After over a month of interviews, Minnesota finally has a coach.
51 year old Kurt Rambis has agreed to replace Kevin Mchale as the new head coach of the rebuilding Timberwolves. Terms will be disclosed during a news conference scheduled for later today.
Rambis spent 7 years as an assistant to Phil Jackson, reaching the NBA Finals 4 times, and earning 2 rings. Rambis took over as the Lakers interim head coach for a 37 game stretch in 1998, winning 24 games.
Rambis’ 14 year playing career is highlighted by winning 4 titles with the “Showtime” era Lakers. Being coached by Pat Riley as a player, and assisting Phil Jackson as a coach, gave Rambis the experience Timberwolves management was looking for.
Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations, David Kahn, said about Rambis that he is the “best person to lead and develop our young team as head coach.”
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