Newman Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 The New Orleans Hornets moved quickly on Friday to hire a head coach when Boston assistant coach Tom Thibodeau couldn't give them an answer to their job offer, agreeing to terms with Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams on a three-year contract with a team option for a fourth, according to a source involved in the negotiations. The Hornets wanted to hire Thibodeau, who has received credit for installing the defensive schemes that have led Boston to the 2008 title and gotten them back to the Finals this year against the Lakers. But Thibodeau couldn't pull the trigger on their offer, after also being courted by the Bulls and Nets. When Thibodeau didn't accept the Hornets' offer Thursday, they wasted no time on Friday making their pitch to Williams, who became one of Portland Coach Nate McMillan's most trusted lieutenants. I guess this means Thibodeau is going to Bulls considering how much Paxson loves him. I believe that CP3 likes Monty more though and he is a good assistant coach. Not sure about him being a head coach though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 I'm happy for Monty Williams. I surely will miss the guy as he was a fantastic assistant to Nate. Good luck to him in New Orleans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Huh, kind of surprising but I'll miss him in Oregon and welcome him to one of my other favorite teams haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xx. Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Good hire here for the Hornets, many teams had him in the talks to be the head coach in the past seasons but now he's finally gotten his chance with a solid squad too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Knew sum1 would get him, haha 76ers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Sheed Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I think he was one of the weakest candidates IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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