- How many games did Splitter win as interim coach with the Trail Blazers?
- Splitter finished his interim tenure with Portland at 42-39, a .519 winning percentage that kept the Blazers in playoff contention until the final week of the regular season.
- What is Splitter's coaching experience before Portland?
- Splitter had no prior NBA coaching experience before taking over as interim head coach for the Trail Blazers in February 2024. His entire coaching background prior to that was in player development roles with the San Antonio Spurs.
- How does Splitter's record compare to other interim NBA coaches?
- Splitter’s 42-39 mark ranks among the better interim coaching performances in recent NBA history, though sample size remains small. It places him ahead of several interim coaches who finished below .500 in similar stints.
- What challenges does Splitter face with the Bulls?
- The Bulls are rebuilding around young core players like DeMar DeRozan and Coby White, while navigating roster turnover and front-office restructuring. Splitter must quickly establish credibility with a veteran-heavy roster and prove he can develop younger talent like Ayo Dosunmu and Matas Buzelis.
- When does Splitter’s first game as Bulls head coach take place?
- The Bulls’ 2024-25 season opener is scheduled for October 22, 2024, against the Miami Heat. Splitter’s first regular-season game as head coach will follow the team’s preseason slate.
- How did young players like Scoot Henderson perform under Splitter in Portland?
- Under Splitter, Henderson and Kris Murray thrived in Portland’s late-season surge, with Henderson averaging 18.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds over the final 14 games, while Murray posted career-high averages in multiple statistical categories during the 10-4 stretch.
