SI article about Juwan
I would say the thing that stands out the most from the article is that he doesn’t sound like a guy who is eager to go coach in the NBA.
Thanks for sharing with us. Article describes Coach Howard as someone who believes in commitment. He came here because he wants to be here. Nothing lasts forever but I didn't need to read the article to know he has no intention of going anywhere.
Wow that is terribly sad. So much loss for Coach Howard. He has overcome so much throughout his life
This is an article that the idiot mouth-breathers at RCMB should probably read.
They can’t read though!
Like the chant goes: "CAN'T READ!! CAN'T WRITE!!"
Might explain their lack of spelling prowess also.
That is a nice thought, but unless the article is on Audible.....
And translated into Bruh.
Great article! I love Juwan and everything he stands for. I got tears eyed reading this.
He had a hard life growing up and now he can be such a positive person and so well-loved by anyone who knows him. (Or knows him from afar.)
Thrilled he’s on our side. GO BLUE!
Every time I think I can't be happier with Coach Howard I read something like this that makes me realize he's probably even better than I thought. The opportunity he has to impact the lives of the young men that play basketball for him is incredible, and it would appear that he truly cherishes it. And watching how they react to him as a coach, the kids cherish it too.
Sad that he's lost so many good friends along the way.
I said that he would be bigger than Beilein...
and bigger than Archie Miller too
March 15th, 2021 at 11:50 PM ^
He’s not there yet. Would be cool if true since that means NCAA championships.
March 17th, 2021 at 10:17 PM ^
I think from a program image and leadership perspective, he is there. The man is essentially the living image of what I think of when I think of the University of Michigan. I don't know that any coach in the country is a better fit for his team than Juwan is for Michigan. The confidence, the swagger, the discipline, the dedication, the dynamism, the dedication to things aside from athletics, the commitment to excellence, etc.
That was obvious. He's 6' 10".
I like Coaches ideals for recruits. He looks for a kid with respect, love for Michigan, work ethic a hunger to learn basketball. Wise man.
March 16th, 2021 at 12:16 AM ^
And if you don't want to play defense you can go somewhere else. I like it.
Is this article penned by the same Michael Rosenberg we all hated for the stretch gate. sigh!
The amount of hardship he’s endured in his life and his ability to not just overcome it but thrive, is nothing short of remarkable.
I don’t expect his Michigan tenure to last for as long as he coaches, but based on this article it sure reads like it’s about a guy who doesn’t intend to go anywhere anytime soon. And based on the results of this season I think Michigan is willing to have him for as long as he wants.
March 15th, 2021 at 10:40 PM ^
Excellent article! But does this mean Rosenberg is back in the good graces of M fans? ?
Nope. Nope, and Nope.
I knew him in college and it may have been me, but I didn't get the impression he's a very nice person.
Edit: This is referring to Rosenberg, not Howard. I ran into Howard at a restaurant in DC when the Heat were in town many moons ago and introduced myself as an alum. He nearly broke my hand shaking it, and greeted me with a huge smile and an enthusiastic, "Go Blue!"
March 15th, 2021 at 10:42 PM ^
The more we get to know him the more impressive he becomes.
March 15th, 2021 at 10:59 PM ^
Wonderful article. Wonderful man.
March 15th, 2021 at 11:42 PM ^
Awesome article. Thanks for sharing.
March 15th, 2021 at 11:52 PM ^
You can understand why Howard would have such an appeal for parents, as he is really a self made man.
I LOVE how he won't bother with kids that don't fit the culture he's building as well.
Feel for all the losses he's suffered recently; hopefully the team will make a deep run for him.
Poignant story. Ironically, another guy with Michigan ties who probably has no aspirations to coach in the NBA is John Beilein.
Poignant story. Ironically, another guy with Michigan ties who probably has no aspirations to coach in the NBA is John Beilein.
Man that is a tough read. I think my house must be super dusty today.
Go fucking Blue, and lets do it for Juwan.
LOVE THIS
Last year, with Michigan 19–12 and unranked when the season shut down, Juwan firmly believed his team would win the NCAA tournament. You can imagine how he feels now, at 20–4.
Man that is a tough read. I think my house must be super dusty today.
Go fucking Blue, and lets do it for Juwan.
March 16th, 2021 at 10:04 AM ^
Michigan man!
March 16th, 2021 at 12:58 PM ^
If the thing that stands out the most from this article is that he doesn't sound like a guy eager to move to the NBA, you should re-read the article. I mean, just the fact that Juwan drove 240 miles to talk to comfort his friend's wife in the driveway (due to COVID concerns), then turn around and drive all the way back to Ann Arbor is moving. Who wouldn't want a friend like that, let alone a coach like that?