Next year's coach

[mrhockey89]

monster, curious about something you said... You said Flip wouldn't give the reins to Cassell anytime soon. Is there a reason you suggested that? I only ask because Flip is the one who brought Sam on as assistant coach in Washington, and Flip always raves about Sam's knowledge of the game and how great he is suited for coaching.

[Monster]

monster, curious about something you said... You said Flip wouldn't give the reins to Cassell anytime soon. Is there a reason you suggested that? I only ask because Flip is the one who brought Sam on as assistant coach in Washington, and Flip always raves about Sam's knowledge of the game and how great he is suited for coaching.

I guess I just don't see Flip handing this team off to a rookie head coach like Cassell would be. Mostly I say that because I don't think Flip wants to hand off this team to anyone I think he wants to develop them himself. Cassell is an assistant to Doc with the Clippers right now so thats a pretty good guy to be learning from. Ultimately I can't blame Flip for taking over the team last summer considering the options and the Love situation. If some guys become available that were not last year that could change things but I think Dlip is the coach for at least 1 more year. I just hope he brings in someone with a better defensive mindset to help on that end. Mike Malone is available... Lol

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

I just want to say who would have thought that with all the injuries, losing Love and Flip coaching we would be #2 in FTs attempted this year. I still have to blink to believe its true.

Love was great at drawing fouls, but the current Wolves have several players who get to the line at a very high rate...Martin has made a career out of it, Muhammad's grittiness will always put him on the line a lot, Pek gets fouled regularly, and Wiggins is the best on the team in drawing fouls (despite being treated like a rookie). It's one of the team's strengths, even in a lost year like this one.

[AbeVigodaLive]

I'd love Hoiberg as our coach...He knows a thing or three about the value of a 3 point shot (might be a good teacher for that matter).

I didn't see the entire Flip quote, but the 3 point shot is becoming more and more commonplace and important in the NBA. Most of the top teams knock them down with regularity, some even seek them out. One problem with our team seeking them out is that we don't have the knock down shooters required to consistently win with having much of a focus on the 3 ball. Unfortunately, with Pek out, we don't really have the inside presence to dominate the paint either, and the mid-range 2's are not a winning strategy.

For me, it's not even about the 3 point shot... as much as it is about NEARLY EVERYBODY agreeing that the long 2-point shot is a very poor percentage play.

I'm fine with more layups and even more free throws... and also 3 pointers. Anything but those long twos...

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

Report says Calipari desperately wants to coach in the NBA. Let me throw this idea out there: Wolves draft Karl-Anthony Towns No. 2 overall, hire Calipari to shape this young core (Wiggins, LaVine, Towns, Muhammad).

Proven, at least at the college level, that he can handle young, talented players. We have a lot of those. I'd like to see Calipari here over Flip/Mitchell/Lowe.

Edit: Keep in mind that Calipari's been coaching Towns since he was 16-years old. What better guy to push the big man and help him reach his full potential?

[TheGrey08]

Report says Calipari desperately wants to coach in the NBA. Let me throw this idea out there: Wolves draft Karl-Anthony Towns No. 2 overall, hire Calipari to shape this young core (Wiggins, LaVine, Towns, Muhammad).

Proven, at least at the college level, that he can handle young, talented players. We have a lot of those. I'd like to see Calipari here over Flip/Mitchell/Lowe.

Edit: Keep in mind that Calipari's been coaching Towns since he was 16-years old. What better guy to push the big man and help him reach his full potential?

Now that's interesting...

[khans2k5 [enjin:6608728]]

Report says Calipari desperately wants to coach in the NBA. Let me throw this idea out there: Wolves draft Karl-Anthony Towns No. 2 overall, hire Calipari to shape this young core (Wiggins, LaVine, Towns, Muhammad).

Proven, at least at the college level, that he can handle young, talented players. We have a lot of those. I'd like to see Calipari here over Flip/Mitchell/Lowe.

Edit: Keep in mind that Calipari's been coaching Towns since he was 16-years old. What better guy to push the big man and help him reach his full potential?

Now that's interesting...

Calipari is tough to gauge because who has he truly developed? His best players at the next level have been 1 and dones. 1 college season is hardly enough time to make any significant development progress for players. He's also worked out of such a significant talent gap in his favor for most every year. He's a great recruiter, but is he a great coach? It's hard for me to gauge given his talent advantage every year. He won't have that advantage at this level and he'll actually be starting from behind most of the league. He could be a great coach. I just think his great recruiting makes it really tough to know for sure.

[TheGrey08]

A bad coach won't win even if they have a lot of talent on their team so I'd give him the benefit of the doubt that he's somewhat good at coaching at least. Either way the level of talent is a good point that does give him an advantage that he wouldn't have in the NBA.

[thedoper]

Report says Calipari desperately wants to coach in the NBA. Let me throw this idea out there: Wolves draft Karl-Anthony Towns No. 2 overall, hire Calipari to shape this young core (Wiggins, LaVine, Towns, Muhammad).

Proven, at least at the college level, that he can handle young, talented players. We have a lot of those. I'd like to see Calipari here over Flip/Mitchell/Lowe.

Edit: Keep in mind that Calipari's been coaching Towns since he was 16-years old. What better guy to push the big man and help him reach his full potential?

This is the best idea I have heard from you yet Cam. This would imply that mentorship means something in player development though. ;)

[khans2k5 [enjin:6608728]]

A bad coach won't win even if they have a lot of talent on their team so I'd give him the benefit of the doubt that he's somewhat good at coaching at least. Either way the level of talent is a good point that does give him an advantage that he wouldn't have in the NBA.

Let's also not forget that it wouldn't be his first run in the pros. The first run didn't go particularly well with a .319 career winning percentage. It was a long time ago so I won't take a ton of stock in it, but he's going to have to overcome a pretty big hole to become successful with us.