coaching staff?

[Xiao Yao You]

So I guess Horny's in? Top assistant? Could bring in Natt? Karl wants in. He'd be welcome if he wants to coach the bigs. Maybe he could get Stockton to come too. Chiesa(sp?) is available I think too. Jeff Malone,l Brown Bear and Eisley all coach too. I'm sure others. I hope they don't go with Jeff Malone or Eisley. Brown Bear was close with Karl. I'd hire Mussleman personally to coach some D. Move Layden back to the front office.

I guess AK is gone too if he and Deron went at it like has been reported?

[El Kabong]

So I guess Horny's in? Top assistant? Could bring in Natt? Karl wants in. He'd be welcome if he wants to coach the bigs. Maybe he could get Stockton to come too. Chiesa(sp?) is available I think too. Jeff Malone,l Brown Bear and Eisley all coach too. I'm sure others. I hope they don't go with Jeff Malone or Eisley. Brown Bear was close with Karl. I'd hire Mussleman personally to coach some D. Move Layden back to the front office.

I guess AK is gone too if he and Deron went at it like has been reported?
I'd bring in Karl too. He said all that have to do is call him and he'll be there, that's an offer you don't refuse in my mind. If Horny gets an assistant job, then maybe i'd hire another assistant who's had some experience (Like Mussleman).

Layden did a shit job in charge of NY, but he'd be working under O'Connor i'm assuming, so that wouldn't bother me. Or he can go back to scouting or something.

[Xiao Yao You]

He said all that have to do is call him and he'll be there, that's an offer you don't refuse in my mind.

Yeah but it sounds like they've been refusing him since he retired. I'd have at least had him in camp working with guys in the fall. He also thinks he's a headman so who knows if he'd be in as a lowly assistant?


If Horny gets an assistant job, then maybe i'd hire another assistant who's had some experience (Like Mussleman).

Could use some new blood after all this time. Bring in some fresh ideas.


Layden did a shit job in charge of NY, but he'd be working under O'Connor i'm assuming, so that wouldn't bother me. Or he can go back to scouting or something.

He could definitely be better utilized there. The problem in NY was that money was no object and it causes people to do stupid things. Happened with Isiah and Larry Brown too. Jazz paying luxury tax has been a bad experiment too for that matter.

[El Kabong]

Could use some new blood after all this time. Bring in some fresh ideas.
If they did hire someone new, you'd have to think there may be some discomfort in being the "outsider" of the coaching staff. Seemingly everyone they get involved in the organization has had a previous association with the club.

[Xiao Yao You]

That's why I mentioned mostly former Jazz players. Mussleman is old school and would fit in though and he knows something about D which I'm not sure anyone else on the staff does. Layden is being called the lead assistant. Not convinced he's qualified.

[UtahJazzFan88]

I really hope Ty Corbin can pick-up a defensive minded assistant as a head coach, someone like Tom Thibodeau, then again Thibs looks like he could be a great coach for quite a while with his defense.

[Xiao Yao You]

[quote]Danny Ainge's son Austin is the head coach of the Maine Red Claws of the D-League.

[Xiao Yao You]

Looks like Krystkowiak might be the new Utes head man. Another guy the Jazz could have looked at. He played for the Jazz. Has been a head man in the league and could help with Favors. I'm guessing he's behind Mitchell in NJ.

[Xiao Yao You]

have so many people I’ve gotten involved. I’ve got Donnie Walsh, Billy King, Kevin O’Connor, and David Kahn, a whole bunch of guys

This is from Larry Brown. Maybe Kevin could talk him into being the head assistant and finally teaching some D. They need someone with experience other than Layden next to Corbin that's for sure. Dave Fredman is another guy still with the Jazz that has been an assistant with them I just saw.

[UtahJazzFan88]

I think Larry would be a great fit, but the problem is that he's really just a short term coach, guy is 68, and has the track record to be a short term coach for a lot of teams.

Mind posting a link to where you got that from?

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2011/04/24/being_out_of_the_game_not_working_for_brown/?page=2


I think Larry would be a great fit, but the problem is that he's really just a short term coach, guy is 68, and has the track record to be a short term coach for a lot of teams.

If Larry wants to help I don't see it as a problem. Rather he just came to the summer league(assuming there is one?) and/or Fall camp he would have a lot to offer. I'll take a little of his defensive knowledge over Layden's anyday.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/51787955-62/corbin-jazz-assistant-assistants.html.csp

Good to hear that he wants more than one guy.

[Xiao Yao You]

Corbin's probably waiting til after draft. He has names in mind and had a meeting with one.

[Xiao Yao You]

The Jazz might hire as many as two new assistants, and could add a development coach. The team is still going through the hiring process, though, and the draft takes precedence.

[Xiao Yao You]

George Karl is the latest in that long line of disillusion-ists. Three days ago, reveals a source, the Nuggets head coach, whose opulent contract was extended several months ago, fired top assistant Adrian Dantley (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/shabby_treatment_of_dantley_nothing_f9CXx5LIWi260a vgVdQbEO)[quote]. OK, fired might not be the correct word. Karl

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Dantley on Sunday confirmed a New York Post report that he has been let go. His contract, expiring at the end of this month, won

[Xiao Yao You]

From Horny:


Q: What are your summer plans?

A: I'm not under contract, so with the lockout and everything I'm just in a 'wait and see' situation. Most of us will take off and relax for the next month or two, and I'll be able to spend some time with my family. We'll also be working closely with (Tyrone Corbin) to implement his system, whatever that will be, so it will still be a busy summer.

Interesting he's not even under contract and talking about possible changes to the system. Hopefully big changes in the defensive system at least.

[Xiao Yao You]

The Columbia, S.C., City Council announced today that it will honor local sports hero and current Utah Jazz head coach Tyrone Corbin with a proclamation and will present him with a key to the city during its city council meeting on Tuesday, July 19 at 4 p.m. MT. (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/52214089-62/corbin-columbia-jazz-tyrone.html.csp) The meeting and presentation will be held at Columbia

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700178580/Jazz-hire-Sheubrooks-for-new-global-pro-scouting-director-position.html

Coaching staff still looking weak but at least they've beefed up their international scouting.

[Xiao Yao You]

Former Jazz assistant coach Phil Johnson was honored Wednesday as man of the year by the Utah-Southern Idaho chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/utu/index.aspx). Johnson received the award during the 33rd annual Dinner of Champions, which was held at La Caille in Sandy.

Several current and former key Utah personnel attended the event, paying tribute to Johnson's work in support of MS.

Brian T. Smith

[El Kabong]

From Horny:



Interesting he's not even under contract and talking about possible changes to the system. Hopefully big changes in the defensive system at least.
They'll sign him and he probably knows it.

[Xiao Yao You]

I'm sure he knows it but why not just take care of him and show him the respect he deserves?

[El Kabong]

I'm sure he knows it but why not just take care of him and show him the respect he deserves?
Because then they'd have to pay him. I don't think they gave contracts to any of the coaching staff who were out of contract, it's not like he's a singular case.

[Xiao Yao You]

He's working why shouldn't he be getting paid? They only have 3 coaches which is ridiculous when u hear about other teams staffs getting to know each other and preparing for the season if there is one.

[Xiao Yao You]

Brian T. Smith: Nice to talk to Stampede coach/ex-Jazzman Randy Livingston. Read about him everyday when he dominated high school ball in New Orleans. (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) Livingston said Stampede haven't had contact with Jazz since becoming Utah's D-League affiliate. Expects that to change once lockout ends. Twitter (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

[Xiao Yao You]

The Jazz are expected to soon name Sidney Lowe as an assistant coach, (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/52683979-62/assistant-coach-lowe-corbin.html.csp) The Salt Lake Tribune has learned. Lowe's hire is not 100-percent finalized. It is expected to go through, though, and could be announced as soon as Thursday. Salt Lake Tribune (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/52683979-62/assistant-coach-lowe-corbin.html.csp)

(http://forums.*********.com/forums/)
Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin told team-owned 1320 KFAN on Wednesday that he will "very shortly" announce an addition to his limited staff, which currently only includes assistants Scott Layden and Jeff Hornacek. Corbin did not reveal the identity of his hire but said the Jazz "feel very good" about the coaching staff. "You'll be real surprised and real happy with the guys we have," Corbin said (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700185461/Utah-Jazz-to-add-surprise-assistant.html). Deseret News (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700185461/Utah-Jazz-to-add-surprise-assistant.html)


Looks like a pretty good hire. I assume he will become the lead assistant as he's much more qualified than the others and with a rookie head coach they need more experience there. So who coaches their young bigs? Maybe they can bring in Karl as a special assistant like Kareem was for Bynum in LA?
(http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700185461/Utah-Jazz-to-add-surprise-assistant.html)

[Xiao Yao You]

Corbin has not operated with a full staff since taking over Feb. 10 as Utah's coach. That move followed the resignations of former Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan and longtime assistant Phil Johnson. Corbin was promoted after Sloan stepped down, while Hornacek switched from a part-time shooting consultant to a full-time assistant. No one has officially replaced Johnson, though, an Xs and Os guru that Sloan trusted and heavily relied upon.


Lowe resigned March 15 (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6220369) as North Carolina State's coach after five seasons. He previously coached the Minnesota Timberwolves and Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies.


Lowe, 51, crossed paths with Corbin as an assistant in Minnesota, and played with ex-Jazzman Thurl Bailey on the Wolfpacks' 1983 team that won the NCAA men's basketball championship.


Utah initially waited to add a new full-time assistant due to the uncertainty surrounding the work stoppage. The labor situation is still fluid, the entire 2011-12 preseason was canceled Tuesday, and the first two weeks of regular-season games will be erased next Monday if league owners and players are unable to reach a new collective bargaining agreement.

Corbin was given the greenlight to move on a hire in early September, though, and he expressed excitement about adding a new assistant to his staff during a local radio interview Wednesday.


If the Lowe hire becomes official, Utah will have added two widely respected basketball names during the lockout. The Jazz hired Rich Sheubrooks (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/52664890-77/sheubrooks-jazz-connor-basketball.html.csp) on Sept. 12 as executive director of global and professional scouting.
Utah might also add a player development coach in the future.


Brian T. Smith


They gave him the green light after everyone else had did their hiring!


Still might add add a player development coach.

[El Kabong]

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[URL="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700185461/Utah-Jazz-to-add-surprise-assistant.html"]Looks like a pretty good hire. I assume he will become the lead assistant as he's much more qualified than the others and with a rookie head coach they need more experience there. So who coaches their young bigs? Maybe they can bring in Karl as a special assistant like Kareem was for Bynum in LA?
(http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/52683979-62/assistant-coach-lowe-corbin.html.csp)
Yep, smart hire. I think Corbin has had enough experience as an assistant to be able to run his own ship, but they lost what, 40-50 combined years of experience with Jerry and Phil leaving. Can't hurt getting some back on the sidelines, especially when the other known assistant Hornacek is still new.

Malone would be good for Favors, dunno about Kanter. At the very least he'd teach them something about having a work ethic.

[Xiao Yao You]

Remains to be seen rather Ty is qualified or not. More guys fail as an NBA coach than succeed and he's got a tough job ahead of him in a rebuilding situation. He should get every opportunity for a franchise that isn't known for pulling the trigger to quick though. I think Horny will be the best of the bunch in time but obviously he too is unproven. Whatever Layden brings he certainly wasn't qualified to be lead assistant. Lowe should bring a lot of fresh ideas to the table. Hopefully on the defensive end especially.

I think Karl has plenty to teach anyone that wants learn from one of the greats as he did from A.D. his rookie year.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700185806/Utah-Jazz-Tyrone-Corbin-taps-former-teammate-Sidney-Lowe-as-assistant-coach.html

More on the hire.

[Xiao Yao You]

Says he was picked out of many candidates calling for the job and no lead assistant initially

[Xiao Yao You]

Brian T. Smith: Jazz GM Kevin O'Connor said Sidney Lowe received "rave reviews" from Mike Fratello, Jerry West. "We did our homework in checking on him." (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) Twitter (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

[Xiao Yao You]

The Jazz's new coaching foursome could become a five piece.



With young Utah big men Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter in need of isolated training and veteran Al Jefferson yet to reach his ceiling, Utah's front-court loaded roster would benefit from a player development coach.

Much like the recent hiring of assistant Sidney Lowe, though, the addition hinges on timing.



If the NBA lockout ends by Monday and the league preserves a full 82-game season, the Jazz believe that adding a player development coach makes sense. But if the work stoppage continues and a shortened season is in the future ― one that features hectic travel, back-to-back-to-back contests and a lack of downtime ― hiring a skills coach whose job is predicated upon productive practice dates will likely be tabled.

[Xiao Yao You]

[quote]By Brian T. Smith
The Salt Lake Tribune
First published Oct 07 2011 03:36PM
Updated Oct 7, 2011 11:59PM


Sidney Lowe officially became a Jazz assistant coach early Thursday morning. But the basketball lifer has discreetly been holding the title for weeks.


Lowe has already been involved in several team-evaluation meetings with Utah coach Tyrone Corbin, and assistants Scott Layden and Jeff Hornacek. The foursome have relied upon video of the Jazz

[Xiao Yao You]

http://basketballwriterinjapan.weebly.com/2/post/2011/10/david-benoit-speaks-out.html

Another former Jazz man coaching.

[Xiao Yao You]

[quote]The Jazz are still considering adding a player development coach, The Salt Lake Tribune has learned.

Utah coach Tyrone Corbin is currently backed by assistants Sidney Lowe, Scott Layden and Jeff Hornacek.

Corbin has often said he's open to adding a big-man coach that could aid the development of second-year forward Derrick Favors. Meanwhile, rookie Enes Kanter would especially benefit from an experienced coach who could push him during practices, building up his game and strengthening his confidence.
The timing of the hire initially hinged upon the NBA lockout ending. Now that the work stoppage is close to being over and training camp could start Dec. 9 for a compressed 66-game season, the Jazz are still interested in adding a fifth coach.

However, the official schedule has not been released, and Utah wants to first examine the four-month regular-season calendar

[Xiao Yao You]

Brian T. Smith: Jazz could hire big man coach soon, O'Connor said. Twitter

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/53071283-62/sanders-coach-development-corbin.html.csp

[Xiao Yao You]

When Hall of Fame power forward Karl Malone 's name was mentioned, Corbin laughed and wondered if The Mailman would want to be tied down: "I'd have to call Karl. It's a full-time job."

He said he wanted in. Why wouldn't u talk to him?

[Xiao Yao You]

From Karl Malone interview:


On Karl coaching with the Jazz

"Oh no, no. We done been there. You can't beat the fart out of a dead mule. Let's pass on that. They ain't gonna call.

Wonder why? Can't believe you wouldn't want him around in the summer and training camp at least to work with the big kids.

[quote]"You don