Woj: McHale "clearly separated himself" according to "multiple league sources"

A_3PO · May 26, 2011

I haven't been following this thread and probably someone asked this already:

If one of the three isn't hired this week, is there any reason not to conclude that Casey is the choice?

desi tmac91 · May 26, 2011

The Houston Rockets are in the final stages of deciding on a head coach, with all three candidates having received two interviews for the job of replacing Rick Adelman.

“The next step is to make a decision,” a person with knowledge of the process told CBSSports.com Thursday.

Former Timberwolves coach and general manager Kevin McHale met with owner Leslie Alexander Wednesday in Miami, where McHale was broadcasting the Eastern Conference finals for TNT. Former Nets coach Lawrence Frank and Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey also have been interviewed twice.

Sources familiar with the process have been told that Frank has been losing ground in the three-man race, but that no clear favorite has emerged. The Rockets have not extended an offer or engaged in contract negotiations with any of the candidates, sources said.

While McHale’s candidacy has been bolstered by a strong recommendation from former Celtics teammate and current Boston president Danny Ainge, sources said Casey is on firm ground by virtue of the fact that he is the only candidate still coaching in the playoffs. Another person with direct knowledge of the interview process said all three candidates have presented compelling visions for the team, but not all aspects of the candidates’ strategies are on the same page with Houston management.

Meanwhile, Warriors management – bolstered by the addition of Hall of Fame consultant Jerry West – remains focused on a list of five remaining candidates the team has spoken with about its head coaching vacancy: Lakers assistants Brian Shaw and Chuck Person; Hornets assistant Michael Malone; ABC/ESPN broadcaster Mark Jackson; and Frank. The team also had spoken with former Cavs coach Mike Brown, who was hired Wednesday to replace Phil Jackson as coach of the Lakers.

A person familiar with the Golden State search said “one or two” other candidates could emerge for the Golden State job as a result of “musical chairs” with other jobs. One example of that could be Shaw, who may not want to remain with the Lakers after being passed over for the head coaching vacancy he had long hoped to fill once Jackson finally retired.

Another could be McHale, whose candidacy is expected to be strengthened by owner Joe Lacob’s connection to the Celtics. As a former member of the Celtics’ ownership group, Lacob is open to advice from Ainge and Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck, who are solidly backing McHale for a head coaching position. Sources in the coaching industry expect McHale to emerge as a candidate in Golden State depending on how his bid for the Houston job turns out.

UPDATE: A person with knowledge of the Warriors' search said Thursday that McHale had an "informal discussion" with team officials about the job.
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MojoMan · May 27, 2011

Obviously McHale will not be playing for the Rockets if he is tapped to be the new head coach. However, here is a Kevin McHale highlight video from his days with the Celtics, which some people might enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlSZC4TAYVc

If he can teach these moves to the Rockets young post players, the team will be made hugely better as a result.

Damion Laverne · May 27, 2011

MojoMan said: ↑

Obviously McHale will not be playing for the Rockets if he is tapped to be the new head coach. However, here is a Kevin McHale highlight video from his days with the Celtics, which some people might enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlSZC4TAYVc

If he can teach these moves to the Rockets young post players, the team will be made hugely better as a result.
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Definitely. With Hill showing inconsistent flashes of brilliance this past year, any mentoring by McHale over post moves (slippery eel = argentinian tango) will only add to Hill's game. Thabeet, on the other hand, is going to need some SERIOUS work obviously in order to get any better. Still holding out on a 7 PPG, 8 RPG, 1.5-2.0 BPG role next year for him. God help us.....

Raven · May 27, 2011

A_3PO said: ↑

I haven't been following this thread and probably someone asked this already:

If one of the three isn't hired this week, is there any reason not to conclude that Casey is the choice?
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You would think, yeah, but we're talking about the Rockets, who don't exactly shine in these type of situations.

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