Williams' coaching style is similar to Rivers, but his tactical level is far worse.

Strictly speaking, he's a bit like the Warriors' former head coach Mark Jackson.

In the two years since Tang Tian took over, he led the team to rise and was close to winning Coach of the Year twice.

Overall, he and this Pelicans team, and Tang Tian, are still very compatible.

This is similar to the situation of Mark Jackson in the Warriors.

But like not winning Coach of the Year, Williams' performance is difficult to satisfy management due to his limited tactical level.

Especially in this year's playoffs, the Pelicans were hit by counterattacks several times, and the timeouts were called slowly.

If it wasn't for Tang Tian's 63 points, the Pelicans would have stopped in the Western Conference Semifinals.

And somewhat like the Warriors back then, the core lineup of Tang Tian, Davis, and Jokic is full of offensive talent, but the Pelicans don't have a well-formed offensive system, and their average score is not high.

What Demps is saying now is what Benson means.

With the Warriors' example here, management hopes to replace him with a capable head coach.

Tang Tian understands these situations.

However, Williams has been of great help to the players in the Pelicans in the past two years, and emotionally, he doesn't want to offer his opinion on such matters.

Speaking of which, it's good that Demps is willing to listen to his advice, but sometimes he's a little off in his choices.

Like trading Cole back then, and now talking to him about changing coaches, these are all inappropriate.

"Mr. Benson has decided to change the coach, and no one else can change that, and you don't have to worry too much about Monty's market. He's done so well in leading the team in the Pelicans for two years, it won't be difficult to find a new job."

Demps saw that Tang Tian hadn't spoken, and then added.

He said the first sentence to tell Tang Tian that changing the coach was inevitable, and the latter was to let Tang Tian get over it in his heart.

Tang Tian nodded.

He's not a heartless, cold-blooded animal, but he also knows when to say what and what not to say.

Since the management has already decided, it's useless for him to insist.

Just like Curry, he expressed his displeasure with Mark Jackson's dismissal, but it didn't do anything.

"If Monty doesn't find a head coaching job in other teams, if he's willing, I think it would be good to bring him back as the chief assistant coach. He's one of the best in the league in cultivating players and boosting morale."

Tang Tian said after thinking for a while.

Firing the head coach and asking him to be the assistant coach is something that seems unacceptable.

So Tang Tian said a premise, if Williams didn't go to other teams to be the head coach.

After all, there are only 30 head coach positions in the NBA, excluding Popovich, Carlisle and those who are unshakable, there are not many opportunities.

After Mark Jackson was fired by the Warriors, no one wanted him, so he had to go back to TNT to continue as a commentator.

Demps nodded.

Williams is a coach with a lot of personality and they get along very well.

If that's really the case, and Williams is willing to come back, he will definitely do it.

"Does the management have a target candidate?"

Since the conversation had reached this point, Tang Tian asked smoothly.

"Mike D'Antoni."

Demps gave Tang Tian the answer.

"D'Antoni's coaching in New York and Los Angeles was not smooth, but this cannot hide his excellent offensive system. Mr. Benson appreciates him very much and hopes that he can do the same as Steve Kerr."

Tang Tian nodded after listening.

Benson seems to like the Warriors very much.

But this is also human nature, the Warriors' transformation from second-rate to champion in one season is bound to attract attention.

The current situation of the Pelicans looks a bit like the Warriors a year ago.

Now choose a D'Antoni who is also good at offense.

This is completely understandable.

Moreover, D'Antoni went to the Rockets in history to liberate Harden and start playing Moreyball, which also made the Rockets a favorite to win the championship.

Now, with Tang Tian holding the ball for the Pelicans, Ariza, Holiday, Morrow and a kind of shooter, plus Davis and Jokic, this is also very in line with Moreyball.

It's really good to let him coach the Pelicans.

As for the defense problem, just hire an assistant coach who is good at defense.

The Rockets hired Jeff Bzdelik back then.

"Are there any other candidates?"

Tang Tian asked one more question.

"George Karl, Rick Adelman, Avery Johnson."

Demps said the other backup candidates for management.

Tang Tian understood roughly after listening.

These are all offensive head coaches, of the same type as D'Antoni.

The Pelicans' management is determined to improve the team's offensive ability.

"What about Stevens?"

Tang Tian said.

What's a little different from history is that perhaps because of the butterfly effect brought about by his time travel, Stevens signed a two-year short-term contract with the Celtics when he entered the NBA.

His contract expires this summer and is also in the renewal stage.

Last season, the Pelicans played a triple overtime with the Celtics, and the Celtics won in the end.

Tang Tian was deeply impressed by that game, and he also had coffee with Stevens after the game and talked about some tactical issues.

Stevens' ability is definitely there, and he is as young as him.

If the coach is also capable, his current strength is already in the second tier, after Popovich and Carlisle in the first tier.

As for the future, no one can say for sure.

So Tang Tian mentioned him.

"Brad Stevens?"

Demps confirmed.

Tang Tian nodded.

"He's too young, only two years of coaching experience, and his coaching in Boston is just so-so."

Demps doesn't seem to be too interested in Stevens.

"Steve Kerr didn't have any coaching experience before going to the Warriors. The Celtics' group of people is generally average, but they also made the playoffs last season and won two games. Like Popovich, he is a coach who knows how to teach students according to their aptitude."

Tang Tian replied.

Demps heard appreciation from Tang Tian's words.

"The Celtics seem to have won against us once in triple overtime last season."

He said to himself.

After speaking, he nodded.

"If the opportunity is right, I will recommend Coach Stevens to Mr. Benson and the management."

Demps said finally.

Tang Tian nodded.

He also knew that Demps had La Russa, management, and Benson above him, and he couldn't decide on such a change of coach alone.

However, being able to push Stevens up as one of the candidates is enough.

After all, the choice of team and coach is two-way. The Pelicans are interested in D'Antoni, and the Rockets are also interested. It depends on how D'Antoni chooses.

In case D'Antoni chooses to go to the Rockets, the Pelicans will have to choose from the backup candidates.