Blazers’ Eyebrow-Raising Coaching Search Is Narrowing: Van Gundy, Splitter, Nori in the Mix
Marc Stein reported that interim coach Tiago Splitter, Jeff Van Gundy and Micah Nori are the finalists as Portland seeks a permanent replacement.
- The Portland Trail Blazers have identified interim head coach Tiago Splitter, Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy, and Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as finalists for their vacant head coaching position, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
- Splitter, a former NBA center, led the Blazers to a 42-39 record and playoff berth after taking over for Chauncey Billups, though reports earlier this month suggested it was "unlikely" he would land the full-time role.
- Van Gundy, the 64-year-old Clippers assistant, compiled a 430-318 head coaching record with the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. Chris Haynes noted Van Gundy "has emerged as one of the finalists" for the position.
- Minnesota Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori also joins the finalists list. The 52-year-old has served as an assistant coach since 2009 for franchises including the Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets.
- Beyond these three, the Blazers have also conducted interviews with Houston Rockets assistant Royal Ivey and Denver Nuggets lead assistant Jared Dudley. Owner Tom Dundon has not yet offered Splitter a vote of confidence.
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Finalists for Blazers Head Coaching Gig Revealed
The finalists for the vacant head coaching gig with the Portland Trail Blazers have been revealed as the team continues its job interviews. According to Marc Stein, the three finalists for the job are interim Blazers head coach Tiago Splitter, Los Angeles Clippers lead assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy, and Minnesota Timberwolves lead assistant coach Micah Nori. “Minnesota’s Micah Nori is also a finalist for the Portland coaching vacancy, @TheStein…
Blazers coaching search narrowing, but process still all over the place
The Trail Blazers’ coaching search is finally beginning to narrow a bit, though “organized” may still not be the right word for what’s happening behind the scenes. According to The Oregonian’s Joe Freeman, five candidates have advanced to the next phase of interviews: Jeff Van Gundy, Tiago Splitter, Micah Nori, Tyler Lashbrook and Mike Williams. AP Splitter remains one of the more interesting names in the mix after guiding Portland through an in…
Tiago Splitter among finalists for Blazers’ head coaching job
The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly identified Tiago Splitter, Jeff Van Gundy, and Micah Nori as the known finalists for the franchise’s head coaching position. Portland is searching for a replacement for Chauncey Billups after his arrest on federal charges in October. Splitter previously stepped in as interim head coach following Billups’ departure. Van Gundy […] The post Tiago Splitter among finalists for Blazers’ head coaching job appe…
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