The Lakers’ search for a head coach this offseason has been a rather slow and deliberate one. At least part of that is due to the team hoping for Doc Rivers of Philadelphia or Quin Snyder of Utah to become available.
Their desire to go after Doc has felt odd, largely because of his repeated playoff failures in recent seasons. While franchises like the Clippers have parted ways with him recently and the Sixers’ stance to hold onto him was a rather controversial one, the Lakers were still seeking him out.