Love them or hate them, it’s always sad to see a head coach get fired for the team’s struggles. Kevin McHale has gone through a lot over the past two years, and it’s hard to say goodbye to the coach who held a 55.4 winning percentage during his five years with the Houston Rockets.
Soon after the news about McHale’s firing, speculations began to surface. Who will take over has the Rockets’ new head coach? Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, and Scott Brooks emerge as top candidates for the vacant position.