Reasons why Houston Rockets new coach Kevin McHale is already on the Hot Seat: NBA Feature (Part-2)
Here are some reasons why Houston Rockets new head coach Kevin McHale is already on the hot seat and will receive a great deal of attention in the upcoming season.
Background Check
Boston Celtics All-Time Great Kevin McHale’s resume is not as inspiring when it comes to comparing him with the new coaching hires this year. There is no doubt that McHale was one of the best players during his splendid tenure
in the Celtics’ uniform as a power forward. However he has yet to prove the extent of his abilities as a coach which is one thing that puts him in the limelight.
After spending nearly 15 years in the Minnesota Timberwolves at different executive positions, Kevin is now going to coach a better team Houston Rockets. With the substantial experience and big achievements Kevin carries, he is
expected to do a good job, if not do wonders initially.
Kevin was a prolific player who spearheaded his team tremendously on the court, a prominent executive who took some vital decisions and now he is on his way to prove himself as an influential leader from the coaching staff.
Looking at the precious coaching experience, Kevin has never carried the responsibilities of an assistant however he coached his former employer Timberwolves twice when he was called on interim basis for short periods. During those
occasions, McHale posted 36-55 record collectively which definitely does not summons a record for a future elite however Kevin will be surrounded by a better talent in Houston Rockets which calls for a considerable improvement.
Willingness to develop young Talent
One of the big reasons Kevin is hired is due to his willingness to develop young talent as he did with Kevin Garnett and Al Jefferson who credit McHale for helping them become outstanding players.
Utah Jazz superstar Al Jefferson said on McHale. "When I got to Minnesota I was really anxious to get with him. Even though he was the G.M., he always was at every practice, always there if we needed any help from him. He was glad
to work me out every chance he got, so it really helped me out."
The Houston Rockets is a side, full of young and dynamic talent who are waiting to explode under an influential leadership. The platform is all set for Kevin McHale who is always willing to work with the young players and help
them learn the prowess of professional basketball.
Kevin is a proven mentor for the under-developed players which brings in a lot of expectations from the Rockets’ management and fans. This is why Kevin is in the Houston Rockets, to transform the young talent into dominating players.
This already puts McHale in the hot seat as he has some expectations to fulfil.
Houston Rockets does not have the Chinese Basketball Legend Yao Ming on the roster anymore who announced his retirement this off-seasons. One of the biggest challenges that will encounter Kevin McHale, while helping the young players
develop their skills, is to prepare the next man in the line-up to lead the team on the court.
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