Rick Adelman announces retirement from coaching; will remain with Timberwolves as consultant
Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman announced his retirement in a press conference Monday morning.
Coach Adelman announcing his retirement pic.twitter.com/XTX9w6OLE8
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) April 21, 2014
At the presser, Wolves president Flip Saunders said that Adelman will remain on the team's staff in a consultant role, though admitted the specifics of role haven't been fully defined.
#Twolves president Flip Saunders said Rick Adelman's consultant role will be as a sounding board and will develop as it goes along.
— Andy Greder (@twolvesnow) April 21, 2014
A few other notable nuggets from the press conference:
Adelman: "It's time for me to step aside. When I came here, we really tried to turn some things around and I think we made some strides."
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) April 21, 2014
Flip: "I don't consider Rick a coach, I consider him a teacher."
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) April 21, 2014
Adelman says he'll move back to Portland to spend time with family. Says his grand kids are be there and will keep him busy #Twolves
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) April 21, 2014
Saunders, meanwhile, has a vacancy to fill, and is expected to meet with his owner in the next few days to talk about potential replacements.
Florida Gators coach Billy Donovan has emerged as an early candidate.
#Twolves president Flip Saunders will meet with owner Glen Taylor to discuss next coach, but gave no timeline for a hire.
— Andy Greder (@twolvesnow) April 21, 2014
Wolves vowing comprehensive search to find coach who can help them persuade Kevin Love to stay. Donovan, I'm told, has emerged as new target
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) April 21, 2014