Mark Jackson has been hired as the new head coach of the Golden State Warriors, and ace San Jose Mercury News columnist Tim Kawakami has a fascinating interview with Warriors consultant Jerry West on the decision. In the interview, West says that Jackson, who has no head coaching experience at any level, really connected with new Warriors owner Joe Lacob in his interview.
Mark Jackson ‘Connected’ With Warriors’ Owner Joe Lacob, Leading To Head Coach Job
Mark is not a BS-er. I think you can challenge him. Just a helluva face of the franchise. To me it’s Joe putting his imprint on this brand. And I think he’ll continue to be aggressive and try to do what’s best for the franchise.
Nice to see a person who wants to be involved, get to the person he wants.
West tells Kawakami that he also interviewed Jackson, and was impressed. West claims hiring Jackson isn't a risk, and that in their interview, the former Knicks and Pacers point guard said that Celtics coach Doc Rivers told him he learned more in production meetings as a TV analyst than he would as an assistant.
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