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**remy23** · 08-14-2007, 08:38 PM

Cleveland Adds John Kuester To Coaching Staff

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have named John Kuester as an assistant coach, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. Kuester joins Hank Egan, Melvin Hunt, Chris Jent and Michael Malone on Head Coach Mike Brown’s coaching staff.

“We’re fortunate to have John join Mike Brown’s coaching team. John will bring a great all-around view of the game to our staff and be able to help in all areas of our team’s development. He’s a passionate coach that has experienced winning at the highest level and we look forward to him being a key contributor,” stated Ferry.

**cima** · 08-14-2007, 08:45 PM

what's his experience? i hope he has an offensive game plan

number1pick · 08-14-2007, 08:47 PM

The Cavs should resign Pavlovic and Varajeo and then try to sign either Posey or Pietrus or someone like that. I think Posey would be a great fit in Cleveland, he's a good shooter and is a soli defender.

**remy23** · 08-14-2007, 08:49 PM

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Cavaliers Name John Kuester Assistant Coach

CLEVELAND - August 14, 2007 - The Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers have named John Kuester (pronounced QUE-stir) as an assistant coach, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. Kuester joins Hank Egan, Melvin Hunt, Chris Jent and Michael Malone on Head Coach Mike Brown's coaching staff.

"We're fortunate to have John join Mike Brown's coaching team. John will bring a great all-around view of the game to our staff and be able to help in all areas of our team's development. He's a passionate coach that has experienced winning at the highest level and we look forward to him being a key contributor," stated Ferry.

Kuester has spent the last 17 years in the NBA coaching ranks and won a NBA Title in 2004 as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons under Larry Brown. During the 2006-07 season, he was an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic which followed assistant coaching stints in Philadelphia (2005-06), New Jersey (2004-05) and Detroit (2003-04). He spent six seasons under Brown as a member of the 76ers coaching staff from 1997-98 to 2002-03. He helped the 76ers reach the NBA Finals in 2001 and the playoffs in five of his six seasons in Philadelphia.

For seven seasons from 1990-1997, Kuester was a member of the Boston Celtics organization including spending the final two seasons as an assistant coach. He spent 10 years in the college ranks including seven as a head coach before he made the jump to the NBA. He became the youngest head coach ever in NCAA Division I in 1983 at Boston University before spending five seasons as the head coach at George Washington University.

Kuester is a graduate of the University of North Carolina where he played four seasons under Dean Smith from 1973-77. He won two ACC Championships and reached the NCAA Tournament all four years including a trip to the NCAA Finals in 1977 during his time in Chapel Hill.

Kuester was selected in the third round (53rd overall) of the 1977 NBA Draft by the Kansas City Kings. He played three seasons in the NBA, one each with Kansas City, Denver and Indiana.

Born on Feb. 6, 1955, John and his wife, Tricia, have a son, John III, and a daughter, Katelyn.

futuristxen · 08-15-2007, 05:34 PM

The only team on that resume who really had an offense was the Nets...*sigh*

**Pioneer10** · 08-15-2007, 08:45 PM

He was recommended by Popovich so I have hope

futuristxen · 08-16-2007, 12:06 PM

Wasn't Mike Brown reccomended by Popovich? Why can't we hire someone from Eddie Jordan or Mike D'Antoni's recommendations?

**Benedict_Boozer** · 08-16-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by futuristxen

Wasn't Mike Brown reccomended by Popovich? Why can't we hire someone from Eddie Jordan or Mike D'Antoni's recommendations?

I agree. We need an offensive voice...Brown is prob one of the best defensive minds in the NBA, get him some help on offense.

We also need someone on the staff with more extensive playing experience and clout, someone who could call Lebron out and still maintain his respect. A Scottie Pippen type, or even someone coming up the coaching ranks like Mario Elie - somebody with some fire.

As of now LBJ has had to grow and learn on the fly - and pretty much been above criticism by the coaching staff. Ferry should have addressed this in the offseason

**remy23** · 08-16-2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Benedict_Boozer

As of now LBJ has had to grow and learn on the fly - and pretty much been above criticism by the coaching staff. Ferry should have addressed this in the offseason

The lack of structure forces LeBron to find order out of chaos. It's amazing he can function at a high level considering the circumstances. However, his true potential won't be realized until the setting improves.

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