2
The exemption of Monty Williamswhich as reported would have “taken the coach by surprise”, probably certain of having at least a second opportunity (although there had been talk of exemption for some time), could open new scenarios also for the bench of Los Angeles Lakers.
The Pistons have decided to move on with Monty Williamsarrived just 12 months ago with a rich contractand now they will look for a new coach. The remaining names of a certain importance are always the same, James Borrego (which the Cavs also like), Kenny Atkinson, Sam Cassell (who could return with Doc Rivers to Milwaukee) and JJ Redick.
Redick And long linked to the Lakerswhich however they had I bet it all on UConn’s Dan Hurley, only to receive a “no”. The former Clippers player remains the favorite for the yellow and purple bench at this point, but how well could he have taken the news of being considered a fallback? The dismissal of Monty Williams opened up another position, that of ai Pistons who after winning just 16 games last year are not exactly the most coveted destination, but certainly no matter how much pressure a rookie coach may be under in Detroit, it will never be comparable to that of LA.
To see JJ Redick on the Pistons bench However, the former NBA veteran would need to say another “no” to the Lakers. The fact that now Monty Williams is libero it could make things add up. Williams comes from a difficult season, but in 2021 wore and Phoenix Suns in finale after 10 years of absolute mediocrity, and in 2022 he was making us at team with the best NBA record. A past not unlike the one he had at the time Frank Vogel that in 2019 came to the Lakers, and Monty Williams is a very experienced coach. Redickon the other hand, would be a absolute rookie on the bench.
It remains to be verified how much desire Williams might have for another adventure as a head coach, after the end of the experience at the Pistons. Today JJ Redick remains the only possible path for the Los Angeles Lakers, with James Borrego as the second choice taking into account the Cleveland Cavs’ interest in him.
2024-06-20 15:55:35
#NBA #Redick #linked #Pistons #Monty #Williams #free
