The Spurs are stuck watching the Western Conference Finals from afar. Now, one of their top assistant coaches might be on tap to lead the Houston Rockets.
Spurs assistant coach Ettore Messina interviewed for the Rockets' head coach opening last Saturday, a source said.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) May 18, 2016
Ettore Messina, originally from Italy, has won four Euroleague titles in his long, illustrious coaching career. He joined the Spurs' bench in 2014. Could this be the moment he transitions into an NBA head coaching gig?