Team Manager

This is no surprise to me and anyone who has been listening. This was the plan all the time. David Joerger has been the projected coach every since Robert Pera bought the team. I understood the move, just not the way it was done. I think it was a low down move not to let Hollins interview with any team that showed interest in him. When you knew you weren't going to retain him. Dave Joerger has been named head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies. He is negotiating a 3 to 4 year deal for less than $2M annually.They haven't said how much less. But rumor is he is earning less than Coach Josh Pastner  Lionel Hollins  is one of the premier coaches  in the league. He can command north of $5M a year. The Grizzlies couldn't or wouldn't pay him.

 

I don't blame Jeorger for taking the job. It's a golden opportunity for him. I don't envy the job he has ahead of him. He is goi ng to take the heat for Levien. If he loses, no one will be surprised. If  he  wins it will be opening the door to all he has been working for. He is used to winning titles. He just hasn't done it in the big league. He has some pretty big shoes to fill. I wish him well. This is one of those situations, where being right doesn't change the end result. Whether you agree or not. David Joerger is the manager of the team manager.