Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Mike Brown Named LA Lakers New Head Coach


Former Cleveland Cavaliers' Head Coach and current ESPN correspondent, Mike Brown is the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Brown and the Lakers tentatively agreed a few moments ago to a four-year, $18.25 million deal, according to multiple league sources.

The Lakers will announce Brown as the 22nd coach in franchise history later this afternoon. Brown, who is currently in Cleveland, will officially ink the deal that reads a three-year commitment with a team option for a fourth year. If the 'Show decides yo forgo the option, Brown is guaranteed to receive $2.5 million.

Brown apparently emerged as the "leading candidate" for the spot Phil left empty after being swept by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Playoffs second round.

Brown's teams were most noted for their defensive mentality, their offensive schemes were much maligned for their over-dependency on LeBron James to create without the consistent involvement of his teammates. Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss addressed the issue of the team's offense moving forward in an interview with SiriusXM Radio on Tuesday. He had this to say...

"We're not going to continue exclusively with the triangle. Certainly, there will be facets of the triangle incorporated into any modern offense."

I'm not feeling this move by the Lakers organization. Brown has yet to prove anything, let alone any form of achievement the organization views to be the standard. In addition, what about Brian Shaw? This has to be a huge slap in the face. I wouldn't be mad if he decided to roll. There is either a head coaching or sportscasting job for him somewhere out here.

Look out for more input on this from @ShizzLakerFan later...


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