He’s said to have good relationship with Jalen Green (they’re close through both typical basketball events and as faces of Adidas Basketball, where Green regularly wears Harden’s signature shoes). Harden is very comfortable in Houston, with a home, restaurant and all of his favorite haunts in the city. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) (2023 Mitchell Leff) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 15: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Brooklyn Nets during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on Apin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harden has one year remaining on his deal with the Philadelphia 76ers but is expected to opt out and either seek a new deal or sign with the Rockets. What I’ve heard in league circles is similar to what many Rockets fans are reading - that James Harden’s return is being treated as an inevitability. The Rockets could look totally different in 2023-24, if you believe the persistent rumors surrounding James Harden’s return. Sullivan is currently in a good situation with the playoff-bound Celtics but is an intriguing name to watch based on the relationship. Udoka and Sullivan’s previous boss, Mike Budenholzer both coached under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio, and Udoka hired Sullivan away from Budenholzer’s Milwaukee Bucks staff. Both grew up in the Portland, Oregon area and are connected through the Spurs, where Sullivan was a video coordinator thanks to a suggestion from Udoka. Sullivan and Udoka have a close relationship. Mahmoud Abdelfettah has come up through the Rockets system as Houston’s G-League head coach with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and is well respected within the organization.Īn outside name to watch to join the Rockets staff: Celtics assistant coach Ben Sullivan.
Two names to watch that could stay with Udoka on the Rockets staff: John Lucas, the legendary player developer is respected throughout the league. Udoka’s other three assistants, Anthony Dobbins, Aaron Miles and Ben Sullivan stayed on staff with the Celtics this past season.
Udoka’s staff led to several head coaching hires, as Joe Mazzulla took over the Celtics after Udoka’s firing, while Will Hardy got the head job in Utah and Damon Stoudamire is the new head coach at Georgia Tech. The 2021-22 Boston Celtics under Ime Udoka had six assistant coaches.
The 2022-23 Rockets under Silas had five assistant coaches. The new Rockets head coach will be given power to choose his assistants. The Rockets finally have some direction forward after getting rid of Stephen Silas and starting what is being called “Phase 2″ by Tilman Fertitta with new coach Ime Udoka. Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Houston Rockets newsletter.
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