Would JB Bickerstaff the Best Option for the Lakers?

[ryguy613]

I actually havent really followed Bickerstaff's coaching style very closely, but if he's let go by the Cavs, he would seem like the only realistic coaching hire that could actually bring something of value to the Lakers. Everyone else is more of the same, young guy, former player, maybe a former assistant, no HC experience, total crapshoot. Thoughts on Bickerstaff working as Lakers HC?

[KodiakBear]

Just make Lebron the player/coach like Bill Russell was at the end of his career.

[Mallie]

Does everybody on these boards nowadays think that each and every thought that passes through their dome is absolutely worth a thread?

[ryguy613]

Does everybody on these boards nowadays think that each and every thought that passes through their dome is absolutely worth a thread?

really? With all the hot take threads about Jokic being overrated or LeBron being on steroids, or freaking magnet conspiracy theories... THIS is the one that offends you? a question about a potential coaching hire? lol

[ChipotleWest]

Just make Lebron the player/coach like Bill Russell was at the end of his career.

Stopped being allowed in the 80's, but they might change the rules for Lebron.

[ChipotleWest]

Does everybody on these boards nowadays think that each and every thought that passes through their dome is absolutely worth a thread?

really? With all the hot take threads about Jokic being overrated or LeBron being on steroids, or freaking magnet conspiracy theories... THIS is the one that offends you? a question about a potential coaching hire? lol

Lebron being on steroids isn't crazy at all there was actually a ton of evidence he was linked to balco, but I don't even want to get into it.

[Mallie]

No, this one was just the last straw after the last couple of weeks of inane topics and tabloid-worthy takes.

Nothing personal. Definitely not as ridiculous as a lot of recent topics, just that this could be said about almost any coach available in the league. What's the argument for KBB's hiring? That he's not a rookie coach? Crap load of rethreads available that would jump on a chance to coach LAL.

[Iwasawitness]

Does everybody on these boards nowadays think that each and every thought that passes through their dome is absolutely worth a thread?

really? With all the hot take threads about Jokic being overrated or LeBron being on steroids, or freaking magnet conspiracy theories... THIS is the one that offends you? a question about a potential coaching hire? lol

Lebron being on steroids isn't crazy at all there was actually a ton of evidence he was linked to balco, but I don't even want to get into it.

It’s crazy, there’s no evidence, don’t derail threads with such nonsense.

[ryguy613]

Maybe it was a mistake to make this a Lakers specific thread. Obviously as a Lakers fan, I'm curious about a potential fit with the Lakers but in general I'm just curious if people feel like he would be the best available coach on the market if he were to be let go by the cavs. Is he viewed positively over all? What are his strengths and weaknesses? Do people think multiple teams will try to hire him?

[jkvonny]

His dad, Bernie, used to be an assistant coach for LAL years back and also took over as interim one season, after firing another coach (Mike Brown, now with Sacramento).

[NyKnicks1714]

Does everybody on these boards nowadays think that each and every thought that passes through their dome is absolutely worth a thread?

really? With all the hot take threads about Jokic being overrated or LeBron being on steroids, or freaking magnet conspiracy theories... THIS is the one that offends you? a question about a potential coaching hire? lol

I'm with you on garbage threads of that nature about Jokic and LeBron, but I'll take as many wackos posting paragraph-break-free rants about magnets as I can get, whether they're trolling or serious. That's entertaining as hell.

[ryguy613]

Does everybody on these boards nowadays think that each and every thought that passes through their dome is absolutely worth a thread?

really? With all the hot take threads about Jokic being overrated or LeBron being on steroids, or freaking magnet conspiracy theories... THIS is the one that offends you? a question about a potential coaching hire? lol

I'm with you on garbage threads of that nature about Jokic and LeBron, but I'll take as many wackos posting paragraph-break-free rants about magnets as I can get, whether they're trolling or serious. That's entertaining as hell.

...i cant lie. I click into most of those threads so, touché

[Roger Murdock]

JB Bickerstaff will make Darvin Hamm look like Eric Spoelstra


JB is a fine coach for a team that needs to learn basic fundamentals, try hard on defense, and build a culture

If you have a team serious about competiting and want to win playoff series, he will not adjust. He doesn’t utilized players well together synergistically. He doesn’t adapt his system. He plays guys big minutes when they don’t need to.

If your teams aspiration is ‘win 40 games in 2-3 years and develop young talent’ i think he’d be a great hire. If you want to coach veterans and are serious about competing, I think he’s the worst hire possible

I think JB makes sense for teams like CHA, BRK, WAS, DET

He’d be *horrible* for the Lakers, Suns, etc

[liquidswords]

*holds head* oh my gooddddddd do the lakers need to be linked to every single breathing coach????

[ryguy613]

JB Bickerstaff will make Darvin Hamm look like Eric Spoelstra


JB is a fine coach for a team that needs to learn basic fundamentals, try hard on defense, and build a culture

If you have a team serious about competiting and want to win playoff series, he will not adjust. He doesn’t utilized players well together synergistically. He doesn’t adapt his system. He plays guys big minutes when they don’t need to.

If your teams aspiration is ‘win 40 games in 2-3 years and develop young talent’ i think he’d be a great hire. If you want to coach veterans and are serious about competing, I think he’s the worst hire possible

I think JB makes sense for teams like CHA, BRK, WAS, DET

He’d be *horrible* for the Lakers, Suns, etc

thanks, that is more or less the perspective i was looking for.

[ryguy613]

*holds head* oh my gooddddddd do the lakers need to be linked to every single breathing coach????

...they arent being linked to him. IM JUST ASKING lol. Lakers derangement is real man. Lakers fans cant even just ask for peoples opinions on a coach without people complaining.

[Edrees]

Just make Lebron the player/coach like Bill Russell was at the end of his career.

Or maybe the Lakers should just play 7 players on the court while the other team plays 5. that would solve things too.

Oh wait both are against the rules. would you look at that

[Edrees]

His dad, Bernie, used to be an assistant coach for LAL years back and also took over as interim one season, after firing another coach (Mike Brown, now with Sacramento).

He's still the winningest coach in lakers history (percentage wise)

https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/lakers-coach-with-highest-win-percentage

COACH W%
Bernie Bickerstaff .800
Pat Riley .733
Jack McKinney .714
Paul Westhead .689
Phil Jackson .676
Bill Bertka .667

[WentzerWuver]

I actually havent really followed Bickerstaff's coaching style very closely, but if he's let go by the Cavs, he would seem like the only realistic coaching hire that could actually bring something of value to the Lakers. Everyone else is more of the same, young guy, former player, maybe a former assistant, no HC experience, total crapshoot. Thoughts on Bickerstaff working as Lakers HC?

No L'Eggo my Eggos as Bickerstaff does NOT fit with LAL. He is a better fit with an aspiring young team with no big egos on the roster. Ty Lue would be the best fit obviously cause he can handle BIG EGOS with the best of them. You cannot be a push over coach like if LeBron undermined a request, you as HC would bow saying whatever you wish my King. Just ask Ham.

Ty Lue and Kidd would fit best as neither are pushovers and their demands are absolute. Lebron should be a players/coach with his high IQ as suggested by many including the great Byron Scott.