The Lakers are no longer the only ones looking for a coach since ESPN announces that the Cavaliers have decided to part ways with JB Bickerstaff. It was in the spirit of the times, even if the technician did not have much to reproach himself for in the defeat against the Celtics since he finished the series without two All-Stars, Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell.
But the person concerned had known he was in the hot seat for several months, and already at the start of the season, management had considered parting ways with him. However, his recent record is good with 99 victories over the last two seasons, and constant progression since his arrival: from 13th in the Eastern Conference in 2021 to 4th in 2024. It is under his leadership that the franchise won its first playoff series without LeBron James since… 1998!
Kenny Atkinson in the viewfinder
According to ESPN, management wants to accelerate this progress and aim much higher, and they believe that Bickerstaff is no longer the man for the job. President Koby Altman and GM Mike Gansey will write down their “short list” in order to begin interviews. Our colleagues put forward a first name: Kenny Atkinson, assistant to Steve Kerr and soon to Vincent Collet. He has already had Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert under his command on the Nets side. The Athletic adds that of James Borrego, former coach of the Hornets and assistant to the Pelicans this season.
The leaders already had their work cut out for them since it will be necessary to resolve the Mitchell case, who has the possibility of being a free agent in a year, and whose presence would encourage Darius Garland to look elsewhere.
2024-05-23 14:40:03
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