First and foremost: Rest In Peace Paul Silas. He is an NBA legend, and by all accounts, was a good man.
It feels wrong to have this discussion without acknowledging his passing. It’s the only reason John Lucas is functioning in an interim capacity as the Rockets’ head coach. With that said, if we’re going to talk about the Rockets, it’s a discussion worth having.
Should Lucas have the position permanently?
What is Lucas’ track record?
This piece just got more fun than I expected it to.
Did you know Lucas was the Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs from 1992 to 1995?