Minnesota Timberwolves part ways with Kurt Rambis – How it all happened? NBA Special Report
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves finally parted ways with their two years head coach Kurt Rambis. Minnesota’s President of Basketball Operations David Kahn, who received a lot of criticism for the way he has handled the whole
situation over the course of the last few months, said
"People can argue about this should have happened and that should've happened, but I think collectively we felt that we were doing the right thing in terms of the way we approached it. But I also recognize it took a long time.
That's on me. And I realize that it can look more convoluted and complicated than maybe it really is, and that's on me. And to that extent I feel badly about that, too, and I apologize for that."
Although Kahn was quick to clear his side of things, he still had no answer to the fact that the franchise had missed some ideal coaching candidates like Dwane Casey and Mike Brown, who all refrained away from the twin cities franchise,
because of the uncertain situation at the highest level. The drama started when Kahn made known in a press meeting on April 13, that he would take his time in order decide whether the franchise would continue with Rambis for the third consecutive season or
not.
Later, during a National Basketball Association draft workout session at Minnesota, Rambis also appeared on the scene, but maintained a distance from Kahn, a scenario that raised some eyebrows. A few days after that, Rambis openly
expressed his frustration as to how the matter was being dealt and that he was being kept in the dark about his future.
However, nearly a week later, Kahn revealed during a press conference that he had met Kurt to discuss the future path of the franchise. During that meeting, Kahn asked Rambis to prepare a report on what he would do if Minnesota
continues with him for the third season?
The report apparently did not work for Rambis. The days that followed, saw Minnesota welcome long awaited Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio. However, Rambis was not invited to the introductory press conference and neither in the
June 23, 2011 NBA Draft night.
And finally, on Tuesday, Rambis was released from his post.
There have been very strong rumours that Kahn and Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor had dragged this issue because of money, although David being David later denied it. Rambis had a four year contract with the Timberwolves and two
years are still left on his pact. So now, Taylor has to pay Kurt roughly $4 million.
It was Kahn, who hired Rambis two years ago, but Kurt failed to make an impression as he ended up with a 32-132 record that included the league worst 17-65 record in 2010-11 season.
This whole saga has deteriorated Rambis and Kahn relation as well.
Kurt did not even mention David in his farewell speech. He thanked owner Taylor and his supporting staff for their support and also mentioned that he had played his part in the guiding the young Timberwolves and soon it will pay
dividends.
Anyhow, the Kurt Rambis chapter at Minnesota has ended and it remains to be seen whether Kahn and his ways, would actually go to help the franchise or not.
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