Jay Wright has taken himself out of the running in the Sixers‘ coaching search. The Villanova head coach posted a statement on Twitter this afternoon announcing that he plans to remain at the school and won’t be a candidate for the NBA job.
“Out of respect for our Villanova community and our 76ers organization, I feel the need to address speculation about the 76ers head coaching position,” it reads. “The 76ers have a great leader in (general manager) Elton Brand, outstanding young talent and an incredible opportunity for any coach to compete for a championship. As a lifetime 76ers fan, I have confidence they will bring in the right coach to build on what Brett Brown has developed.
“I am not a candidate for the job. I am very happy and honored to coach at Villanova.”
Speculation involving Wright began when Philadelphia dismissed Brown as head coach last week. Wright has spent the past 19 years at Villanova, compiling a 472-182 record and winning two NCAA championships.
Smart move for Jay Wright. However, it’s been rather mind blowing having read comments and listened to sports radio (local to Philly) discuss the desire to see Jason Kidd as the head coach. DID THESE PEOPLE NOT WATCH JASON COACH THE BUCKS?
Because people say he helped develop Giannis. Me personally I didn’t realize he can develop 7 feet tall and being a freak athletically.
Kidd wanted a front office gig when he was on his way out of Brooklyn. Larry Drew was coaching the Bucks at the same time and was the hogwash that followed Boylan and Skiles. Kidd knew he was set up with a future superstar and a new arena in the works. Then he blew it all by being one of worst clock and rotation managers. Kidd might have taught Giannis a few things, but he certainly isn’t leader the Sixers need with the talent they have. Plus… Simmons found his shot this year. He just needs to stay healthy.
Jay Wright isn’t leaving Villanova ever. He has always maintained that he doesn’t think his system will work elsewhere. Some coaches are wise enough to realize they’ve already got a great situation. He has a good chance to win more championships. Any coach has a good chance of being fired by the Sixers or any NBA head coaching position within 3 years.
Wright has the job he’s always wanted, he’s going nowhere.
If you have 10 years planning，you don’t take 76ers coach
They are talking about Great GM Elton Brand and compete for Championships
One thing you can’t do is underachievement
IMO
76ers should hire Ty Lue 5 years 35 million
Then make good trade by dumping Horford salary
For instance
Pistons get Horford and 3 first round picks
76ers get Luke Kennard
76ers save $75 million next season
Lue would be a great coach. Playoff experience is a wonderful thing. For those who believe Lebron coached and Lue was just an assistant… Go back to hating Lebron already and leave Lue out of this.
The FO should use the 5 picks they have and find some talent and strategize after next season. No sense in giving up picks to correct a poor decision when it’s clear a deep playoff run wont be the expectation for next year either.
Just to add to the news, I won’t consider it either. Just sayin’.
Mike Brown
Won’t it take someone who can be offended by certain player behaviors like Mike Brown? You can’t command Simmons and Embiid to talk to each other. Brett Brown can be such an apologist.
That could be wrong but they leave the door open for a poster!
The whole idea of a developmental coach is off. Too relationship-y. Just listen!
“You can’t command Simmons and Embiid to talk to each other.”
Uh, they do talk to each other.
Their relationship isn’t the problem. Personal accountability is; as in, no one was held personally accountable for their play by the coach. Simmonds won’t shoot, Embiid won’t get in shape and improve on his game.
Refusal to hold one to account is mostly what “apologist” means. It doesn’t necessarily mean to apologize personally. (Although that could be used as a strategy. IDK in Brown’s case.)
And IDK if the stars talk or what about or care, but Butler said their film sessions were silent— that they did not address each other professionally— and that was a reason he wanted out.
In so many words. Butler will make an opinion known, nice or not.
Wright should never leave college. He’s a great college coach. He can make more money and less headaches. Plus help so many more kids. He’s made for college ball.
Sixers should go after Lue and Brown. Both had success with Bron. I would hire both
Obviously, Philly isn’t the Wright situation…