Oleh Kosel: By default, I think I have to go with Alvin Gentry as my biggest fears appear to have fallen by the wayside: Avery Johnson and Mark Jackson. That's right, I'd avoid Gentry before Scott Brooks and the reasoning is rather simplistic. In 11 of his 12 seasons as a head coach, his defense was below average. In addition, his laid-back personality is best suited for veteran squads. First and foremost, the Pelicans need an emotional leader and one who is going to take the defense to the next level. At the very least, I could trust Brooks to do that.
Roundtable: Potential coaching candidates that the Pelicans need to avoid
