“That’s not how I wanted to become a head coach. I didn’t want to be an acting coach. I couldn’t refuse. Everything happened spontaneously, in one day. I was appointed that morning, and I had to get ready.
It was a surprising decision. My first reaction was bewilderment, because the team was in fourth place in the Western Conference midway through the season.
There were no signs of trouble, but time was short. I needed to prepare for the game. It all happened very quickly.
I switched gears and decided that in such a situation, I needed to quickly delve into the nuances and details and move on. Because for the guys, a specialist who had been working with them for four and a half years was better than any other coach.”