Why does this guy keep getting passed up for head coaching gigs? I know his record is borderline .500 at best, but that was due to the lack of talent and off-court distractions his players provided. Nate McMillan is a defensive minded, no nonsense coach that has paid his dues in the league as a player and coach. The vets on the Nets will respect his voice, as well as his X’s and O’s approach.
We know the man can turn around a failing franchise at the drop of a dime, but the question is, does he want to? He has his dream job in Carolina, but will the chance to compete for another NBA ring be enough to get him to leave his alma mater?
It wasn’t his fault the Memphis Grizzles never made it to a championship. He didn’t trade away offensive firepower for a bunch of bench players. He can draw up plays, but if they are not executed properly, then ship the players out, not the coach. With his defensive background, he would be able to get the Nets back on track where they are lacking guidance -- at defense.
His firing last season was like the Nets hiring Kidd, a long shot. The man won everywhere he went, no matter the talent level. Last season, he dealt with injuries that seemed to happen at the wrong time and still managed to lead the team to 57 wins and Coach Of The Year. How was he repaid for that stellar season? He got a nice pink slip telling him his services were no longer needed. The Nets would benefit greatly with a coach of his caliber leading the way.
Of course he is at the top of the list; that's what happens when you are the best in the business. No matter how long is stays secluded in the wilderness with Jeanine Buss, Jackson will always have a job whenever he wants one. The triangle would work greatly with this group and free up shooting lanes for Joe Johnson and Deron Williams all game long. Jackson's approach is not the "get in your face" type, but he will always get his point across no matter what. They will win a championship with Jackson leading he way, I guarantee that.
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