The Charlotte Bobcats have requested to speak with Indiana Pacers assistant coach Brian Shaw, who says he has interest in the job but at the moment is focused on the playoffs.
May 7, 2012 - Via Sam Amick, we learn that the Charlotte Bobcats have requested permission to speak with Pacers assistant coach Brian Shaw. Amick also reports that Shaw said that while he was interested in the Charlotte job, the playoffs were his first priority.
Shaw came to the Pacers after seven years with Phil Jackson's Los Angeles Lakers. His experience with championship winning teams from that organization has given him credibility with Pacers players, especially as they pursue their own championship in the 2012 NBA Playoffs. The Pacers currently hold a 3-1 series lead over the Orlando Magic, and they look to close out the first round matchup Tuesday night. SB Nation's Indy Cornrows highlighted his contributions earlier this year:
Shaw really keeps the players' attention with the benefit of his been-there-done-that advice backed up by his experience winning championships as a player and assistant coach.
Shaw also has the game to combine his words with workouts that push players to improve. The individual work players put in with coaches on game day is a key part of their development and preparation for games, even moreso this season with limited practice time.
SB Nation Indiana will have news on any changes in the Pacers' coaching staff, and for all your Pacers information and analysis, Indy Cornrows has you covered.
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