[NBA]Bird interested in Brown, Adelman for Pacers' vacancy

Roxs-Redemption · May 17, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird said interim coach Frank Vogel, Mike Brown and Rick Adelman are among candidates he wants to talk to about filling the head coaching position.

Bird said Vogel is the front-runner. He took over at midseason when the Pacers fired Jim O'Brien, finished the regular season with a 20-18 record and led the team to the playoffs.

But he made no guarantees.

"A lot of people out there feel like Frank's probably going to get the job, but it's a process," Bird said Tuesday. "We want to do everything we can possibly do to get the right guy in."

Brown, a former Pacers assistant, led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2007 NBA Finals and was NBA coach of the year in 2009.

"I like Mike," Bird said. "Mike did an excellent job when he was here, a fantastic job in Cleveland. We have other guys in mind, also."

Adelman was interviewed the last time the Pacers had an opening. He went 193-135 in four seasons with the Houston Rockets before leaving the team last month. He ranks eighth in NBA history in wins with a career record of 945-616.

"I'll probably make a call, just to see where he's at," Bird said. "I hear the (Los Angeles) Lakers are interested in him. Rick's a very good coach. He's an easygoing guy that gets a lot out of his players."

Bird said Adelman performed well in Houston even though Yao Ming, the team's star, was out of action for much of his tenure.

"I like Rick," Bird said. "He had so many injuries down there, and he still won a lot of games."

Bird said the 37-year-old Vogel proved he can lead a team.

"He was put in a tough position and he did well," Bird said. "I saw some progress with our team. Especially when they made the playoffs, I think they did an excellent job of competing."

No matter who takes over, expectations will be high. The Pacers made the playoffs last season after missing the postseason the previous four years. Now, with a good young nucleus and a lot of money available for free agency, Bird wants more than a first-round playoff exit.

"When you win 37 games, that's not success," Bird said. "But you've got to look at your team and see where we're going and how much development we have out of our young guys. We are in a good position now, so we've got to take full advantage of it."
Click to expand...

Didnt see it posted...[article link]

University Blue · May 17, 2011

If I was Indiana, I would look in their own backyard. Woof!

RedRedemption · May 17, 2011

I think Indiana would be perfect for Adelman's offense... but come on now. Rick has a chance to go to LA; I think he'll take that chance instead.

Ziggy · May 17, 2011

They have a solid roster, Vogel underachieved (.500 during his tenure) IMO. Adelman can get them to the 5th seed.

RX2012 · May 17, 2011

where are all the idiots who said, "adelman only coaches teams with championship potential"

I would put this thread in the GARM and use my post as its title if I could

BetterThanEver · May 17, 2011

RX2012 said: ↑

where are all the idiots who said, "adelman only coaches teams with championship potential"

I would put this thread in the GARM and use my post as its title if I could
Click to expand...

They are probably still here. The OP doesn't even mention Adelman having any interest in the Pacers. It has the interest going the other way around. It talks about Bird's interest in Adelman, instead of Adelman's interest. Reading is fundamental.

RX2012 · May 17, 2011

BetterThanEver said: ↑

They are probably still here. The OP doesn't even mention Adelman having any interest in the Pacers. It has the interest going the other way around. It talks about Bird's interest in Adelman, instead of Adelman's interest. Reading is fundamental.
Click to expand...

I noticed that fool. If bird is going to publicly state it, the interview is pretty much on it's way. Sarcasm is not effective.

bongo33 · May 17, 2011

Why did Bird retire from coaching again? I remember he was a pretty good coach

Dreamin · May 18, 2011

I don think Aldeman would coach the Pacers. Brown has been linked to Warriors as well.

Northside Storm · May 18, 2011

Dreamin said: ↑

I don think Aldeman would coach the Pacers. Brown has been linked to Warriors as well.
Click to expand...

I can't see a bigger divide than the difference between Brown's coaching philosophy and what the Warriors are used to running.

durvasa · May 18, 2011

Adelman's name seems to be coming up in a lot of places.

Has he interviewed anywhere yet?

RoxSqaud · May 18, 2011

RX2012 said: ↑

I noticed that fool. If bird is going to publicly state it, the interview is pretty much on it's way. Sarcasm is not effective.
Click to expand...

What an idiot.

Easy · May 18, 2011

durvasa said: ↑

Adelman's name seems to be coming up in a lot of places.
Click to expand...

Expected. Any team looking for a coach would be interested. He doesn't have to look for a job. Jobs look for him.

Forums

[NBA]Bird interested in Brown, Adelman for Pacers' vacancy

Roxs-Redemption Member

University Blue Member

RedRedemption Contributing Member

Ziggy QUEEN ANON

RX2012 Member

BetterThanEver Contributing Member

RX2012 Member

bongo33 Member

Dreamin Member

Northside Storm Contributing Member

durvasa Contributing Member

RoxSqaud Member

Easy Boban Only Fan
Supporting Member

Share This Page

About ClutchFans

Rockets Content

Support ClutchFans!

[NBA]Bird interested in Brown, Adelman for Pacers' vacancy

Roxs-Redemption Member

University Blue Member

RedRedemption Contributing Member

Ziggy QUEEN ANON

RX2012 Member

BetterThanEver Contributing Member

RX2012 Member

bongo33 Member

Dreamin Member

Northside Storm Contributing Member

durvasa Contributing Member

RoxSqaud Member

Easy Boban Only Fan Supporting Member

Share This Page

Easy Boban Only Fan
Supporting Member