Lue did interview for the position, but there was a widespread belief around the NBA that Lue preferred the Houston Rockets' opening-before James Harden requested a trade-or the Philadelphia 76ers' vacancy if he did not return to the Clippers and become elevated to Los Angeles' head coach.Īll the while, Van Gundy was serving as a color commentator for TNT's broadcasts from Orlando.
Lue, of course, coached Cleveland's 2015-16 championship team while Griffin served as general manager. When New Orleans dismissed Alvin Gentry following the Pelicans' stint in the Orlando bubble, the front office had hopes of landing then- Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue as the franchise's next head coach. It appears Van Gundy was not the Pelicans' first choice for this position a year ago. Brandon Ingram is also believed to have soured on Van Gundy throughout the season, sources told B/R. Multiple Pelicans staffers believe that adjustment, as well as letting Van Gundy go, was in part due to continuing efforts by Griffin to win favor with Williamson, such as his public statement about adverse officiating toward his team's star that drew a $50,000 fine. Griffin's front office emphasized moving Williamson from the frontcourt into more of a lead ball-handler.
Griffin, sources said, is a front-office mind who wants input in his coach's rotations and lineup configurations, such as Zion Williamson's optimal position.
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