http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2014/05/rockets-fire-assistant-coach-dean-cooper/#23049101=0 If this doesn't send a strong message to Jeremy Lin to get in better shape, I don't know what will. Does this mean that Dwight's guy from Orlando is in charge now or are they getting someone else?
He's not a trainer more. He's more think head of the trading department and is now an assistant coach
Wasn't Eto brought in for Yao's final year? He worked with him on his rehab but he only played 5-6 games regular season before he went down again.
Keith Jones is a trainer. I don't think he's in the weight room conducting workouts like a strength and conditioning coach is. He deals with injuries, rehab, recovery regimens, etc.
Dwight's guy was in charge of the Magic Strength Training.. june 28 abc houston news.. "Rockets hired former Orlando Magic strength and conditioning coach Joe Rogowski. Rogowski was with the Magic during the Dwight Howard years." All signs pointed toward Joe becoming the head of strength and conditioning at Houston when the Rockets went ahead and secured him a week before D12 signed. If you look back at D12s physique during his formative "superman" years much credit is given to Joe, whom now should have the keys to the kingdom when it comes to getting the Rockets into game shape.
Interesting changes going on. I think they are making space for an elite troop of assistants under McHale, having realized that he needs technical help. Maybe what was discussed in Florida was: you get an extension if we get to choose 2-3 of your assistants. That would be a good deal IMO.
I think this is simply giving the job to Dwight's guy. It's not like the Rockets weren't affected by injuries this season. You'd think they'd want to keep the guy they headhunted from the Suns to deal with these injuries.
huh? what does this have to do with Lin? this seems like scapegoating now that Mchale can't get fired. They're fooling themselves if they think the "lesser" coaches were the reason the team didn't advance to the 2nd round.
The young Morey is a fast learner. I refuse to rate him too lowly for this reason, because it was logical to first build the more important talent identification/scouting systems, which he has. As evidenced by these moves and his public comments, he has turned his attention to defense and coaching. However, I've very concerned about the long learning curve for rookie coaches. Years, if not decades of experience may be necessary. But Houston needs NBA championship-caliber coaches for next season, and where do you buy those off the shelf?
The Rockets could sign an NBA-proven player like Dwight, but the championship-proven Popoviches, Rileys, and Phil Jacksons aren't available. Raw coaching talent probably takes very long to mentor and develop, college coaches would require a transition time, so who's left? What available candidates are not only "NBA ready", but moreover, "NBA championship ready"? I honestly don't see how Morey will pull this off in time for the next two seasons.
