wouldn’t be too bad. I don’t necessarily like the guy but he was a solid coach in dallas. I just think he would restrict Devin and/or Wall if we drafted him.

I’m a fan of a point guard being a coach. Someone who played the game at a high level and has a better understanding than most players about how the game breaks down on the court, and putting people in a position to succeed.

Not sure if Avery Johnson is the ma for the job though.

…would just love anybody other than Kiki…

I like the idea of having Avery as our coach. He will straighten out Devin. We all know he can score and he used to defend too, That would be a great combination for a championship team. Just need somebody to guide him. I think they would work it out.

Possibly bigger news than the ceremonial event that happened today.

We all first thought that Nets wouldn’t take Avery because of Harris.
Then many of us believed that Avery was just what was needed, especially Harris, but still weren’t sure if Thorn felt the same way.

With this news and if Proky/Thorn feel Nets need a coach ASAP, Avery would fit the bill.
Avery may be chosen by his hometown New Orleans if Nets procrastinate.
Avery said on ESPN’s PTI that “I’m waiting for the phone to ring”.
JVG, it was written, likes his current job (making him expensive) and wouldn’t want to move his family again. Besides, I don’t care for JVG.

He would come cheaper than the Big name coaches and if it didn’t work out, Proky could just fire him at any time and not worry (It would be hard to fire a Legend like Coach K).

If Nets want Defense, and want a former player who players would respect, Avery Johnson would be perfect.
BLopez would like him, even though he “would be in Brook’s ears” for all the stupid things he does.
I could just see Brook saying “yea that was a pretty dumb thing that I did coach. I won’t let it happen again coach”.

I really think we need someone who’s used to having to actually teach basketball before diving into the X’s and O’s. If Johnson clashed with Harris because he was too much of a micromanager and wanted Harris to play completely in the confines of his offense imagine how he would do with an entire team of young kids who are pretty much used to improvising.

Dunleavy? Are you serious? The Czar or Mike Brown. NO ONE ELSE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!!!!!!!!!

1. Tom Thibodeau
2. Avery Johnson
3. Coach K (although not likely)
4. Tom Thibodeau
5. JVG
6. Tom Thibodeau

Someone who’s 1. used to having to teach fundamentals way before jumping into the X’s and O’s, any coach used to veteran teams would quit after a month with this team when they can’t do things as simple as boxing out and moving towards passes and moving with out the ball, but being an assistant he’d also have experience working with the egos of professional basketball players, something a college coach, who may have experience with teaching fundamentals, wouldn’t have. And working with guys who are being paid millions is WAY different from coaching kids who’s scholarships you control.

If the Cavs win the championship this year, he might decide it’s time to move on to bigger challenges and let someone else take over.

You never know.

What I really meant to say was the stats-driven guys (John Hollingers, Kevin Peltons, etc, etc, etc of the world) STRONGLY seem to suggest otherwise.

Suggest otherwise on what you said.

@ Gina – I think that’s quite obvious. GO READ ESPN.