Lawrence Frank Headed To Detroit

I hate how the Celtics are starting to be Patriots-esque when it comes to the assistant coach position. Last year we lost one of the best defensive coaches in the business with Tom Thibodeau and now it looks as Lawrence Frank is taking his talents to Detroit.... ugh.

I don't blame him as Doc Rivers will be with Boston until he dies and it's always better to be a head coach than an assistant coach. However, if I were Frank I would have really considered waiting it out one more year and see if you can pick a better job than Detroit, as they are a mess. It'll be interesting to see who the Celtics get an assistant. Larry Brown is rumored because he and Doc are close, but since I despise that man, I would hate to see him on our bench. Hopefully its some token guy like Mike Woodson or they promote Armond Hill who has been a bench coach forever and he deserves it and he was really nice when we chilled at Cigar Masters.

Lawrence Frank Finalist For Pistons Job

Pistons' coach search is down to Celtics assistant Lawrence Frank and former Hawks coach Mike Woodson. The report goes on to day that Woodson is said to be the favorite of Joe Dumars, the president of basketball operations, but the owner is said to have been blown away by Frank during his interview. I would think Dumars would get the say here, but I guess you never know.

I hope Frank doesn't get it for a couple reasons. First, I think it's a shitty job and that the Pistons are far from being good again. I just think if he sat back and waited he could find something better. Plus, who wants to live in Detroit?

On top of that, I hate to see the Celtics lose another assistant. I know they could find someone else, but I watched this happen to the Patriots and say what you want about their success, but eventually it does wear on a franchise.

Sounds Like Kevin McHale Got The Rockets Job

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports via sources, "after a strong final push in the interview process, McHale has emerged as the frontrunner for Rockets coaching job."

Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD also offered this on Sunday: "It sounds like McHale will be the Houston Rockets' next coach. I'd be surprised if they went in a different direction at this point (ESPN)."

Good news for the Celtics as Lawrence Frank interviewed for this job. Obviously I would rather Frank stay with the Celtics, as it would be two years in a row the Celtics would be looking for a lead assistant coach. Also, who knows maybe McHale can do us more favors like he did when he gave us KG.

Looks Like Celtics Are Losing Another Assistant Coach

"Celtics assistant coach Lawrence Frank interviewed for the vacant Rockets head coaching position for a second time, according to the local FOX affiliate in Houston. Frank, Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey and Celtics Hall of Famer Kevin McHale are reportedly the three finalists to get the job (WEEI)."

The Celtics were the top defensive team in the NBA this year, so it's not shocking that Frank is being pursued by another team. This happens when you have success, because everyone wants to copy you. Look at what happens to the Patriots year in and year out. Luckily Doc Rivers is staying and has like 200 assistant coaches, so I'm not too worried about it.