Larry Brown in Memphis?
A little while back, there was a pretty depressing story in Philadelphia Magazine about how Larry Brown is spending his time these days. It touched on his mysterious position in the Sixers’ front office, and talked about how the hoop-obsessed former coach sometimes wanders into various practices, perhaps hoping that some poor soul wants to learn how to play The Right Way.
According to the rumor mill, Brown might no longer have to sneak into gyms like a vagrant, and next season he could once again be stalking the pro sidelines.
The Memphis Grizzlies have targeted ex-Knicks coach Larry Brown to take over as head coach for Marc Iavaroni after another playoff-less finish this season.
Several NBA sources say that the Grizzlies want Brown to succeed Iavaroni, who has struggled in his first season as an NBA head coach and has come under criticism for failing to effectively communicate with players
Sooner or later, Brown will be a head coach in the League again. It’s an inevitability. He cannot be stopped; he’s like the Terminator, only like 87 % less exciting.
18 Responses to “Larry Brown in Memphis?”
Mar.27 at 3:19 pm
Young C says:
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Mar.27 at 3:25 pm
TADOne says:
“Several NBA sources say that the Grizzlies want Brown to succeed Iavaroni, who has struggled in his first season as an NBA head coach and has come under criticism for failing to effectively communicate with players”
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And they think Larry Brown communicates with players?
Mar.27 at 3:33 pm
Skillet Forilla says:
He has turned more franchises around than not. I think he will be perfect for the Griz. Strong point guards he gets to mold, great outside shooter in Miller, he’ll make great use of Rudy Gay and Warrick. Not to mention the comedy factor of Pound-for-Pound and the Darkness together again. I like it.
Mar.27 at 3:33 pm
what says:
Only 87%?
Mar.27 at 3:36 pm
Sparker says:
amazing. iavaroni was THE guy that everyone wanted last year; and i’m pretty sure he would have ended up in toronto (under the guy who he originally worked for in phoenix) if sam mitchell had done anything less than be coach of the year. being an nba coach is one tough gig
Mar.27 at 4:29 pm
Alpha-bet says:
Larry Brown would prolly bench Alica Keys from her tour after studing footage of her piano playing…says she needs to “Play the Right Way”
Mar.27 at 4:49 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
They really gave Iavaroni a fair chance, trading away his best player for nothing and saddling him with the basketball Cerberus of Jason Collins, Kwame Brown and Darko Milicic. Who the hell would have succeeded with THAT roster?
Mar.27 at 5:30 pm
The Best Yet says:
Co-sign, Russ.
Iavaroni will bounce back though. Better organization, no Kwame. Twin or Darko. I’d take Len Bias TODAY over any of those three.
Mar.27 at 5:47 pm
Bigi says:
Darko must be happy to hear this…Buhahaaahaaaa!
Mar.27 at 5:49 pm
Bigi says:
And who is this Alica person…Is she hot?
Mar.27 at 6:45 pm
The Notorious King says:
he should coach the Nuggets
Mar.27 at 7:33 pm
John D says:
Larry Brown is like Arthur Spooner from The King of Queens. He desperately wants to give people advice and “mentor” them and no one cares about anything he says.
Mar.28 at 3:28 am
hursty says:
i want Larry Brown’s wife at the games hehe.
Mar.28 at 10:52 am
maio says:
Larry Brown should act his age and die.
Mar.28 at 11:39 am
Chris Ujma says:
Bryant Reeves is rolling over in his grave
Mar.28 at 12:53 pm
Fredo says:
Larry Brown will go to Memphis and he’ll start by refusing to play Derrick Rose or whatever bluechipper the Grizz draft first. He’ll also refuse to play Darko…for old-times’ sake. And he’ll look to bring in Starbury, cause he ain’t done with him by a damned sight. He’s gonna get medieval on that ass!
Mar.29 at 3:28 pm
bobo says:
i heard that hawks were interested on espn brown said maybe espn said next seoson he maybe will be a coace or a gm
Mar.30 at 12:12 pm
BillyC says:
Brown-stein & Glass-man will move their touring “Rip-off” show to Elvis’ country. Nothing changes at his age & ego. Be careful Memphis. You will get what you ask for: less money & a team in worse turmoil