Former Wizards coach Scott Brooks has interviewed with the Lakers for an assistant coaching position under Frank Vogel, veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein tweets.
Brooks would be the second high-profile former head coach to join Vogel’s staff if he reaches an agreement with the Lakers. Former Knicks coach David Fizdale is expected to be one of Vogel’s top assistants, though no formal announcement has been made. Jason Kidd departed the staff to become the new Mavericks head coach.
Washington announced on June 16 that Brooks wouldn’t return as its head coach despite a trip to the playoffs. Washington lost in the first round to Philadelphia, 4-1. Brooks’ contract expired at the end of the season and he was unable to negotiate a new one.
Brooks, formerly the coach of the Thunder, joined Washington ahead of the 2016/17 campaign. He compiled a 183-207 regular-season record (.469) with the Wizards.
5 years $35m
Wizards pay him $7 million a year
Lakers $1m?
Who will replace Frank?
Any rebuild teams don’t need Frank
This would give the Lakers (i.e. LeBron) two choices to replace Vogel when the time comes.
Lakers will rebuild next summer if they are 7-10 seed again this season
As long as he doesn’t babble during the interview, his deep well of basketball knowledge make Brooks and the Lakers feel like a natural fit.
Better be pleasant with Mrs. Rambis as well