The Los Angeles Lakers continued their hunt for the next head coach. However, they may not be able to get one of their first choices. According to Bill Plaschke on the Doug Gottlieb Show, Doc Rivers, who is currently the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, is someone the Lakers want.
“I think the best choice is Doc Rivers. They want to bring Doc Rivers back to LA, but I think if Doc wins … this second-round series against Miami, he won’t be available.”
The 76ers may be out of the playoffs after losing to the Miami Heat, but that doesn’t mean Rivers isn’t yet considered returning to Philadelphia. According to CEO Daryl MoreyDuring an outing interview, there’s a lot of potential with keeping Rivers in Philadelphia.
“We have a lot of things that we think we can improve on. This is for me, this is for Elton [Brand], this on Coach Rivers. We’ll find out. But we feel we have a lot to build. ”
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If the Lakers want to hire someone who will bring about real change, then they need to be able to do whatever it takes to get the best. Morey continued and solidified River’s idea of staying.
“I think he’s a great coach and I love working with him,” Morey said of Rivers. “I think Elton and I are a great team and we’ll see where this journey takes us.”
Although Doc Rivers may have been suitable, it looks like he won’t go to LA. The Lakers must keep looking for a candidate who can bring new ideas and bring this Lakers team together, especially after last season.
So far, the front office has interviewed Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, Toronto assistant Adrian Griffin, former Warriors head coach and current broadcaster Mark Jackson and former Blazers head coach Terry Stotts.