In 2 weeks we may be looking for a new coach...Who replaces Doc?

[chambers]

Please don't leave any opinion on the Doc situation.
If he is gone, then who is the best candidate for the job?
Also keep in mind if Doc is gone then KG and Pierce are likely both gone too, so it's probably rebuild/re-tool time.

Stan Van Gundy or Nate McMillan for me...although they'd prefer playoff teams.

Any young up and comers we can roll the dice on?

[lightspeed5]

Lawrence Frank would be my number 1 option.

Larry Bird is up there but I dont think he wants to coach.

Jason Kidd could be an interesting choice if brooklyn doesnt take him. If KG retires, KG can coach 

Other backups are Jerry Sloan, Scott skiles, and Larry Brown if he wants to leave SMU.

[dasani]

Van Gundy (either), Shaw, or Karl(yes I don't care)

[WeMadeIt17]

Do not want Franks. Would want Shaw, either of the Van Gundy's, or Bird.

[NocturnalRebel]

Brian Shaw

[JSD]

Give Jason Kidd a shot

[Ogaju]

what makes you think Jason Kidd can coach?

[D.o.s.]

Van Gundy (either), Shaw, or Karl(yes I don't care)

TP for getting my post done for me.


SVG has gone on the record saying he won't coach this season. Not that that's a binding statement of course.

[Ogaju]

Van Gundy (either), Shaw, or Karl(yes I don't care)

TP for getting my post done for me.


SVG has gone on the record saying he won't coach this season. Not that that's a binding statement of course.

The Celtics know that nothing is cast in stone, not even an executed written contract. I think we should try and lure Mark Jackson to Boston.

[Evantime34]

George Karl if Doc is gone I don't think KG and Pierce come back. That means we will have a team that will need to run, to win, that's Karl's style.

[Galeto]

It'll never happen of course but if Doc decides to retire, I would love Ainge to coach.  Sort of a clean up your mess type deal in a way but he was also a fantastic coach in Phoenix.  I trust that he's a better coach than Doc.

In my fantasy, Doc decides to take a sabbatical, Ainge steps down from his current position to coach and a GM who values ballhandling, rebounding and shooting takes over the reins of this franchise.  Heck, I don't know if Mike Zarren is that guy but I wouldn't mind giving him a try over Ainge.  I'll be happy like a clam.

[Afam]

Shaw. Van gundy. I haven't seen share coach that much, but he does seem like he would make a good coach. I believe he coached the lakers for a few games when Phil Jackson took a leave of absence.

[BASS_THUMPER]

Doc stays
we got a ring with a healthy team
as soon as the engine breaks down
we blame the driver

smh

Doc stays

[j804]

George Karl if Doc is gone I don't think KG and Pierce come back. That means we will have a team that will need to run, to win, that's Karl's style.

That'd be awesome Rondo/Green in a George Karl system 

[chambers]

Doc stays
we got a ring with a healthy team
as soon as the engine breaks down
we blame the driver

smh

Doc stays

No ones blaming Doc for anything. I love Doc. Sad truth is he may leave, especially if KG and Pierce arent around.
Just an interesting thought to see who be a good fit after him.