Fratello Seeks...But Can't Get...Interview with Kings

by Net Income on Jun 6, 2009 7:09 AM EDT

Mike Fratello has 666 wins and a .551 winning percentage as an NBA coach. As Nets fans know, the "Czar of the Telestrator" is also a pretty good TV color guy. Fratello wants back into NBA coaching at age 62, but is having a hard time getting interviews. He was most recently turned down by the Sacramento Kings and as a Kings beat writer laments, it's mainly because he's so extroverted.

Still confused by this one... - Ailene Voisin - Sacramento Bee

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The Czar is a good coach who preaches defense. He should be coaching in this league.

by Femdig on Jun 6, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions

I didn’t realize that he had so many wins. How many seasons did he coach? I was just wondering how much success he had…
He does pretty good color, he should stick to that. Talking about potential coaches who are on TV——-Mark Jackson is just wonderful doing color. I am thrilled that he is doing the finals, it is a real compliment to him, since this is only his second or third year doing this, right? I hope he sticks with it. I think he and Breen and Van Gundy are a good trio, as long as Van Gundy either stays off camera, or gets some sleep. He always looks like he just rolled out of bed, after he got hit by a bus.

by Paul Erstein on Jun 6, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions

realistically, most coaches only last a few years before being fired. i think fratello would be a good coach for one of those teams that have been losing the last few years. he will get them on the right track and then they can go from there.

by Tom on Jun 6, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions