CarolinaPanthers8789 4,525 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Link: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/22385653/report-lionel-hollins-out-as-grizzlies-coach Hollins completed a season in what was the most successful in Grizzlies history, guiding the team to 56 wins and the team's first-ever appearance in the Western Conference finals. Recently Hollins had expressed a desire to stay with the Grizzlies, but there has been a growing tension and rift between him and the new front office appointed by new owner Robert Pera. Hollins famously bristled over the trade sending Rudy Gay to Toronto, saying, "When you have champagne taste, you can't be on a beer budget." During his three stops, Hollins accumulated a record of 214-201 with the Grizzlies. However, in his most recent tenure, he went 196-155. The Nets have reportedly expressed interest in Hollins, as have the Nuggets and Clippers. I would say this is somewhat of a shocker. I think Hollins would be a great fit with Denver. Hollins has proven that he can win without a true superstar. In my opinion, Denver definitely has a similar roster that Hollins can utilize. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kman72 100 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Yeah i think he will end up in Denver or Clippers Been hearing for awhile he wouldn't be back for personal differences with upper management. Its Memphis loss though because he is a solid coach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyTopVol 301 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 This isn't surprising. Heard lots of rumors last week about Denver and Memphis swapping coaches, basically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proudiddy 10,902 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Their front office is apparently comprised of retards... What a dumb move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OchoNueve 158 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Apparently he doesn't buy into the advanced statistics and "Moneyball" style of roster management that many NBA teams are going to. Denver relies on this as well.... Interesting to see if they reach out to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyTopVol 301 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 They'll hire either Karl or David Joerger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyTopVol 301 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 Double post. Sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OchoNueve 158 Report post Posted June 11, 2013 They'll hire either Karl or David Joerger. I think the rumor is that Joerger is going to be the next coach, still attending draft workouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaPanthers8789 4,525 Report post Posted June 14, 2013 Hollins and Shaw are the leading candidates for the Denver job. Hopefully Hollins gets the job and Shaw ends up having to settle for another assistant coaching job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
