Within a few moments of the announcement that Vlade Divac was firing Dave Joerger on Wednesday morning, several highly respected members of the national media released the names of three potential candidates to replace Joerger. Luke Walton, Ettore Messina, and Monty Williams were all mentioned as legitimate options, with Sam Amick going as far as designating Walton as the clear front runner in the race.
Each member of Vlade Divac’s short-list features different strengths and weaknesses, and Sacramento’s Front Office must determine which coach most closely matches their philosophy of ball movement, pace, clear defensive identity, and solid relationship building with the young core.