[Woike] Just in: NOLA assistant coach James Borrego is scheduled for in-person interviews today according to multiple people, a significant step forwards in the Lakers coaching search
[Woike] Just in: NOLA assistant coach James Borrego is scheduled for in-person interviews today according to multiple people, a significant step forwards in the Lakers coaching search
New Orleans assistant coach James Borrego is scheduled for in-person meetings Wednesday at the Lakers’ practice facility related to the team’s head coaching vacancy, according to multiple people familiar with the plans but unauthorized to speak publicly.
He worked with the Pelicans last season following a four-year stint with the Hornets, where he went 138-163. In his final season with the Hornets, Borrego led Charlotte to a 43-39 record.
Borrego previously worked as an assistant in San Antonio and Orlando and spent two seasons at the start of his career in New Orleans, just prior to Anthony Davis’ arrival.
The Lakers have been very tight-lipped about the search process to date, with outside “noise” — a word used inside the team’s building — linking them to former NBA player and current broadcaster JJ Redick.
Borrego, though, is the first candidate through the door for the Lakers advancing to this stage. Redick, according to people with knowledge of the situation but not authorized to speak publicly, is also expected to secure in-person meetings.
The Lakers fired Darvin Ham, after his second season with the team shortly after the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round in five games by the Denver Nuggets.
Konabro
Looks like the FO was waiting to hear about Ty Lue. Now that he’s been locked up, we’ll probably hear that JJ gets hired in the next 2-3 weeks.
nottherealstanlee
I’m not a fan of Borrego the HC lol His rep in Charlotte left a lot to be desired, but just the fact he has HC experience I’d love Borrego the AC. If we go with Redick, he’s going to desperately need an assistant with HC experience to help him.
brandoi
From what I’ve heard, candidates are bringing brought in to briefly meet with others in the FO, but it sounds like Rob’s already talked extensively with everybody and has basically made up his mind.
MiopTop
What an absolute clusterfuck. The AD/Bron era is officially over.
juicewar01
Yup with Ty Lue out, ive been primed and conditioned to accept JJ since like about a month now
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goatnxtinline
You want to hire borrego because he’s kind of familiar with AD? Who gives a shit, he lost the locker room for the past two teams he coached. That’s a giant red flag
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Assistant to JJ.
Link to [article](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2024-05-29/lakers-interview-james-borrego-head-coaching-vacancy)
New Orleans assistant coach James Borrego is scheduled for in-person meetings Wednesday at the Lakers’ practice facility related to the team’s head coaching vacancy, according to multiple people familiar with the plans but unauthorized to speak publicly.
He worked with the Pelicans last season following a four-year stint with the Hornets, where he went 138-163. In his final season with the Hornets, Borrego led Charlotte to a 43-39 record.
Borrego previously worked as an assistant in San Antonio and Orlando and spent two seasons at the start of his career in New Orleans, just prior to Anthony Davis’ arrival.
The Lakers have been very tight-lipped about the search process to date, with outside “noise” — a word used inside the team’s building — linking them to former NBA player and current broadcaster JJ Redick.
Borrego, though, is the first candidate through the door for the Lakers advancing to this stage. Redick, according to people with knowledge of the situation but not authorized to speak publicly, is also expected to secure in-person meetings.
The Lakers fired Darvin Ham, after his second season with the team shortly after the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round in five games by the Denver Nuggets.
Looks like the FO was waiting to hear about Ty Lue. Now that he’s been locked up, we’ll probably hear that JJ gets hired in the next 2-3 weeks.
I’m not a fan of Borrego the HC lol His rep in Charlotte left a lot to be desired, but just the fact he has HC experience I’d love Borrego the AC. If we go with Redick, he’s going to desperately need an assistant with HC experience to help him.
From what I’ve heard, candidates are bringing brought in to briefly meet with others in the FO, but it sounds like Rob’s already talked extensively with everybody and has basically made up his mind.
What an absolute clusterfuck. The AD/Bron era is officially over.
Yup with Ty Lue out, ive been primed and conditioned to accept JJ since like about a month now
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You want to hire borrego because he’s kind of familiar with AD? Who gives a shit, he lost the locker room for the past two teams he coached. That’s a giant red flag
Lakers should have made a big offer to T Lue.
Please don’t hire Borrego or Atkinson