Sam Cassell is one of the most well-respected assistant coaches in the NBA. He won three championships as a player and helped the Boston Celtics win the 2024 NBA championship as one of Joe Mazzulla’s lead assistant coaches. In recent weeks, Cassell has reportedly expressed interest in becoming a head coach.
According to Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith, who was speaking with Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson, any team that is looking to develop young talent and improve their chances of success should take a closer look at Cassell. Smith believes that his championship experience as both a player and a coach prove that he’s a winner at the NBA level.
“If you want a young team to develop players and develop skills, Sam Cassell is your guy. It’s impossible to look over him at this point after winning an NBA Championship. It’s like, Oh. He was in Houston and they won. He was there and they won… It’s not an accident being a champ! It’s NOT an accident. It’s impossible.”
Cassell has been an assistant coach for 15 years. He has learned the ropes from some of the best head coaches in the NBA. Now, he’s ready to take the next step in his career.
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The Pistons could emerge as the ideal landing spot for Cassell. They have a string of young talent to develop and would allow him to create and implement his coaching style and identity.
Of course, losing Cassell would be a big blow to the Celtics, having already lost Charles Lee to the Charlotte Hornets. Nevertheless, Cassell has earned the opportunity to lead an NBA team; now, all he can do is remain patient.
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