<div class="quote_poster">Swish Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">That's my top two as well (it has been for awhile if you look at the second post in this thread). Gators, I've taught you well. You should feel honored to have such a great a teacher. </div> He would be my #4 if Adelman and Vincent were still available......
I can't honestly say who I'd want first. It's such a tough choice. Hm....I think ultimately it would go down between Rick Carlisle, and Stan Van Gundy for me. SVG has that defensive presence of mind that Hill had, but he doesn't share the same stale offensive play sets. Carlisle had once taken the Pacers to a 61-21 record, and he actually utilizes not only his big men, but his three point shooters as well.
Looking at the list in the Orlando Sentinel today I forgot all about PJ Carlisimo. I'd be really happy with him and he would probably be my #2 option. 1. Rick Carlisle 2. PJ Carlisimo 3. Stan Van Gundy 4. Marc Iavoroni
Yeah I forgot all about Carlisimo as well. Here is the article for those who didn't see it. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">GAINESVILLE -- Florida basketball Coach Billy Donovan, whose name had been mentioned prominently as a possible replacement for Brian Hill as coach of the Orlando Magic, said today that he is working on getting a new contract completed with the University of Florida. "My focus is on coaching at the University of Florida,'' Donovan said. "I look forward to sitting down with Jeremy (Foley) and Dr. (Bernie) Machen and finalizing a contract in the very near future." Discussions about an extension for Donovan, who's under contract with UF until 2009 and is slated to make about $1.7 million per year, began late last spring. Donovan postponed those when the nucleus of the 2006 champs elected to return to the Gators program to defend their championship. After the second national title, Donovan turned down a chance to coach at Kentucky and seemed set to receive an extension with a huge raise. An ESPN.com report last week mentioned specifics of such a deal -- seven years, at an average of $3.5 million per year. Regardless of his contract status, Donovan's college success and pro interest will make him a candidate for any NBA opening. He's already been linked to one job after meeting with Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley this month. In 11 years as Florida's coach, he has a 261-103 record. He led UF to 68 victories in the past two seasons, a stretch that included 18 consecutive postseason wins, the program's first outright Southeastern Conference basketball title since 1989 and the back-to-back national championships. Donovan, though, isn't the lone option for the Magic in their search for the ninth coach (including interim leaders) in franchise history. There are a slew of respected NBA assistants, former coaches and maybe another college coach who figure to be in the mix. Phoenix assistant Marc Iavaroni, who has helped Mike D'Antoni infuse that franchise with the NBA's most exciting style of play, could hear from the Magic. Other respected aides who might be candidates include the Spurs' P.J. Carlesimo, the Bulls' Jim Boylan and the Lakers' Brian Shaw, who played 230 games with the Magic from 1994-97. The former coach pool includes TV analysts Paul Silas and Mike Fratello and Heat consultant Stan Van Gundy. Van Gundy on Wednesday turned down an offer to take over the Pacers, the Indianapolis Star reported. New Mexico State's Reggie Theus, a guard on the first Magic team, joins Donovan among college coaches who could be considered.</div> Source: Orlando Sentinel Even though Donovan is focusing on the Gators, at least we have a lot of other options.
These would be the top choices I'd want if I were Orlando 1. Larry Brown 2. PJ Carlisemo 3. Mario Elie
I've never really liked Larry Brown. I'm just not into the whole "calling players out" thing. Plus, he jumps from team to team and that's not what this team needs. We need stability.
Larry Brown would command too much money and he doesn't really do well with young players(which we have a boatload of). As much as I hated Brian Hill's rotations at least he kept it consistent. You knew before the game you were getting x time and what you had to do, with Larry Brown you never know when your PT will get cut in half. And lastly Darko already has nightmares of Larry Brown, don't want to bring them back. An interesting name in that article is Reggie Theus. I believe he led us in scoring in our inaugural year and was one of our best players. He has done wonders at New Mexico State. I wouldn't want him as a top option, since he doesn't have NBA coaching experience, but he could be an intriguing option if everyone else gets taken. I'd be against Fratello. Maybe on Silas. Don't know much about Boylan. Don't want Shaw. I hated him when he played in Orlando, lol. Could you tell me more about Mario Elie, shape. I've heard his name come up a couple of times for other teams coaching searches and I remember him being a pretty good role player on the Spurs. I just didn't know he was a good assistant. Where is he the assistant for and what style do you think he would bring to the team?
Apparently Hill had no idea he was gone. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Brian Hill had prepared himself for bad news, but he really didn't think he'd get it. "I felt confident I would be back," he said. The Magic had other ideas. Again. For the second time in his career, Hill was fired by the Magic. For the second time, he didn't really it see coming. "I felt I deserved to be back," Hill said Thursday, a day after the Magic ended their three-week evaluation. Hill said he and General Manager Otis Smith discussed a number of issues, like player development and offensive philosophy. He felt confident any differences could have been resolved, and that the Magic were on the right track. "I was hired two years ago and this team was at an all-time low," Hill said. "I was asked to come in and change the culture, bring defense and professionalism and preparation. I think I established all those things in the first year." He said injuries were a major reason Orlando won only 40 games in his second year. But the team still made the playoffs, where they were swept by the Detroit Pistons 4-0 in the first round. Hill, who was fired in 1996 after a player revolt, said he's not sure what he'll do next.</div> Source In other news, former Sonics coach Bob Hill has contacted the Magic about the job. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Sentinel has learned that former NBA coach Bob Hill has contacted the Orlando Magic about their head-coach opening and could deliver the ultimate package deal: A coach -- and a star free agent. Hill, fired by the Seattle SuperSonics this season, is close with Lewis, a 6-foot-10-inch forward. "I think Rashard could be one of the top forwards in the East," Hill said by phone Thursday. Bob Hill said he sent Magic President Bob Vander Weide an e-mail after learning Brian Hill (no relation) had been fired Wednesday. Bob Hill served as an assistant with the Magic in 1993-94 season -- as did Brian Hill. Hill has been a head coach of the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs and, most recently, the Seattle SuperSonics. He was fired by the Sonics this season after going 31-51. "I had a great experience there in Orlando as an assistant," Hill said. "I found the organizatiopn well-managed, and it was a pleasure to work there. It was the best place I've ever worked. I'd love to be able to come back." Bob Hill said he "would be a good fit" with the Magic, who want to play more of an up-tempo game led by star center Dwight Howard. The Magic, who will have about $10 million-$13 million available in cap room, are looking for a scorer. Lewis is regarded as one of the prize free-agent catches, along with Chauncey Billups and Vince Carter.</div> Source I remember hearing Sonics fans always complaining about how bad he was. He could help bring Lewis over though like the article mentions. I'd like to hear from some Sonics fans or from anyone who knows a lot about Hill. Would he be a good fit with the Magic?
I think they should get Carslie for sure, he would be good for Dwight, so he can set up a low post thing for him.
<div class="quote_poster">GatorsowntheNCAA Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> Could you tell me more about Mario Elie, shape. I've heard his name come up a couple of times for other teams coaching searches and I remember him being a pretty good role player on the Spurs. I just didn't know he was a good assistant. Where is he the assistant for and what style do you think he would bring to the team?</div> My friend and I used to play two-on-twon against him and Vincent Askew when he was a Warrior. I was only in high-school at the time and he gave a lot of advice on how to play the game. He's not very patient, but he has a great sense for the game. What I like about Elie, is he's all business. He will let you know exactly how he feels and is very competitive. He used to whack me in the face with his elbows and shoulder when I reached in, or tried to use two hands on his back in the post. I lost touch with him when he joined the Rockets, but I've been following his career. He's been an assistant coach for the Warriors and Spurs. He'a no nonsense coach, who will teach the fundamentals of defense and ball control. He's won titles and he's been mentored under Greg Popovich. Here's an article on him and coaching. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">It's not a question of if; it's a matter of when: Elie will be an NBA head coach within the next two years. Mark our words. And whoever hires him ? whether someone from the Warriors or another team ? will end up looking like a genius. Elie, who won three NBA titles during his playing career, brings brains, intensity, and an unstinting work ethic to his job as one of Mike Montgomery's assistants. During the long slog that was Golden State's '05?'06 season, Elie helped keep the team's collective spirit afloat, his raspy, booming voice urging players to fight on even when the playoffs were only a mirage. Golden State suit-in-chief Chris Mullin has made clear his support of Montgomery, despite the team's struggles during the coach's two-year tenure. But should the Warriors falter early next season, don't be surprised to see Elie receive a promotion. That is, if another team hasn't already poached him.</div> He's well rounded, he's played with Rudy T (offensive coach), Nellie (offensive coach, these two never got along), and Greg Pop (defensive coach). If you notice some of the more successful players who become coaches, most were key role player journeymen who bounced around the league. They get to experience a lot of different coaching philosophies and strategies. They can take all the best pieces from a system and incorporate into one package. I think he'll have the same impact as two other Greg Popovich disciples, Avery Johnson (Mavs) & Mike Brown (Cavs).
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Donovan not interested in Orlando job BY DAVID JONES FLORIDA TODAY GAINESVILLE — While questions continued to circulate the day after Brian Hill was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic, Florida’s Billy Donovan issued a statement today saying he’s not interested in any other job. Donovan said his only interest remains in coaching the Gators. "My focus is on coaching at the University of Florida,” said Donovan, whose stature skyrocketed after leading UF to back-to-back national titles. "I look forward to sitting down with Jeremy (Foley) and Dr. (Bernie) Machen and finalizing a contract in the very near future.”</div> http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/...NGNEWS/70524023 Scratch Billy D's name off the list.
Here's some more coaching news. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Brian Hill had been the ex-coach of the Orlando Magic for only a few hours when the club began fielding calls, e-mails and contacts from, or on behalf, of candidates looking to replace him. Hill was fired Wednesday afternoon and by nightfall, another coach named Hill expressed his interest in returning to Orlando -- and might even offer an intriguing package deal to the Magic. Bob Hill, a former Magic assistant who has been head coach of four NBA teams, told the Sentinel on Thursday that he had sent an e-mail to Magic President Bob Vander Weide. Bob Hill was fired by the Seattle SuperSonics this season, but he developed a close relationship with Sonics forward Rashard Lewis. Lewis is one of the star free agents available to the Magic this summer, along with point guard Chauncey Billups and guard Vince Carter. "I think Rashard would be one of the top 10 forwards in the East,'' Bob Hill said. Former Magic guard Brian Shaw, who is currently an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers, also wants to be considered for the Orlando opening. Magic General Manager Otis Smith said he had a list of candidates but won't talk publicly about the search until the new coach is hired. Smith said there was no timetable, adding the Magic would take their time "to find the right guy,'' be he a college coach, an NBA assistant with no experience or an old NBA hand. Vander Weide said he was not looking for a coach who also wanted to be GM, although he added he could, "Never say never.'' Two years ago, the Magic brought back Brian Hill to give the team an intense defense-first disciplinarian. Now it appears they want a coach who is not like Brian Hill -- a more flexible personality who endorses an up-tempo game and can continue developing a young corps led by star center Dwight Howard. The candidates for the Magic's job are numerous, although it appears Florida Gators Coach Billy Donovan is leaning toward staying at UF. Donovan issued a statement on Thursday saying he was looking forward to signing an extension with the school after leading it to back-to-back NCAA titles, but he again didn't rule out coaching in the NBA, which he has said "intrigued'' him. Other names who could be linked to the Magic's position are San Antonio Spurs assistant P.J. Carlesimo, Phoenix Suns assistant Marc Iavaroni, Louisville Coach Rick Pitino and Memphis Coach John Calipari as well as former NBA head coaches Paul Silas, Mike Fratello, Stan Van Gundy and Jeff Van Gundy.</div> Source: Orlando Sentinel (Read the Rest)
If we really want to have a running style like he says then we really need to just hire Iavoroni, who better to have to utilize a running offense then D'Atoni's #1 assistant?
We have spoken with Marc Iavoroni. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Orlando Magic requested and were granted permission to talk to Suns assistant coach Marc Iavaroni about their vacant head-coaching position. The Magic fired coach Brian Hill on Wednesday and are believed to be seeking a replacement who can bring an up-tempo style and nurture the skills of budding big man Dwight Howard. Iavaroni would fit both qualities. He has served as lead assistant for the past 3 1/2 seasons of his five-year stint with the Suns, who have led the league in scoring since 2004-05. He also has played a major part in the development of center Amar? Stoudemire. Memphis was the first team to meet with Iavaroni about a head-coaching position this month and might be a more likely fit.</div> Source
