Is Adelman a top 10 coach in the league?

[bleedspeed]

Who are the better coaches?

Which coaches that are without jobs would you rather have?

List of coaches:

Eastern Conference
Atlanta Hawks: Mike Budenholzer
Boston Celtics: Brad Stevens
Brooklyn Nets: Jason Kidd
Charlotte Bobcats: Steve Clifford
Chicago Bulls: Tom Thibodeau
Cleveland Cavaliers: Mike Brown
Detroit Pistons: Maurice Cheeks
Indiana Pacers: Frank Vogel
Miami Heat: Erik Spoelstra
Milwaukee Bucks: Larry Drew
New York Knicks: Mike Woodson
Orlando Magic: Jacque Vaughn
Philadelphia 76ers: TBD
Toronto Raptors: Dwane Casey
Washington Wizards: Randy Wittman

Western Conference
Dallas Mavericks: Rick Carlisle
Denver Nuggets: Brian Shaw
Golden State Warriors: Mark Jackson
Houston Rockets: Kevin McHale
L.A. Clippers: Doc Rivers
L.A. Lakers: Mike D'Antoni
Memphis Grizzlies: David Joerger
Minnesota Timberwolves: Rick Adelman
New Orleans Pelicans: Monty Williams
Oklahoma City Thunder: Scott Brooks
Phoenix Suns: Jeff Hornacek
Portland Trail Blazers: Terry Stotts
Sacramento Kings: Mike Malone
San Antonio Spurs: Gregg Popovich
Utah Jazz: Tyrone Corbin

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

I think he certainly is. That said, I think the Wolves might be better served by a young, aggressive new coach.

[bleedspeed]

I wonder if a guy like George Karl would get more out of this team.

[AbeVigodaLive]

I think he's borderline top 10 right now. I put him in the second group below. He probably makes the cut... maybe?

Popovich.
Rivers.
Vogel.
Carlisle.
Thibodeau.
Spoelstra.
_____________
Stotts.
Hornacek.
D'Antoni.
Jackson.
Brooks.


[Note: I omitted most of the new guys, (e.g., Stevens) because there's just no way of knowing yet.]

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

I have a hard time evaluating Rivers and Spoelstra, because neither has had to coach a team without stars. Kind of like evaluating Phil Jackson.

I was always a huge Gene Keady fan. Year after year Bobby Knight would have 6-7 McDonald's All Americans on his roster, and Keady might have one if he was lucky, but he would usually play his cross-state rival tough. That's the sign of a good coach.

Oddly enough, I think McHale has demonstrated the ability to get his teams to play better than their talent, especially with the Wolves.

[bleedspeed]

I would say McHale is a better coach at this stage.

[AbeVigodaLive]

I have a hard time evaluating Rivers and Spoelstra, because neither has had to coach a team without stars. Kind of like evaluating Phil Jackson.

I was always a huge Gene Keady fan. Year after year Bobby Knight would have 6-7 McDonald's All Americans on his roster, and Keady might have one if he was lucky, but he would usually play his cross-state rival tough. That's the sign of a good coach.

Oddly enough, I think McHale has demonstrated the ability to get his teams to play better than their talent, especially with the Wolves.

Doc Rivers won between 41 and 44 games in four seasons in Orlando.

His leading scorers the first season?
- Darrell Armstrong. Ron Mercer. Chris Gatling. Tariq Abdul-Wahad. John Amaechi. Chucky Atkins. Monty Williams.

Granted, he got Tracy McGrady after that. But, those Orlando teams were built around McGrady and Grant Hill, who was in the middle of his foot problems at that time and never really played.

I think he's legit.

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

I have a hard time evaluating Rivers and Spoelstra, because neither has had to coach a team without stars. Kind of like evaluating Phil Jackson.

I was always a huge Gene Keady fan. Year after year Bobby Knight would have 6-7 McDonald's All Americans on his roster, and Keady might have one if he was lucky, but he would usually play his cross-state rival tough. That's the sign of a good coach.

Oddly enough, I think McHale has demonstrated the ability to get his teams to play better than their talent, especially with the Wolves.

Doc Rivers won between 41 and 44 games in four seasons in Orlando.

His leading scorers the first season?
- Darrell Armstrong. Ron Mercer. Chris Gatling. Tariq Abdul-Wahad. John Amaechi. Chucky Atkins. Monty Williams.

Granted, he got Tracy McGrady after that. But, those Orlando teams were built around McGrady and Grant Hill, who was in the middle of his foot problems at that time and never really played.

I think he's legit.

Good point on Doc's Orlando stint. Yeah, he's top 10.

[thedoper]

Anywhere from 8-15. But that is mostly based on reputation at this point. I don't see how his top ten talent has given us anything thing this year. I think the key is he the right fit for this team. I think catering the roster to Adelman and his system is a mistake since Adelman is not here for the long run. I would rather they get rid of him now, and try to shake it up while the playoffs are still a possibility.

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

Bump? :shock:





(Kudos to Doper for the only correct vote)