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The Lakers apply for an interview with a Raptors teaching assistant! Dig up assistants without Nas? He was a former Yao Ming Rocket teammate

On May 5, Beijing time, according to The Athletic's famous record Of Charania, the Lakers have applied to interview Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin, who will be the second target of the Lakers' coach interview, after the Lakers interviewed bucks assistant coach Ham. The current raptors coach Nas was once the first choice for the new Lakers coach, but Nas himself was reluctant to go to the Lakers to coach. The Lakers can't get Nas, and may want to try his assistant coach now.

The Lakers apply for an interview with a Raptors teaching assistant! Dig up assistants without Nas? He was a former Yao Ming Rocket teammate
The Lakers apply for an interview with a Raptors teaching assistant! Dig up assistants without Nas? He was a former Yao Ming Rocket teammate

Adrian Griffin, 47, has played in the NBA for nine seasons, and rocket veteran fans may look familiar because he played for the Rockets in 2003-04, played 19 games, and was yao Ming's Rocket teammate. Adrian Griffin has played in 477 regular-season games in his career, averaging 4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

The Lakers apply for an interview with a Raptors teaching assistant! Dig up assistants without Nas? He was a former Yao Ming Rocket teammate

After retiring in 2008, Griffin first became an assistant coach for the Bucks, and then served as an assistant coach for the Bulls, Magic, Thunder and Raptors. In 2019, he won the championship with the Raptors, which was also the first championship ring Griffin won.

Earlier this season, Raptors executive Ujerry acknowledged other teams were interested in Griffin. "I think Adrian is preparing to be the head coach of this league," Ugery said, "Nick [Nas] has done a great job in developing these assistant coaches and we will encourage them as much as possible." ”

The Lakers apply for an interview with a Raptors teaching assistant! Dig up assistants without Nas? He was a former Yao Ming Rocket teammate

Previously, it was reported that the Lakers' coach selection work will not progress quickly, and they will examine a large number of goals, and then evaluate and finally determine the manager. In the process, "Zen master" Phil Jackson will give the Lakers some advice. This offseason, he is expected to be heavily involved in the Lakers' front desk work.

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