The Los Angeles Lakers are taking their sweet time hiring a head coach, and the delay is raising some serious questions among fans who hoped a foundational piece of the organization's future would already be in place by now.
Typically, teams act quickly—or at least quicker than this; L.A.'s coaching search has dragged on since Mike D'Antoni walked away on April 30. In these situations, most franchises are eager to sell fans on a new vision right away.
The Lakers are unique in this regard, as they operate under less urgency than most other organizations. Their legacy of success means fans are generally more interested in links to the past than sales pitches for bright new futures.
Nonetheless, despite six interviews (that we know of) with Byron Scott, Lionel Hollins, Alvin Gentry, Kurt Rambis, George Karl and Mike Dunleavy, the Lakers haven't yet pulled the trigger.
Though, to be fair, it seems that slow progress is still progress. L.A. may be narrowing its focus, per ESPN's Chris Broussard:
Los Angeles can take its time if it wants, but the longer this process goes on, the mo ...
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Is LA Lakers’ Lengthy Coaching Search Good Patience or a Recipe for Trouble?
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