Isaac
Years ago
That's a wrap for Matt at the 'Cats.@PerthWildcats assistant coach, Matt Nielsen has informed the club he won't be back for #NBL20, as he pursues coaching opportunities in https://t.co/PowwCf5j8k
— NBL (@NBL) April 10, 2019
Good luck to him. He was crucial to the 3 most recent championships, and even the 2013/14 championship as a bigs coach. Time will tell if he was the key championship ingredient.
Imo a massive loss, probably thought he was a chance at both kings and wildcats jobs. I wish him all the was great player and the times I've met him a great bloke and looks a coach of future.
can adam forde step up from technical assistant to lead assistant? Or do they bring in a new lead assistant?
Lovebroker
Years ago
Should have got the Sydney job.
Bigs seem to improve @ Perth, eg Kay, Brandt, Jervis.
Just not Derek Cooke Jnr.
Adam Ford isn't the technical assistant. Jacob chance is.
Matt Parsons a shoe-in. Conrad Francis as an assistant too.
Parson is clearly the best coach and option available if your looking within the SBL and WA.
Cats may look broader....
Not a lot of other options SBL.
Rumour is Lackovic is the front runner for the position. I
Etto!!!
Unless ofcourse Parsons does apply then Etto resume would be shredded pretty quickly.
Doubt it would be an SBL coach. It will be someone already inside the program who's willing to work cheaply. Every SBL coach mentioned so far has a career outside of basketball that pays substantially more than what they would make as an assistant.
Ben
Years ago
Surprised Matt didn't stay longer with the Spurs when he was with them.
Would sixers bring him in as lead assistant to replace Joey in long run as head coach in waiting? Replace Tracey, would piss kb off but would be great hire.
But apart from coming home, being assistant in San Antonio is a dream job, was crazy to leave that. Would give left nut to be there.
Senator11
Years ago
Massive blow for us, but I wish him all the best, absolute legend of Aussie basketball.
Barry Ballbag
Years ago
Why would Nielsen, or anyone else, want to leave the Wildcats to go to Adelaide?
He's going to America to further his career.
Luuuc
Years ago
All the best to Matty! We did well to have him here for this many years. It's definitely time for him to move upward now.
Word out east is CJ Bruton about to head to US for a coaching gig too.
As I've said, I don't know what happened with Sydney. I guess with JVG leaving his plans were shelved. But still stupid move by Sydney.
We've known for a while now that Matt was going to leave. He's a great coach and a great person. Sad that he's missed the opportunity to return home, but hopefully whatever role he has lined up will be a great stepping stone.
D2.0
Years ago
I wonder if there was any truth to the rumour of Trev possibly leaving???
Otherwise, I can't understand why one of Sydney, Hawks, or SEM didn't offer him the Job?
His credentials as an NBL player are exceptional.
His credentials as a Senior Assistant Coach, even more so.
And unlike many "assistants" he's been actively involved in recruitment, development, and game-day coaching, and is widely credited with a decent portion of the Cats success.
Really hope he lands a good role in the US.
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