Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis has emerged as the front-runner for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ coaching job, multiple league sources tell Yahoo! Sports.
Rambis leads a pool of finalists that includes ABC-TV analyst and former NBA point guard Mark Jackson andHouston Rockets assistant Elston Turner. Though a source close to Rambis said earlier Wednesday afternoon that he has not yet been offered the job, multiple people with knowledge of the search said an offer was expected soon. Rambis also is expected to meet with T’wolves owner Glen Taylor.
Rambis had a 24-13 coaching record after replacing coach Del Harris with the Lakers during the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season before going 3-5 in the playoffs. Rambis also was a finalist for the Sacramento Kings’ job that went to Paul Westphal in June.
Rambis would be a great choice for this young team. He was a hard nosed player and will expect the same out of his players. It doesn't hurt that he has been able to learn from the best in the business. Lakers will hate to see him go, but at the same time be happy for him because he definitely deserves a shot to prove that he can be a head coach in this league.
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