IC Cold Links: Vogel, Bird Discuss Assistant Coaches...If
by Tom Lewis on Jun 2, 2011 9:30 AM EDT
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PrintLarry Bird didnt' want Frank Vogel invovled with pre-draft workouts to avoid assumptions among other coaching candidates that Vogel was the head-coach-in-waiting for the Pacers. That must no longer be a concern for Bird.
According to Mike Wells, Bird and Vogel met yesterday to discuss the job and among the topics was Bird's desire to enhance the assistant coaching staff, presumably to add more NBA experience to the bench (Thanks to IndyPacers for the FanPost with thoughts on potential assistant coaches). This makes sense especially when you consider that Walter McCarty and Vitaly Potapenko were just getting their feet wet in the NBA coaching game under Jim O'Brien.
So IF Vogel is named head coach...wait a minute. Can we end this coaching search charade? Announce Vogel's hiring, let him be involved in the draft process and move on.
Wells also reported that after the meeting Vogel notified Jay DeFruscio, Walter McCarty and Vitaly Potapenko that they won't be part of the staff if he's the Pacers coach next season. There's that "if" again. IF it isn't happening then why go through with the salty process of telling your assistants that they should start looking for other work?
Dan Burke, who is running the pre-draft workouts, will remain on the Pacers staff as he has through other coaching changes in the past.
A few more links after the jump, including draft prospect interviews from the Fieldhouse yesterday along with news that Ricky Rubio has signed a deal to play with Minnesota.
- PACERS: Kyle Singler - Draft Prospect Profile
Pacers.com Draft Central has interviews with all of the prospects at the Fieldhouse yesterday. Check bottom of SIngler's page for links to other players. - Pacers staff will likely have new look with new assistants | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
- Lakers assistant Frank Hamblen interested in Indiana Pacers job - latimes.com
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Rubio a Wolf: What does it mean? | StarTribune.com
Jerry Zgoda breaks down the Ricky Rubio signing. - Ricky Rubio plans to join Timberwolves next season - NBA - SI.com
- Estoy llevando mi talento a Minnesota - Canis Hoopus
Canis Hoopus exhales and enjoys the news of Ricky Rubio's signing. - NBA union leader Billy Hunter 'hopeful' after four-hour labor meeting - ESPN
- Comparing the Owners’ and Players’ CBA Proposals
Tim Donahue digs into the nuts and bolts of the CBA discussion. Someone has to do it. - YouTube - FollowJimmer's Channel
Jimmer's new YouTube channel. - NBA executive: Jimmer Fredette 'could be a star' - CBSSports.com
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Shaq’s gone – for now - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Adrian Wojnarowski on Shaq's retirement announcement. - Jay Triano will not return as Toronto Raptors' coach - NBA - SI.com
- NBA Draft: Czech center Vesely not working out for teams | ProBasketballTalk
Add Toronto to the list of teams looking for a new coach. - NBA Draft: Bloodlines run deep in 2012 class - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
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"Canis Hoopus exhales"
I see what you did there Mr. Lewis…
"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."
Bird said Vogel will get the first interview
so maybe that was it. Now he’ll go out and interview other candidates and talk to Vogel again afterward
It’s starting to sound like Vogel’s going to be the coach.
by gut19 on Jun 2, 2011 12:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm still not convinced...
…this means Vogel’s the coach. I guess I view it differently, in that, if Vogel really was unquestionably “the guy,” why offer all these assistant coaching ultimatums without an official offer? I suppose an offer may have been made, and it’s just not public yet, but again, if that were the case, why still wait? I see it two ways: 1) Vogel is the guy, but Herb Simon really wants to avoid unnecessary payouts during a likely lockout by holding off on his official hire, or 2) Vogel’s under consideration, but LB’s got other candidates in mind , and he’s waiting until this lockout situation is resolved before undergoing a full-blown coaching search. Either way, it seems to me that the lockout is playing a role in the process. I’m having a hard time determining another explanation as to why the coaching search seems to be so uninvolved at this point.
This is just what I've heard
The Pacers are talking about signing Vogel to a 2 year deal with an ETO. I’d assume he would get a long-term deal if he can take the Pacers back to the playoffs.
by PatsR18andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Jun 2, 2011 1:49 PM EDT reply actions
The CBA didn't hold up the Lakers or Rockets in finding a new coach...
Bird and Simon just don’t seem to have it together!!!
Yeah
Because not having an official coach for the last week and a half has destroyed the future of our franchise.
KEEP COACH FRANK
its sarcasm, if you didnt get it
Harper's on Miller, McKey, gets in to Miller for the win and...
Hail to the Orange.
Hail to the Blue.
Hail Alma Mater,
Ever so true.
We love no other,
So let our motto be
Victory, Illinois, Varsity.
Chief Illiniwek lives
by wonillionaire on Jun 2, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d love to see Hamblen and Bill Lambeer brought in. Not sure about the 3rd guy.
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
Not that I wouldn't be a pretty big fan of bringing in Laimbeer
Hell I wouldn’t be completely against him being HEAD coach, I just can’t see him and Larry working together…ever
KEEP COACH FRANK
Has anyone been brought in?
I don’t think so – Bird seems to be doing the typical thing Bird does too much of – sitting on his hands!
by FortWayneKarl on Jun 2, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I meant for Vogel’s staff, since he needs to hire 3 new assistants. I wasn’t sure about the 3rd guy, but Hamblen has Indiana ties and comes from a winning background. Lambeer would also bring a winning attitude and can focus on getting our guys to play team defense.
And it's now my sig
by Bronn on May 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT
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