Years ago, if Jack McKinney hadn't had a bike accident, Pat Riley ultimately wouldn't have been considered for (m)

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By Boredatwork on 21:56:49 03/18/24
[In reply to "Lesmerises had the most succinct point. If not for the 8 games he coached, he wouldn't have been considered..." by DaytonBuck, posted at 19:38:15 03/18/24]

: That's a Mr. Obvious observation, but it's certainly fair.

: Did Jake do something extraordinary or just get out of the team what anyone could have with that talent? Except CH.

: I'm still on board with the hire. But I've listened to reasoned arguments why it wasn't the right choice.

an NBA head coaching job and win 5 titles with the Lakers. Things happen and sometimes people just need a chance. Now it's up to Jake to make things happen.

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The bike accident happened a mile from my house. I believe Paul Westhead replaced him * - Club Seats [22:55:39 03/18/24]
- Westhead did. Riley was an announcer for the Lakers and Westhead made him an assistant when Riley (m) - Boredatwork [07:27:02 03/19/24]
  - didn't everyone watch the series on hbo? Details all of this. * - CLTBUCKEYE [09:58:42 03/19/24]
That is an interesting thought. Seems as though there just isn't enough chances to go around to accommodate everyone - #1Bucks [22:32:55 03/18/24]

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