Rick Adelman, who led the Rockets to their only playoff series win in 17 years and a franchise...

Rick Adelman, who led the Rockets to their only playoff series win in 17 years and a franchise record 22-game winning streak, will not return as Rockets coach, a person with knowledge of the decision said on Monday....

...Rockets assistants Elston Turner and Jack Sikma and former Rockets player Mario Elie, who has been an assistant with the Kings, Warriors and Spurs, will interview for the position, according to a person with knowledge of the process.

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wow.

rick adelman , i really miss him. what if , if , if. never mind , maloofs are still owners.

by Beer_man on Apr 19, 2011 9:47 AM PDT reply actions

There might be a chance

But it would require the Maloofs to be out of the picture.

by CrownedPotential on Apr 19, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions

dont get me wrong , i like paul westphal , i just miss the 2002 times.

by Beer_man on Apr 19, 2011 9:48 AM PDT reply actions

just my opinion. one of the greatest offense coaches around. just wow! rockets must be as shocked as we were when the maloofs fired adelman.

by Beer_man on Apr 19, 2011 9:53 AM PDT reply actions

Would hate to lose Mario Elie over this.

But, on the otherhand, I cannot fault an assistant coach for accepting a head coaching job. Maybe they should look at Reggie Theus. I bet he would be interested.

by Slam_Dunk on Apr 19, 2011 9:58 AM PDT reply actions

yeah, i'd be bummed if elie left as well.

can’t blame him, though.

by alberto18 on Apr 19, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions

You want your assistants getting hired for outside jobs. It creates the perception that you’re doing something right. Even more so when the team that your assistant won a combined 49 games over 2 seasons.

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