Iavaroni To Interview, Another Candidate Added To The Mix
Since my last post on Friday, the Magic announced they will interview one of my top choices for coach: the giant zombie creature known as Marc Iavaroni. For the most part, fans have been happy with this news as Iavaroni's name has been bounced around as a possible replacement since the speculation began that Hill might not return. The Grizzlies seemed poised to extend Iavaroni a contract offer, so the Magic needed to act fast before he was swept away. At the very least, the hope is that this will delay Marc's decision to go to Memphis, seeing as how most people figure us to be a more desirable coaching location.
"Magic blow huge lead, choke under pressure"
Why? -Because, of course, Orlando Magic officials have contacted the Spurs to speak with assistant P.J. Carlesimo about their head-coaching job, an NBA source said Saturday.While the Magic have not contacted PJ yet, I think they most likely will get their chance to do so once the Spurs knock the Jazz out of the playoffs and proceed to the Finals. Gregg Popovich previously has used the gaps in playoff series to allow his assistants to interview for positions.
One one hand I would say that it is pretty good that the Magic are leaving no stone unturned in the coaching search, giving an experienced assistant a look. On the other hand I have to ask: What is the best way to recover from Brian Hill's unbending coaching style, 298-315 regular season record, and 18-22 post season record? Is it with PJ's unbending coaching style, 183-222 regular season record, a 3-9 postseason record? At first glance I would say no, and at second glance...yeah, still not really feeling it.
But that's just me, what is the voice of the fan saying on this fine day?
"I'd be willing to consider it, but at first glance, he doesn't really seem to fit into the mold we are looking for." -TheFalcon on MagicMadness.com
"I don't want PJ. I remember him as a slow down coach and have heard he's not very flexible ala Brian..." MagicFan32 on RealGM.com
"I'll choke Otis if we actually get PJ as head coach with Marc and SVG very viable options." -Adamosthegreek on MagicMadness.com
Ah well. It is a long coaching process and there are sure to be other candidates brought in. If Iavaroni signs with Memphis, Stan Van Gundy leaves for Hawaii to film a porn, Rick Carlisle decides to permanently abandon coaching to work 24 hours a day on parting his hair, we might be left with PJ. Even if that is the case, hopefully PJ's time in San Antonio has taught him something that could benefit the Magic.
Worst case scenario, PJ fails and we hire a new GM to deal with him:
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5 comments:
Hilarious! I hadn't realized that PJ's career records were as abysmal as Brian Hill's. Hey B&B, which coach do you think would be the most attractive for potential free agent signings?
Hey Falcon, great to hear from ya. My preferences aside, I really do think that Iavaroni is the best choice in regards to luring free agents. Many of the other names out there have more experience, but few have the positive hype that Iavaroni's name currently has.
In addition, many, MANY players read the recent Suns' biography ":07 seconds or less", and it had glowing things to say about Iavaroni's abilities.
Thanks for writing
Wait, the interview happened already? Weird. I thought that it'd take place later this week. Anyway, it's nice to see the Magic showing some urgency in pursuing Iavaroni. Would he really take the Memphis job over ours, though? That seems silly to me. Nonetheless, the Magic have to assume that he would, so I commend them for really pushing forward in their bid to land his services.
Nice blog you've got here, Black and Blue!
It's going to be a very interesting and important month for the Magic in their search for a new coach. It's crucial that the Magic find the right coach that can properly develop all our young talent and utilize a higher tempo on offense, two things that Brian Hill could not do.
I also am hoping that they can get Marc Iavaroni. He knows how to run the high tempo offense the Magic want, and would be a desperately needed breath of fresh air after Brian Hill's 2 seasons.
If they don't get Iavaroni, I hope they stay away from PJ Carlesimo and Bob Hill.
Keep up the good work, and GO MAGIC!!
Right now, I'm really high on Iavaroni, considering the things he has done and the coaches he's assisted under over the years. Though he would be a rookie head coach, I think he's got the right credentials for the job.
At this point, I'd take either Iavaroni or SVG over Carlesimo. I hope the Magic end up feeling the same way.
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