When he walked in, immediately apparent it was what in him management saw. Broad-shouldered, towering above the press and his bosses, Kevin McHale immediately made his presence felt. When he spoke, it was with a charisma and confidence that charmed the room.
The more that is revealed, the more it becomes clear that this was the right move. Kevin McHale may not be on par with Rick Adelman as a tactician. He may not even be on par as a coach. But he’s, moreso than Rick Adelman, what the Houston Rockets need at this moment in time.
It was further revealed in the presser that a coaching committee would be the route. It’s a fresh start; a chance to implement new ideas; develop youth. As owner Les Alexander said, it’s a necessity in this day and age with the planning required in the NBA day-to-day. For this, the Rockets needed a leader — someone other men would respect. McHale fits that bill.
