Head Coaching Candidate #1: Charles Lee, Milwaukee BucksĪs a coach who has seen his name pop up in various head coaching searches already, it seems like it’s a question of when, not if, Charles Lee will get a shot to be an NBA head coach.
Instead, there are a number of coaches – many of whom have yet to get a shot to be a head coach – who could step in, bring in an infusion of new energy, and change the future fortunes of the team.
It’s looking like one of the worst recent moves for a team that’s made other key blunders.Įven with better personnel, it’s hard to imagine Billups’ deficient schemes suddenly changing overnight to facilitate a defense good enough to support a title contender surrounding Lillard. In two years under Billups, the Blazers are only 58-93 and have posted one of the statistically worst defenses in the league. While injuries to Dame and other players have certainly been a factor, there’s nothing that Chauncey Billups has done to inspire hope in his ability to turn around the Blazers, either this year or next. In the twelve games since Lillard’s star showing in the 3-point shootout, Portland is 24th in offensive rating and 30th in defensive rating, leading to the worst net rating in the league over this stretch of games. Since the all-star break, the Blazers are 3-9 with their only wins coming over Houston, Orlando, and Detroit. With no paths to improvement, the next major change may be a new head coach. Despite a potential All-NBA season for Damian Lillard and numerous deadline moves to grab an impact wing, the team has slumped their way to a disappointing finish below the play-in. He also raced for the Tigers’ 4×200-meter relay and 4×400-meter relay.It’s time to face facts: The playoff chase is just about over for the Portland Trail Blazers. For the 110, which according to the qualifying times is more of a long shot for Stringari, he said he hopes to make the final 18 and race in the semifinal round.ĭuring the spring school season, Stringari finished 17th in the state 300-meter hurdles. Stringari is aiming to finish in the top three of the 400-meter hurdles. “It’s a lot more competitive, I feel like,” he said, “and everyone’s in my age group so I’m not going against those seniors now, so I really enjoy that.” I’m hoping to run a 55.”Ī 55-second run would put him in the top three compared to other qualifying times. “I haven’t had someone in my heat that’s really pushed me, and I know I’ll have competition in North Carolina. “I know I can do better than that, though,” Stringari said. He’s ranked fifth out of at least 50 runners headed into the national meet in the 400 meter, and he’s 23rd in the 110 distance. The top three from each of those races qualify. Stringari qualified for the national meet by taking first in the 400-meter hurdle race and second in the 110 at the regional meet in Mesa, Ariz. He’ll race in the 400-meter hurdles and the 110-meter hurdles. Starting Wednesday, Stringari will compete in the 2013 USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Greensboro, N.C. My times have dropped a lot, and I’ve performed a lot better at all the track meets.”
“I’ve been eating real healthy,” said Stringari, who will be a junior at CCHS when school resumes this fall.
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