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Major Update on Lakers Hiring Legendary Coach Sends NBA Twitter on an Emotional RollercoasterChaitanya SharmaEssentiallySports
The Los Angeles Lakers are like a child in water right now. They have been swiping hands around for solutions and for whatever help they can get. Their season has reflected that they need desperate changes in their roster and their management. Of the team and within it. LeBron James was the only positive that they could get out the season. The 37 year old in his 19th season, proved why the NBA world rates him so highly.
Another positive light has been Malik Monk. However other than that the offseason trades of last season and Anthony Davis have had an utterly disappointing season. Other than that, another reason for the Lakers not doing well has been Frank Vogel. Although he did win them the NBA championships in 2020 but this year it was an opposite story.
There were talks of replacing Frank Vogel long before he was fired. But when he was eventually fired the need to find the replacement as soon as possible became imminent. There were many names that could have lifted the spirits of the Lakers fans after an utterly disappointing season.
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Firstly Quin Snyder essentially refused the offer when he was approached by the Lakers. Then Lakers interviewed Mark Jackson but as things stand he does not seem to be much interested in the job. Their main target has always been Doc Rivers.
More bad news for the Lakers?
As it turns out, the Philadelphia 76ers have maintained a strong stance. Their intentions seem clear despite rumors. They hope to keep Doc Rivers next season as well. The 76ers might see some changes in their roster but it seems clear on their part that they have decided to stay with Doc Rivers.
Yahoo Sources: The Philadelphia 76ers do not plan to meet with Doc Rivers to discuss his future and maintains the franchise is committed to the head coach and will work with him to improve the roster.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 14, 2022
“The Philadelphia 76ers do not plan to meet with Doc Rivers to discuss his future and maintain the franchise is committed to the head coach and will work with him to improve the roster.” Yahoo Sports reports. The fans reacted in kind when the ‘bad’ news for the Lakers broke out.
This is the best fit for harden imo, just don’t think the Sixers would do a sign n trade for the Clippers
— Danny Noble (@NobeSwp) May 14, 2022
and this is COMING from a sixer fan… come support T.O. we always will welcome you in with open arms pic.twitter.com/WrqBVr8zwO
— lo (@chancelogxn) May 14, 2022
Why did you get fired from the Clippers then? Why did the Clippers let go of one of the best coaches ever?
— JL (@TheyCallMeJL_94) May 14, 2022
Were the teams he lost to better?
I say yes!
3-1 leads or not!!
Remember even GS blew a 3-1 lead!
— BBallmase (@mason1316) May 14, 2022
— PhillyBirdsCountry (@birdscountry) May 14, 2022
Another season of Doc Rivers… #PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/3BvD8GQtkp
— Rob Hodge (@RobHodge_) May 14, 2022
Because it was reported somewhere else they were
— T (@AllMyTeamsSuck3) May 14, 2022
— rameen hossain (@rameenhoss) May 14, 2022
Lakers fans when the season start and Westbrook still there pic.twitter.com/M7wXdM3K0R
— TONY313MONTANA (@TONY313MONTANA) May 15, 2022
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As it turned out, the fans made sure to mention the ‘weaknesses’ possessed by Doc Rivers and his different teams over the years. What happens with the 76ers remains to be seen. But it seems sure that the Lakers would not be getting Doc Rivers to lead their roster next season. Moreover the fans do not seem to be much bothered by that. The search for a new head coach is still on. The team needs someone who can carry the roster and bring out the best in each individual next season.
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