Ohio State recently let go longtime coach Thad Matta and Gary Parrish of CBS Sports tweets that Fred Hoiberg is emerging as a serious candidate for the opening.
Hoiberg joined the Bulls’ sideline on a five-year deal during the 2015 offseason and the results have varied. He owns a record of 83-81 with the club, making the playoffs for the first time during this past season.
Earlier in the season, it appeared Hoiberg was losing the team. He clashed with Rajon Rondo, and other veterans, such as Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade, were reportedly tuning him out. However, after Chicago lost the final four games of its series with Boston, the veterans appeared to support their coach with Wade publicly standing up for his coach.
“I definitely believe [Hoiberg] got better throughout this year,” Wade said in response to fans calling for Hoiberg to be fired. “And I think you have more a grasp moving forward with what he wants to do with this team. You have to give people a chance.’’
Hoiberg coached in the college ranks from 2010 until 2015 at Iowa State University. He compiled a record of 115-56 during his time at the program.
Bulls fans would party like its 1996, if he goes. Worst coach in the league, and it’s not close
yes!
I think Jeff Hornacek would have something to say about that…
Nah I still think Hoiberg is worse
Not his fault when phil jackson doesn’t let him coach the team
Speaking of which, as a Knicks fan I’d love to see a ‘bring back Phil’ campaign if there’s a vacancy in Chicago.
Phil should definitely come back to Chicago and coach. I highly doubt his ego will allow that to happen, but it would be great. Lord knows he’s a much better coach than executive.
Yeah tough when Phil is alienating the team and forcing his style on to his coach.
Hey, just think, if Hoiberg goes back to the college ranks then Garpax can take over the coaching too and really make us a wreck!
Take GARPAX with you PLEASE!!! Early xmas present for all
Go away, Fred! Nothing personal, but you’re out of your league in the NBA….literally.
Can anyone say “Tim Floyd 2.0”.
Too bad Marcus Fizer’s not in this up coming draft