Mark Jackson interviewed for Lakers coaching job
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Shams Charania @ShamsCharaniaThe Los Angeles Lakers have interviewed former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson for their head coaching job, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Jackson is among the finalists for the Sacramento Kings head coach opening. – 8:47 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBeeMark Jackson came out of Queens as a playground legend and became one of the NBA’s all-time leaders in assists. Now, he’s a finalist in the Sacramento Kings’ coaching search, but his candidacy has been controversial from the start.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 3:07 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSACSacramento Kings fans are tired of drama. They’ve seen and dealt with enough over the last 16 seasons.
The question is, if Mark Jackson is hired and there is more drama, but the team actually starts to win, are Kings fans willing to put up with that?
I bet they would. – 5:40 PM
Jason Jones @mr_jasonjonesDoes Mark Jackson fit what the Kings need? Can you channel your inner F-boy listening to Future? #tbpn @HoopsPodNet podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rul… – 4:24 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amickOn the Kings front, they’re well aware (as always) that questions loom large about how Vivek Ranadive is handling this process. Exploring that dynamic and some of the organizational ties with Mark Jackson and Mike Brown here, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3295039/2022/0… – 3:33 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amickMore detail on the Mike Brown-Kings visit: While he is meeting with team officials informally today, source says his formal interview is tomorrow. Similar format to Mark Jackson and Steve Clifford.
theathletic.com/3289972/2022/0… – 6:34 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBAEp. 56 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings coaching search is down to three. Mike Brown, Steve Clifford and Mark Jackson move onto round 2. Via @James Ham, @BrendenNunesNBA and @Sean Cunningham.
kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/ep-56-kings-… – 1:42 AM
More on this storyline
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Lakers interviewed former Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts for the franchise’s coaching job this week, sources tell ESPN. Stotts made the playoffs in eight straight seasons with Blazers, including two trips to conference semifinals and a berth in conference finals. -via Twitter @wojespn / May 6, 2022 Shams Charania: Lakers request permission to interview Toronto Raptors assistant for LA’s head coaching job, sources say: -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / May 4, 2022 Josh Lewenberg: Masai said he’s been getting calls about Adrian Griffin, among other Raptors assistants. It would appear one of those calls was from the Lakers. “I think Adrian is right there on the cusp of becoming a head coach in this league”- Ujiri on Griffin yesterday. -via Twitter @JLew1050 / May 4, 2022