Gambo & Ash: Kurt Rambis segment
Rumors continue to circulate surrounding the Suns’ coaching vacancy and on Wednesday evening, a not-so discussed name surfaced, yet again.
A CBS Los Angeles, California, affiliate KCBS 2-TV reported Wednesday evening that Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis is a candidate to replace former Phoenix coach Mike D’Antoni.
Sports 620 KTAR’s John Gambadoro said the report is false.
“Kurt Rambis is not a candidate for the Suns’ coaching job,” Gambadoro said. “The Suns have no plans to interview Kurt Rambis.”
Rambis, who played with the Lakers and Suns during his 14-year career, briefly coached the Lakers during the 1999 lockout season following the firing of coach Del Harris and registered a 24-13 record.
“Not only is he not a candidate, he’s not even on the board to be interviewed,” Gambadoro said.
ABC analyst and former NBA player Mark Jackson is the first candidate to be interviewed by Suns General Manager Steve Kerr. Jacksoon is expected to be in Phoenix on Monday.
“Kurt Rambis is not the leading candidate – he’s not even a candidate,” Gambadoro said.
Phoenix also plans to be in contact with former NBA head coach Paul Silas. The Suns will gauge his interest in becoming an assistant on the staff, Gambodoro said.
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