Did the signing of JJ Redick to the Lakers shake things up in Cleveland? It's possible since the Lakers were the only ones with the Cavaliers – and now Detroit for a few days – to look for a coach in recent weeks. And James Borrego was present on both counts.
But the recent announcement around JJ Redick in California did not push the Cleveland franchise to sign the Pelicans assistant, met at the beginning of the week. Why is that ?
Because, according to Marc Steinthe option Kenny Atkinson gained weight in Ohio. Without forgetting Micah Nori, the Wolves assistant, who is always a lead.
It must be said that the Warriors assistant has an interesting CV for the Cavaliers: after having been an assistant at the Knicks and the Hawks, he led the Nets for almost four seasons (2016-2020), with an interesting progression and style, as well as qualifying for the playoffs in 2019.
Cleveland's choice should influence Detroit's
Then, he became an assistant again, first at the Clippers (2020/21) then at the Warriors, with a title in 2022, despite having agreed, initially, to take control of the Hornets the same year, before becoming a machine. back and ultimately to stay alongside Steve Kerr.
James Borrego's main career, in Orlando for a few matches but especially in Charlotte between 2018 and 2022 (where Kenny Atkinson should therefore have succeeded him), was less impressive than that of his competitor.
It should also be noted that the latter interests the Pistons, who have just fired Monty Williams and there is no doubt that the Cavaliers' choices will have an influence on their neighbor. If James Borrego flies to Detroit, the Cavaliers' choice for Kenny Atkinson will be much easier to announce. And vice versa: if the former Nets is named to Cleveland, the Pelicans assistant will be able to concentrate on Michigan.
