Hwill Hweaver

I'd like to see Weaver get the job purely just to see a fresh coaching face in the League. Bevo is still one of the best coaches in Australia and will get another job without doubt.

"Paul Henare"

I think you will find he is staying with Melbourne United

"Has been an Assistant coach for two NBA teams"

No, he has been a "Special Assistant" to the coaches of two NBA teams, big difference.

"No, he has been a "Special Assistant" to the coaches of two NBA teams, big difference."

Ok thanks.

What exactly are the differences?

Well, I have to say that even though I know nothing of him, the mere fact that he's not Bevo and is unproven as a head coach at this level, is more than underwhelming, it's downright messed up...

First off, if it comes true, kudos to the anon that was saying that it wasn't Bevo or someone who had head coached at this level and that it was locked in already... That's pretty much as close as you can get without actually naming them, so well done...

Secondly... In the announcement of him taking the reins of the Long Island Nets, there was more words dedicated to him earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy than about his head coaching experience...

No matter who the owners are, who the management are, there must be some disease in Sydney that makes people want to avoid experienced, highly qualified people for that role...

Who have they had since they returned?

Moose
Hammer
Damian Cotter
Kebab shop after the pubs close guy
Gazey

I have to say it... Fucking seriously?

Yeah, it's been a string of "gambles" at HC ever since we came back into the league, agreed. All the same, I'm not against some fresh blood in the NBL coaching ranks, as long as the person being chosen is considered the best candidate (and for the right reasons). I know nothing about Weaver beyond what is posted here, but from what I recall the anon who wrote the above also said it's obvious, and Weaver isn't obvious.

First off, if it comes true, kudos to the anon that was saying that it wasn't Bevo or someone who had head coached at this level and that it was locked in already... That's pretty much as close as you can get without actually naming them, so well done...

Moose Robbiliard, Joe Connelly and Andrew Gaze eras have been my most enjoyable at the Kings.

Any chance for Marty Clarke?

With Gleeson staying at Perth it certainly does open things up for Nielsen.

Moose
Hammer
Damian Cotter
Kebab shop after the pubs close guy
Gazey

I have to say it... Fucking seriously?

Lots off high profile coaches applied from all over the world I'm hearing.

Is there a point?

"What exactly are the differences?"

Seriously?
You don't understand the difference between a Coach, and an "assistant"?

Let me give you an analogy:
If you fly to America, there is a Pilot who flies the aircraft, then there is the Co-Pilot who helps him fly the aircraft and can take over if needed.
Then there is the hostie who brings them their coffee.

A "Special Assistant" is the modern PC term for a lackey.

D2.0

There is a significant different between an 'Assistant Coach' and a 'Special Assistant to the Head Coach' in the NBA.

A front of the bench Assistant Coach is significantly higher on the pecking order in the coaching staff - he/she will be involved in high level decision making on the staff.

The 'Special Assistant to the Head Coach' is essentially one step up from being the Video Coordinator of the team.

He will be delegated duties from the Head Coach - scouting, video, game reviews - but he/she doesn't have the formal decision making duties nor does he/she have a voice during practice, film sessions or games (like an Assistant Coach would).

THe Kings desperately need to get it right this time. Including assistants.

Thank you coach Weaver. We didn't get Hamilton or Ball and were feeling kind of cheated. You used your well earned relationship with the new Pelican's GM and put together a deal and took it to management and said, "Hey boys, this new program you have isn't much of a program if only one or two teams get to take advantage, so how bout we create a bigger pool to throw our nets into. Here's a way for everyone involved to win. NBL wins, NBA wins, Players win, Teams win. Kings win. Way more publicity and way more interest." You can bet the Pelicans will be watching closely all year. As will every NBA team and every NBL team and every league in the world. This league just got better all because of you and your crazy, outside the box, American thinking. Genius. You already got the league's best 1 and 5, and this latest is an NBA quality 3. You're speaking at the annual summer league Coaching U clinic in Vegas with the summer league on Monday and Tuesday and people are paying $399 just to get to hear you and a few other NBA coaches speak. I'm thinking it just might be worth the money. Of course that Bevo fellow was nice too.