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Rex Kalamian interviewed

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Amel, May 19, 2016.

  1. Amel

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ESPN sources say that the Houston Rockets today interviewed Toronto Raptors assistant coach Rex Kalamian for their head coaching vacancy.</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/733413410583412737">May 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources say Houston secured permission from Toronto for Les Alexander and Daryl Morey to travel to Cleveland to meet Kalamian earlier today.</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/733414108326854656">May 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Like Houston's interest in Charlotte's Stephen Silas, today's visit with Kalamian was head coach-specific but also with an eye to the future</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/733415150623940609">May 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources say Houston has strong interest in Kalamian even if it hires leading candidate Mike D'Antoni; Kalamian is very close to James Harden</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/733415587901104128">May 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kalamaian is also coveted by Scott Brooks for Brooks' new Wizards staff and forged a close bond with Harden when they worked together in OKC</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/733416230707552256">May 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kalamian has an outstanding reputation, well respected by players. Told there could be another young candidate that has not been mentioned.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/733415394187169797">May 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    it's happening.
     
  3. J.R.

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    Rockets have their head coach. (Silas or MDA)

    They're just interviewing possible assistants.
     
  4. bmd

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    What is going onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
     
  5. RV6

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    Les is going to hire 3 head coaches...that way he can fire 2 during the season to wake the team up
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kalamian has an outstanding reputation, well respected by players. Told there could be another young candidate that has not been mentioned.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/733415394187169797">May 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kalamaian is also coveted by Scott Brooks for Brooks' new Wizards staff and forged a close bond with Harden when they worked together in OKC</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/733416230707552256">May 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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  8. DonKnock

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    So now that we've narrowed it down to two, we've reexpanded it to 4 Feign? :mad:
     
  9. mrm32

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    I hate the offseason.
     
  10. JayZ750

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    It would seem comical to interview this guy for a top assistant position.
    He's had that position for much better organizations for what, the past 6-7 years? He probably has the ability to do that with Brooks in Washington. Why the f would he want to be the top assistant under Pringles? Or Silas? He wouldn't.

    But as a head coaching interview, it is finally something that makes some sense.

    This dude was with OKC for 6 years until this past year, so he's tight with Harden, and Durant.

    http://newsok.com/article/5458229
     
  11. TheRealist137

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    Looks like this dude is just another "yes-man" for Harden. Murray is hiring all of Harden's friends.
     
  12. Carl Herrera

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    Kalamian is an Armenian name. Is he friends with the Kardashians?
     
  13. Vivi

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    So...both Rockets and Wizards have interest in this guy...don't think is a coincidence...?
     
  14. MaxRider

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    Is Les going to meet with every assistant in the league?
     
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    Dang that mad me LOL!!!!

    Too freaking funny...

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  16. J.R.

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    They got their coach. Interviewing assistants now.

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NBA coaching sources say all signs continue to point to the Rockets hiring leading candidate Mike D'Antoni as their coach in the near future</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/733421947577503744">May 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With the Rockets wanting experience to take over, Kalamian might be hired for an associate head coach spot if he doesn't get the head job.</p>&mdash; Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/733421365940785154">May 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    D'Antoni, Hollins, Kalamian would be a power trio if they could get both of those assistants.
     
  19. JayZ750

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    The only way this makes sense is because he apparently left his family in OKC. I'm guessing they weren't keen on a move to Toronto... completely different lifestyle.

    Because other wise, lead assistant with Toronto seems a much better job.
     
  20. therox3

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    I'm tired of going after assistants that only have the "he has a good reputation and is well-liked by players" resume. Why not coaches with proven track records?
     

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