are negotiating with Doug Collins. Looks like he will be the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 (edited) Doug Collins can't coach, he can comment though. He's a more glorified Eddie Jordan because he was the coach of the Bulls when MJ hit that shot in 1989 to win the series over the Cavs. He won games? Eddie Jordan also won regular season games... you fire EJ then settle for basically a same coach. Edited May 20, 2010 by Snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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