Dash Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 On Monday, April 12th, while at Arco Arena, when asked about rumors that former Sacramento Kings Head Coach, and current Houston Rockets Head Coach, Rick Adelman, had been mentioned as a candidate for the University of Oregon Men's Basketball Head Coach position, Rockets Assistant Coach, R.J. Adelman, seemed to brush off the question and the rumor by saying "yeah, I heard about that. Who hasn't been named?" However, a source has indicated that the senior Adelman may in fact not only be a candidate, but that an announcement may come in the next several days. Again, the Rockets/Adelman camp seems to dismiss the possibility. The 63 year old coach was a 7th round selection of what was then the San Diego Rockets in the 1968 NBA draft. He played for several teams in the league, including the Kansas City - Omaha Kings, who moved to Sacramento in 1985. Adelman was the Head Coach of the Portland Trailblazers from 1989 to 1994. He was the Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors for two years beginning in 1995. He then became the Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings in 1998, and remained in Sacramento until 2006. He has been the Head Coach of the Houston Rockets since 2007, where, incidentally, he coaches former Oregon point guard, Aaron Brooks, who is a leading contender for the NBA's 2010 Most Improved Player award. Indeed, the Adelmans are not strangers to Oregon. Before coaching the Trailblazers, Rick Adelman coached at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. His son, current Houston Rockets Assistant Coach, R.J. Adelman, played college basketball at Salem-based Willamette University. He was a four year letterman in basketball. In fact, before his NBA career, which includes advance scouting work with the Seattle SuperSonics (now the Oklahoma City Thunder) and the Sacramento Kings. R.J. attended the University of Oregon School of Law and practiced law in Portland before joining Maloof Sports and Entertainment, and eventually joining his father in Houston. Make no mistake, R.J Adelman's response when questioned was not at all inaccurate or misleading. He is an amazingly intelligent and likeable man. Many names have been mentioned in connection with the Oregon vacancy over the past month. Tom Izzo, Tubby Smith, Rick Pitino, Billy Donovan, Jamie Dixon, Mark Turgeon, Brad Stevens and Mike Anderson round out the major college coaches who have been rumored to be in the mix. From professional ranks, there has been mention of P.J. Carlesimo, Rick Adelman, Terry Porter and Fred Jones. Who hasn't been named is more than a fair response. Link God I hope this isn't true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Penny Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 he should stay in Houston IMO. they have a very nice team going into next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolaisballin Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I'm just wondering why anyone would take an average division 1 job when you've got an NBA job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I would hope he would stay with the Rockets. Entering the next season with Brooks, Martin, Scola, and Yao should be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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