***Official new head coach search thread*** (merged)
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Stifle Tower
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The problem is he improved franchises for one year, then they all went in the tank again.
1. Detroit: he took over late and went 16-21. Next season their record was 29-21 (only 50 games due to lockout). But he was just 28-30 with the Pistons the next season.
2. LAC: Improved from 31 to 39 wins, then 19-39 when he was fired mid season of his third year.
3. Phoenix: Improved from 18 to 54 wins, then regressed to 40-42, followed by 33-33 (strike shortened year) and then were 13-28 when he was fired.
Sean
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On its face, like his overall record, the numbers don't warrant a look. However, it's also important to look at the context of every season and the change between those seasons. Was Gentry's 54 win team the same as the 40 win team a year later?
In 2011, he had to replace Amar'e Stoudemire, who was instrumental in the Suns' success during their 00s heyday and the trajectory clearly, due to lack of talent and age, went south - something that didn't just end with Gentry's firing.
I think Gentry is a good coach. I think he's done some good things as a Clippers assistant and the style he potentially could run at Utah would be exciting - something sorely lacking even during the high mark of the post-Stockton/Malone Sloan era.
Is he my number one option? No. Would I take him over some of the other names mentioned - namely Boylen, Griffin and Snyder? Absolutely.
Coach Ellis
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I'd have no problem renouncing all of the free agents except for Gordon Hayward. Have to do his RFA tender and probably end up matching any contract offers. Marvin can come back at a much lower salary or not at all (I'm not opposed to either result tbh.) I don't see any true max player coming to Utah right now. Good info. Thanks.
People need to calm down about the coach. DL is doing the right thing and making sure they have done their homework before deciding on a coach. Save all the tears, complaining and grinding of teeth for the actually announcement. YOu might be surprised and be happy and if he choose a coach you hate, guess what?, you can rant away. So rest up, chill and be happy. 
People need to calm down about the coach. DL is doing the right thing and making sure they have done their homework before deciding on a coach. Save all the tears, complaining and grinding of teeth for the actually announcement. YOu might be surprised and be happy and if he choose a coach you hate, guess what?, you can rant away. So rest up, chill and be happy.
I agree bro as long as DL is not waiting for Boylen!
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Thanks for the update. Still have hope Messina gets an interview after his season ends.
karpasov
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Maccabi won first semi-finals playoff game.https://www.jpost.com/Sports/Maccabi-Tel-Aviv-continues-to-roll-against-Eilat-353162
CSKA wins the 4th game as well(79-78), the series tied 2-2.
David Ginola 14
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Utah Jazz: Gentry, Griffin may be at top of team’s coaching list
Game6Conley
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Adrian Griffin is finishing up his Doctorate in leadership studies... would he be 'Coach Dr. Griffin'?
I do like the idea of a Thibodeou disciple.
Alvin Gentry to me, will always be the coach with the bright idea of slowing down the suns offense