Sam Cassell on Lakers short list

[aefgogreen]

Mazz could have several vacancies on his staff (provided he's around, but that's a story for another thread  )

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

What's the use in having a lot of "top assistants" if they're all going to leave after one season?

[Donoghus]

What's the use in having a lot of "top assistants" if they're all going to leave after one season?

Better than having bad assistants stick around leading you to 41-41 records.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

What's the use in having a lot of "top assistants" if they're all going to leave after one season?

Better than having bad assistants stick around leading you to 41-41 records.

Of course. I'm just wondering if there are guys who are good assistants but who would be willing to stick around for a few years.

[aefgogreen]

What's the use in having a lot of "top assistants" if they're all going to leave after one season?

Better than having bad assistants stick around leading you to 41-41 records.

Of course. I'm just wondering if there are guys who are good assistants but who would be willing to stick around for a few years.

Not if a better opportunity presents itself.  I would venture almost all assistants dream of becoming head coach - and the percentage goes up even more amongst the top assistants.

[Vermont Green]

I am not sure Sam Cassell is the right guy to coach that Lakers team.  He would be better off staying in Boston, but I get the desire to have a shot at being a head coach.

There will be a Mazzulla coaching tree starting very soon.

[cons]

lakers are stupid

its not a coach issue out there

and jj redick? seriously?
u think thats gonna work?

[Celtics2021]

What's the use in having a lot of "top assistants" if they're all going to leave after one season?

Better than having bad assistants stick around leading you to 41-41 records.

Of course. I'm just wondering if there are guys who are good assistants but who would be willing to stick around for a few years.

Not if a better opportunity presents itself.  I would venture almost all assistants dream of becoming head coach - and the percentage goes up even more amongst the top assistants.

Honestly, if you have an assistant who doesn’t aspire to be a head coach, he’s probably not the best assistant if he’s under 60.  (And even then, those guys would still take a shot at it if they could).

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Can/do teams sign assistants to, say, 3-year deals that can't be terminated? Meaning they have to stay in that assistant position for the full 3 years, and couldn't leave for a head-coaching gig during that period? Or is that just something no assistant would want to commit to?

I'm just thinking out loud, because it seems ridiculous for a team to have to replace its top 2-3 assistants every season.

[RJ87]

Can/do teams sign assistants to, say, 3-year deals that can't be terminated? Meaning they have to stay in that assistant position for the full 3 years, and couldn't leave for a head-coaching gig during that period? Or is that just something no assistant would want to commit to?

I'm just thinking out loud, because it seems ridiculous for a team to have to replace its top 2-3 assistants every season.

I don't see the NBCA agreeing to that. In turn, I don't see owners agreeing to that either as it would stop teams from moving onto new coaches whenever they see fit.

[Roy H.]

So long as we win a title, I'd be happy for Sam to get an opportunity.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Can/do teams sign assistants to, say, 3-year deals that can't be terminated? Meaning they have to stay in that assistant position for the full 3 years, and couldn't leave for a head-coaching gig during that period? Or is that just something no assistant would want to commit to?

I'm just thinking out loud, because it seems ridiculous for a team to have to replace its top 2-3 assistants every season.

I don't see the NBCA agreeing to that. In turn, I don't see owners agreeing to that either as it would stop teams from moving onto new coaches whenever they see fit.

I'm sure you're right on both counts. I'd just hate to have to go hunting for 2-3 new assistants every offseason, lol. I'd want more continuity.