Jason Kidd, the future Hall of Fame point guard who retired after 18 stellar seasons last week, was named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, a surprising move considering Kidd has never coached on any level. It was even more stunning with the availability of proven head George Karl, Lionel Hollins and Byron Scott and [...]
Brian Shaw Targeted By Brooklyn Nets For Coach
June 5, 2013 | Posted by
The Brooklyn Nets are expected to request permission to interview Brian Shaw now that Indiana has been eliminated from the playoffs. The Los Angeles Clippers have already contacted Shaw about their coaching vacancy, as well. The Nets have also formally requested permission to interview Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins, who has been given permission to [...]
Lakers Fire Mike Brown After 5 Games; A Basketball Tragedy
November 9, 2012 | Posted by
Mike Brown was fired Friday as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers after five games. How ridiculous. After days of offering support of the man, the team axes him, after a handful of outings? Maybe Brown was not the right fit for the Lakers; they sure looked mostly inept in their losses. But how does [...]
Brian Shaw Close To NBA Head-Coaching Job
June 15, 2012 | Posted by
Brian Shaw has put in his time. He was a long-time and highly regarded assistant coach under Phil Jackson with the Los Angeles Lakers. When he was bypassed for Mike Brown when Jackson retired, Kobe Bryant was upset. Shaw was insulted and bolted to the Indiana Pacers, where he served this season as associate head [...]
