Assistant Coaches

by sap on Jun 10, 2008 10:21 AM CDT Comment 21 comments

Holdovers May Stay
Bulls assistant coaches Ron Adams, Pete Myers and Mike Wilhelm are all holdovers
from last season's staff. Though it is unclear whether Vinny Del Negro will inherit 
the trio, GM John Paxson has promised Myers and Adams they will be part of the 
organization if they want to remain.
The name of Bill Cartwright could resurface. Currently an assistant with the New 
Jersey Nets, Cartwright reportedly was interested in rejoining the Bulls' staff as an 
assistant if Paxson settled on an inexperienced coach. -- Chicago Sun-Times

There has been the rumor that Bob Hill will be the lead assistant. But are there any good assistants out there that would like to be part of a different team? I would like the idea of getting a former great big man as an assistant coach so he could help out our big men, Tyrus in particular with their post of moves and defense. Just like how Kareem Abdul Jabar helped Andrew Bynum out.

I don't know who could be available for this, but I think if the Bulls did something like this it would help Tyrus develop a lot quicker.

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Bring 'em all back!

Does Jack Haley have a job? Well why the hell not!

‘08-’09 Bulls Team Slogan: Because We Have No Good Reasons Not To.

by YaoPau on Jun 10, 2008 10:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Also

are you trying to say Pete Myers isn’t a former great big man?

by YaoPau on Jun 10, 2008 11:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

what about Pippen?

he could help with defense…if he really wants to coach y not give him a chance

CHICAGO MANE!!!!

by YEP on Jun 10, 2008 11:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Because the Bulls aren't running a reunion

If Pippen wants to coach, then get his ass over from whatever country he is playing ball in and call Jerry for an interview, don’t just expect it to be handed to you. The Bulls need to go after Alvin Gentry in Phoenix, he was aligned with D’Antoni but didn’t follow him to NY, maybe the Bulls can lure him here, guy is a very seasoned NBA coach.

Rusty Longley v 2.0

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 10, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you

Not just defense he can teach these guys what it takes to get to that next level!!

HIRE PIPPEN!!!

by TRiCioNeRo on Jun 10, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

would Bob Hill accept

being assistant to VDN???

by JustAnotherFan on Jun 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I wouldnt

Im sore Hill thinks he can outcoach VDN. It would be hard to say that you are better than your boss and have more exp.

by TRiCioNeRo on Jun 10, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tex Winter has/had more experience than Phil Jackson...

And he was just fine in the seat behind him.

Don't call me doughboy!

by Khalid El-Amin on Jun 11, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well maybe he brings david robinson...

but Will Perdue is more likely

by JustAnotherFan on Jun 10, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Scottie Pippen

Remember the 93 94 season Mike left we only had Scottie… everyone at ABC Sports threw their Bulls jerseys out ect. Scottie didnt let that team down he went for 22pts 5.6ass 8.7reb this guy didnt quit on the Chicago Bulls and this guy was a genious on the floor who inspired everyone to play harder, tougher, smarter. He really wants to coach this team and I dont think Pax is even trying to listen. This is sad I mean I know we want top line, experienced coaches but give him a shot atleast as an assistant.

by TRiCioNeRo on Jun 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

they should have hired Scottie instead of Vinny

better player check…

no experience check…

by Orlando Woolridge on Jun 10, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

there's no doubt

Scottie Pippen is the Mo Sene of coaches on this site.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jun 10, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That Tim guy from the celts...

pay him to be the successor

by Belize on Jun 10, 2008 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Um

Yeah an assistant doesn’t leave a team to be an assistant coach.

Rusty Longley v 2.0

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 11, 2008 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

technically

they only signed him for one year… his contract is up anyways…

by Jaina on Jun 11, 2008 6:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not to beat a dead horse...

But do you really think Reinsdorf would pay him what he’s worth to jump ship on the Celtics?

Don't call me doughboy!

by Khalid El-Amin on Jun 11, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe

it’s not like it’d be D’Antoni money

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jun 11, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still I'd imagine Thibodeau's got at least a couple million coming his way

“Defensive architect of potential NBA champion” has a nice ring to it on a resume. Although it would be comical to see a potential head coach come to Chicago to assist a guy who’s never coached before.

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by Ozzie Montana on Jun 11, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thibs...

Can Bulls Pry Thibodeau From Celtics?
The Bulls went with a surprising choice for head coach in first-timer Vinny Del Negro. Will they try to balance that pick by making a big splash with an assistant?
Signs suggest the Bulls may try to pry defensive specialist Tom Thibodeau away from the Celtics. Thibodeau signed a one-year contract when he joined Boston last summer, so he will be a free agent when the NBA Finals are over.
Del Negro is said to have a good relationship with Thibodeau. —Arlington Heights Daily Herald

by kidronmusic on Jun 11, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thibs might get consideration from the Hawks.

I believe their coaching situation is still in limbo.

Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky

by alec on Jun 11, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Woodson's contract is up at the end of the month

We joked about the Bulls entering the season coachless, but Hawks might be in trouble as well. Sounds like some of the owners like him and want to keep him, but given their ownership situation, we could have a nice fight to watch.

We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan

by snley on Jun 11, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs