Tom Thibodeau has been attending Clippers‘ practices, Mark Medina of USA Today passes along (Twitter link). The former Timberwolves coach, who has a strong relationship with head coach Doc Rivers from their time together in Boston, has even attended a couple of the team’s load management meetings and “loved it,” according to Rivers.
Here’s more the Pacific Division:
- Jordan Poole is going through a rough stretch with the Warriors, as Monte Poole of NBC Sports writes. Golden State is being patient with the shooting guard because…well, the team has to be. “There is no somebody else right now,” coach Steve Kerr recently said. “That’s the issue. We’re throwing guys into the fire.”
- Lakers star LeBron James is passing to Anthony Davis more than he ever has to any teammate, Bryan Kalbrosky of Hoops Hype. Entering the day (per NBA.com), 23.4% of LBJ’s passes have gone to AD.
- Jevon Carter was a bright spot for the Suns early in the season, but now the point guard is playing a reduced role, Gina Mizell of The Athletic explains. Carter saw just eight minutes of action during the three games leading up to Monday’s loss to Boston where Ricky Rubio sat out.
Thibs knows there’s gonna be a minimum of 6 and as many as 9 HC jobs open after the season and he wants to stay sharp and engaged in hopes of getting one.
9 is a bit much. I ain’t gonna say that ain’t possible, bc it has happened before. But more realistically 4 or 5. And there are just better options out there instead of thibs. So I don’t think it would even matter
“Load management meetings?”
LBJ is Lyndon Baines Johnson (36th President of the United States) … LRJ is LeBron Raymond James (basketball player)
I always thought it was Lonny Baxter Jr.
Dude LBJ is Lebron James! This is a hoops site, nothing to do with stupid politics, all of them are a huge waste of time & space, liars! Stick with hoops man!
Poole has looked lost at times on the floor. Its now in his head when he is on offense. NBA is much harder than college where you must play both sides of the ball.