Whatever can be said (and is) about Minnesota Timberwolves GM David Kahn, he deserves credit for conducting a real coaching search - and helping to dispel the ridiculous notion that big name coaches aren't interested in small markets. Coaches care about one thing: talent. The longer the Wolves' search continues, the more interesting it gets. Bernie Bickerstaff. Don Nelson. Rick Adelman. Mike Woodson. Terry Porter. And according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Larry Brown is going to interview.
Nelson offers his uptempo offense, which would seem to benefit rookie Ricky Rubio and Kevin Love. Adelman is a master of coaching ball and body movement, as was evident with his Kings teams. Additionally, his Blazers were exceptional in the open court. He also has a longtime relationship with Kahn - a former Portland Oregonian NBA beat writer - as has Brown, the ex-coach of his alma mater, who might be the best all-around coach in the league if you can get past his, um, issues. Bickerstaff is another highly regarded veteran coach who comes without the drama. (The obvious omission among available candidates is Jerry Sloan, but given Kahn's own quirky personality, that seems like a complete non-starter).
Basically, Kahn has been around long enough and worked in enough different capacities to know who he likes and doesn't like. He has also worked as an attorney for the NBA, was instrumental in the concept and financing of Conseco Fieldhouse, owned several D-League teams, etc.). If Adelman really wants the job, it would be hard to bet against him at this point.
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