Why the Lakers should hire Rick Adelman

According to multiple reports from both Sam Amick of SI and Marc Stein of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be interested in former Rockets head coach Rick Adelman. Why hire Adelman?

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you lakers fans

are going to love Adelman..

the high post passing game will be unstoppable with Gasol/Bynum/Odom.

In the halfcourt, the corners will be hotspots and usually wide open for jumpers…theres always going to be a spot to exploit on the floor with Adelman

by Anonymous1337 on May 20, 2011 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

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by bluexfalcon on May 20, 2011 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions

In the halfcourt, the corners will be hotspots and usually wide open for jumpers

If only we had someone to make those shots.

by Kevin M. on May 20, 2011 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions

well

Step 1: New Coach

Step 2: 3-point Shooters

Step 3: . . .

Step 4: ~~Profit~~ Championship

by LAMojo on May 21, 2011 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions

I think we need money for step 3 no?

by Kevin M. on May 21, 2011 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions

or trades. lol

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by Marty Mart on May 21, 2011 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions

No no no

Step 3:

Step 4: ~~Profit~~ Champs!

by LAMojo on May 21, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for the link; was very informative

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by Ben R on May 20, 2011 11:43 PM PDT reply actions

I like Adelman better than Dunveavy.

by LakerKev on May 21, 2011 12:01 PM PDT reply actions

fixed:

I like ~~Adelman~~ ANYBODY better than Dunveavy.

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by LakerAce on May 21, 2011 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Uh, not too sure about Mike Brown, or even Larry Brown.

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by SoCalGal on May 21, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions