During an appearance on the Point Game podcast with former NBA guard John Wall, Boston Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell expressed his eagerness to demonstrate his capabilities as an NBA head coach. With the Los Angeles Lakers actively interviewing potential candidates for their vacant head coaching position, including Cassell, it appears that the stage is set for him to seize this opportunity.
The Lakers recently parted ways with Darvin Ham after a two-season stint, aiming for a fresh direction following a first-round playoff exit against the Denver Nuggets. In their swift search for a new coach, Cassell has emerged as one of the early front-runners, alongside James Borrego and JJ Redick, as reported by Shams Charania and Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
Cassell, who has been involved in coaching since 2009 across various NBA teams, has particularly stood out this season with the Boston Celtics. Contributing to the team’s regular-season dominance with the best record in the league at 64-18, Cassell’s coaching acumen has propelled the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals, presenting a prime opportunity for championship success.
Before embarking on his coaching journey, Cassell enjoyed a illustrious NBA career spanning 15 seasons, during which he secured three championships and earned an All-Star selection. His combination of playing experience and coaching tenure makes him a compelling candidate to lead the Lakers, especially given the team’s desire for a coach who commands respect from star players LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
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