If Larry Brown leaves the Bobcats at the end of this season...

[ziggy]

And I sincerely hope that this does NOT happen,

But for various reasons (possible sale of the team, LB possibly tiring of being away from his family) it is a real possibility.

If it did happen, who do you think would/should become our next coach?

I think that most believed that Dave Hanners was the heir apparent, but if Postolos buys the team that may not hold true.

[teej]

I'd think a Houston-type guy would be the pick

Jeff Van Gundy: needs no introduction - ESPN
Elston Turner: he's been a head coaching interviewee multiple times and was a HC in the CBA - Rockets staff
T.R. Dunn: former Hornets asst. and Sting HC, along with Kings and Nugs asst work - Rockets staff
Joe Prunty - he's worked as an assistant for the SPurs with Pop and the Mavs, is currently with Kevin Pritchard - Blazers Staff
Dean Demopolous - former college coach, Nate McMillan's lead assistant - Blazers staff

I'm not suggesting any of these guys, but that's the type I see Postolos adding. I'd love Jeff, I'd take Elston or Dean and not be pissed. Others, ehh.

And I'd like to interview Mike Fratello, Sam Mitchell, Lawrence Frank, Byron Scott, Paul Silas, Avery Johnson, and Del Harris (yes, I know he's older than Dick Bavetta)

[Weezy21]

i hope we would try real hard to get byron scott or lawrence frank

[Marvel]

A coach who cares about the future/player development and not so much about saving his own reputation/ass.Our future looks very bleak right now,Derrick Brown says "move over Hendo i'm part of the DNP club now"

[TattoodCats4life]

As long as we dont bring back any old coaches, I think we'd be fine...

[ziggy]

If he leaves, and I hope that he doesn't, I'd like for them to take a look at Avery Johnson.

[Slam]

If he leaves, and I hope that he doesn't, I'd like for them to take a look at Avery Johnson.
He would be my first choice too Ziggy with Del Harris 2nd.

[Felton for Prez]

He would be my first choice too Ziggy with Del Harris 2nd.

What is it about Avery Johnson that appeals to everyone? His team turned on him in a little over a year. I am also not a big fan of Byron Scott. He seems to wear out his welcome fairly quickly too. I am just not convinced either guy has it all: teaching, motivation, x's/o's, public relations. Both would probably make the fan base initially happy (everyone loves a big name, right?) but I don't like the potential impact on the team long term.

I know its not sexy, but Weezy mentioned Lawrence Frank and I always thought he did an admirable job with the mess he had in NJ (outside of this yr, obviously). I also really like Scott Skiles (I know he has a job already) and Sam Mitchell.

Assuming the roster is materially the same, I'd like to see a coach who will sincerly look to push the tempo, think Westphal but not Doug Moe. This team is SO much better when they get out and run and I really wish LB would up the tempo some. When we run, we don't settle for jump shots with people in our face, we get to the rim or get fouled.

[Slam]

I like Avery FFP because I think he sends a clear message. I like that he appears to communicate well. He understands his teams strengths and seems to be able to adapt to them meaning that he can be flexible.

Oh, and I should have mentioned Sam Mitchell. I think he would be great. The Raps played a very good "share the ball" type of style under him. They'd swing the ball SO well and I think he would suit our players.

[Demon DeaCat]

I'd be ok with pretty much any of those names listed above except Del Harris. He obviously knows the game and has tons of experience, but isn't he basically Larry Brown part II. He'd be 73 by the time next season started. No way he coaches more than a couple of years max. I'd like to get a guy who could establish some continuity. I know the shelf life for any coach isn't that long, but we're at a point where we could establish ourselves as a playoff caliber team for the next several years. It would be nice if we had a coach who could stay with the team throughout that run. As good as Brown has been for us, you know the end is coming soon, whether we get new ownership or not. I just don't think we need to keep setting ourselves up for that type of upheaval every couple of years.

[Slam]

I'd be ok with pretty much any of those names listed above except Del Harris. He obviously knows the game and has tons of experience, but isn't he basically Larry Brown part II. He'd be 73 by the time next season started. No way he coaches more than a couple of years max. I'd like to get a guy who could establish some continuity. I know the shelf life for any coach isn't that long, but we're at a point where we could establish ourselves as a playoff caliber team for the next several years. It would be nice if we had a coach who could stay with the team throughout that run. As good as Brown has been for us, you know the end is coming soon, whether we get new ownership or not. I just don't think we need to keep setting ourselves up for that type of upheaval every couple of years.
If Larry did walk away I doubt it would have anything to do with his age.

[Toocool]

If LB walks away from this team at the end of the season, we're stuffed. We don't have much of a future.

D.J has gotten minutes, but is he really the future for us?
Hendo is our future SG, but he's seen little to no game time at all. As such LB has completely stunted his growth.
UPS broke into the rotation, then LB kicked him out. Also having his growth stunted, but not as badly.
Diop warms the bench with Acie on a daily basis.

If he walks out, I want a coach to develop our younger players and build around Jax+Wallace.

[spectre]

I don't see it as that bad. Assuming we re-up Felton we'd have the same team next year with a big ass expiring in TC. Nazr isn't getting any younger, but whoever would replace LB (hypothetically...I'm in Scarlett O'Hara mode on him leaving) is starting out a helluva lot better than LB did himself.

The guys at least know how to play as a team now.

So far as "future"...Felton will 26 and Crash will be 28. Jax has at least another year or two performing at his current rate and even Nazr (assuming TC starts eating his minutes) can probably keep up his production til the last year of his deal where we can cash out on him.

Ya don't have to have a buncha 21 year olds in order to have a future.

[teej]

^Exactly Spectre, the world isn't all 2k10 or ESPN.

I don't like Avery because if you can't please Mark Cuban's guys, its hard to win elsewhere. He's an easy guy to please. Yes, really. And listening to him on ESPN, he doesn't seem to know the game.

Del is a lifer, he'll coach until he can't.

I'd love Sam Mitchell, I'd like Lawrence Frank, but I think it'll end up being one of those guys I mentioned.

[GoBobs]

LB has improved our D but I don't see him being our coach that much longer. Here is my wish list.

Coach K - great feel for players, good game coach

Mike Dantoni - like the style he plays and I think it would be great for felton, wallace, diaw, TC, Hendo, Brown

Rick Carlisle - always thought he did a great job getting teams to play above there heads sign of a good coach

Bruce Pearl - great game coach, controlled chaos fun style of play to watch would be very good system for wallace

Kenny the Jet - seems to have good insight knowledge of the game would make a good coach

[teej]

LB has improved our D but I don't see him being our coach that much longer. Here is my wish list.

Coach K - great feel for players, good game coach

Mike Dantoni - like the style he plays and I think it would be great for felton, wallace, diaw, TC, Hendo, Brown

Rick Carlisle - always thought he did a great job getting teams to play above there heads sign of a good coach

Bruce Pearl - great game coach, controlled chaos fun style of play to watch would be very good system for wallace

Kenny the Jet - seems to have good insight knowledge of the game would make a good coach

:facepalm:

Oh, boy.

Okay. Coach K isn't leaving Duke, and he's 62 I think.

D'antoni and Carlisle are gainfully employed as head coaches in bigger markets.

Pearl, ehh, he's too flashy.

Kenny might ok, but I don't know how much I'd like to trust a guy coming off a tv show with a playoff team.

[TattoodCats4life]

Larry is "under contract" until the end of the 10-11.. so even if he doesnt leave this offseason, I doubt he re-signs... we all knew this was short term

Anyway does anyone think any of our assistant coaches have what it takes to be a head coach?

[teej]

Anyway does anyone think any of our assistant coaches have what it takes to be a head coach?

IF, and that's a big IF, MJ can find the money to buy the team, then I am fairly sure that Dave Hanners will take over after next season, with LB and Herb retiring, and I'm confident that he, Phil, and co. can do a good job. Dave is a very smart guy and has been around Dean and LB his whole career. I think he'd do very well.

I don't think Phil is a head coach, but he's a solid assistant.

And whoever is in charge, we need better FT coaching...

[ALong13]

1. Jeff Van Gundy - Young, but has never had a losing season. Sure he had better talent with those teams, but I think he would be a great coach to step in for after Brown leaves. Plus he has history with potential owner George Postolos in Houston.

2. Sam Mitchell - I think the man was unfairly fired in Toronto and is a great coach, if I can't get Jeff Van Gundy to come to town, Mitchell is my plan B. He's another young guy who played the game and knows the game well. Did well in Toronto and got them to the playoffs 2 straight seasons before getting fired with an 8-9 record.

3. Byron Scott - Has improved his teams each year he's been with them. He took the Nets to two NBA Finals (even though they lost) and made the Hornets a powerhouse again. Gave them the 4th best record in the league in 07-08 season with 56 wins.

[truDUKEfan]

I think scott would be a great fit here....

[Marvel]

Don't know if this has been posted: http://www.nba.com/2010/news/02/13/bobcats.sale.ap/index.html