The next big decision for the Bulls- Head Coach position
With Bryson Graham officially in charge (I’m really excited about the hire. Have a good feeling about him) and the lottery luck finally smiling on us with the No. 4 overall pick, this is the most critical coaching hire for us since the Thibs era.
We have a young core in Giddey and Buzelis (Noa possibly), a blue-chip prospect on the way, and a front office looking for Size, Length, Athleticism, and Physicality (SLAP).
We need a leader who isn't just a "buddy" but a tactician who can fix our 15.3 TPG turnover problem (ranked 24th last season) and actually develop our lottery picks into stars.
Here are the three guys I think fit this mold perfectly and get me excited:
Chris Quinn (Miami Heat, Associate HC)
If we want to fix turnovers and develop raw talent, he’s a perfect option.
Looks like a great communicator to me. Also he has an unparalleled track record of turning undrafted or fringe players (Duncan Robinson, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent) into high-level NBA rotation pieces.
Quinn is a master of fundamentals and "situation-specific" training, which is exactly what our young guys need to stop the careless turnovers.Micah Nori (Minnesota Timberwolves, Lead Assistant)
If Bryson Graham is playing the "long game," Nori is the elite relationship builder.
He has the infectious energy and communication skills to handle the pressure of the Chicago market.
He was fundamental in the meteoric rise of Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels in Minnesota. He knows how to push young superstars to their ceiling.
The big if how he will handle NBA tactically, but from what I saw , he relays a lot on data on his approach to games.Sean Sweeney (San Antonio Spurs, Associate HC)
Sweeney is the "Defensive Mastermind" who fits Bryson Graham’s SLAP philosophy like a glove. If we want a defensive powerhouse, he’s the hire.
He is blunt and direct. Which may not translate well to all players, but we will get a good discipline within the team.
He uses "manic switching" defenses a lot that utilize long, athletic players—the exact type of roster Graham is currently building.
Who are you guys leaning toward?