Yeah Nate was available but as all have indicated he was already signed by the Blazers before the finals were over. Phil Jackson was also available, and but he re-signed with the Lakers even though he secretly liked what the Pistons had on the floor.

Flip had a wink-wink handshake with Joe as soon as troubled started brewing between the Cavs GM and the NY papers regarding LB. Flip was hanging around the Palace as early as the second round.

Five worst moves during Joes tenure>>, Drafting Darko, letting LB Go, hiring Flip, letting Memo go and not demanding a S & T for Ben.