Earl Watson anyone?

[Stifle Tower]

He has essentially been an Asst. Coach his last 3 years in the NBA. I know it's still a leap, but I actually think he could do it. Pretty sure he has been preparing for this knowing he has wanted to coach for a while now.

Dudes like Jason Kidd seem like they just decided to coach on a whim when he realized he couldn't play anymore.

I would argue (but have nothing to back it up), that former PG's would likely make better coaches - on average - than any other position. They have to have a better understanding of the game than any other player. And I do see your point re: Watson. A couple of things in his favor are, as you mentioned, that he's been preparing for coaching for much of his career. Also, he's well-traveled so he's been exposed to a number of offensive and defensive schemes.

I'd rank Messina and some of the asst coaches (not named Boylen) ahead of him, but I could get on board with Watson. He'd could certainly rely on help from Hubie Brown and Sloan - that's like having the Library of Congress in your office. As long as he brought in experienced assistants, I believe Watson could be successful. On the other hand, the Millers might just say, "why didn't we just keep Ty and continue to let him learn and grow?"

 

[Deleted member 848]

Bring Watson in as an assistant. I'm sure he could be fine, but I think if we have the option to take a swing at a proven pedigree (i.e. Messina) there is no point taking Earl Watson, and hoping he amounts to someone like Jacque Vaughn.

 

[Tony]

Not just a NO.

But a HELL NO.

Why not Lionel Hollins?

Lionel Hollins is a bitch

 

[Monte666]

Always hated Earl Watson on the Jazz, but I think he would make a good coach.

wasn't a fan of his playing on the jazz. That said but he could sure throw the alley oop and he was the only one with any balls to stand up for his team mates. Also think he will be a much better coach than player

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[VINYLONE]

I think the others aspect of this story that surprised me is that Watson has such a good relationship with some of ours guys. They've become friends and that's kind of cool.

 

[Fishsticks]

Lionel Hollins is a bitch

Ok then...

 

[Sexual Favors]

I think its pretty obvious there are better options still available we don't have to go with the fat chick right off the bat. Let the night mature, maybe we can bring home an 8 or a 9.

"Fat bitches need love too, Craig."

 

[Sexual Favors]

@Luke1luk

That would be so dope if E Watson become the head coach next year

I know Hayward already voiced his support, but now our true star has spoken. How can the Jazz refuse now?

 

[Stifle Tower]

I think the others aspect of this story that surprised me is that Watson has such a good relationship with some of ours guys. They've become friends and that's kind of cool.

Watson has been well-liked wherever he's gone. Was a pretty good PG in his prime, but never a great one, so always expendable when teams thought they could upgrade. Too bad he had little in the tank when he came to Utah. I always thought he'd give the Jazz 3 years or so and then slide into an assistant coach's role, continuing to mentor a new, young PG.

 

[Jeffrey32]

I'd hire Watson as an assistant in a second. Kerr signing is way different than the Kidd one or even the Jackson one. Kerr has been out of basketball for a long time and was a General Manager for a few seasons. Kidd's playing jersey wasn't even dry yet when we was anointed.

 

[friendsinmyhead]

"Fat bitches need love too, Craig."

they get the love after about midnight when you realize you struck out with the 8-10s.

 

[friendsinmyhead]

This.

Why not offer Lionel Hollins the job?

Agreed. we can probably get him cheaper than some of the other options.

 

[Ellipse]

Agreed. we can probably get him cheaper than some of the other options.

Why is money even an issue? The team forks out millions to players 11-15 on the depth chart.