Lakers Reunion With Ex-Coach Could Make Sense For LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to expand their list of potential head coach replacements for Frank Vogel.

Among those on the latest list of candidates is Mike Brown, someone who called the shots for the franchise from 2011 to 2012.

Renewing ties with Brown could make sense, especially if the Lakers want to get someone familiar with resident star LeBron James.

Brown handled James from 2005 to 2010 when he served as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Hence, his familiarity could play a factor in possibly succeeding Vogel who was fired after three NBA seasons, the Los Angeles Times reported.

In his last stint coaching the Lakers, Brown led the club to a 41-25 win-loss record in the 2011 to 2012 season when he succeeded Phil Jackson in a shortened season due to a lockout.

Brown was able to lead the Lakers to the second round in that year’s playoffs.

But his fortunes changed in the 2012-13 season. Despite adding Dwight Howard and Steve Nash to the fray, Brown was fired after five games--the third-fastest coaching change in NBA history.

At present, Brown serves as an associate coach to the Golden State Warriors. Aside from that, he is the head coach of the Nigerian national basketball team.

Other names that have been linked to the Lakers include Quinn Snyder, Mark Jackson, Scott Brooks and Kenny Atkinson.

Hiring a new head coach is at the top of the priority list of the Lakers who are hoping to bounce back after a disappointing 2021-22 season.

Despite having a stellar-but-aging cast, the Lakers failed to make it to the playoffs.

A massive revamp is expected, but any player movement may only commence once Los Angeles names its new head coach.