3. He was born on December 19, 1957.
He comes from Hibbing, Minnesota.
4. Time line of career
McHale played basketball for the University of Minnesota from 1976 to
1980
1980–1993, he played for Boston Celtics
In the summer of 1994, Glen Taylor promoted him to Assistant General
Manager
In 1995, he was promoted to Vice President of Basketball Operations
(i.e., General Manager)
On December 8, 2008, McHale take over the head coaching job
On June 1, 2011, McHale became the head coach for the Houston Rockets
5. Why did he choose this job?
He came back to Minnesota Timberwolves because he
loves his home town. He always knew he was going to come
back to Minnesota. He want to do something for his home
town. He said:" There is no other place that I would like to
spend most of my time. I just know I am at home."
6. Challenge of the job
*EXcellent understanding of how the game works, and that goes
beyond knowing the rules.
*Know how the business of the NBA is conducted.
*Be comfortable working in high-pressure situations.
*Being flexible and adaptable to players’ needs.
7. A Day In The Life of NBA GM
*Oversee the business side and basketball side of
the team. Meeting with doctors about player
injuries.
*Having director's meeting.
*Going to team's training center, speak with the
trainers and a few players.
*Making plan to sign or trade players.
8. How many hours per week and
how much travel does the job require?
A NBA General Manager have to work about 60 hours per week.
Sometime need to travel with the team.
12. What does an NBA general manager do?
General Managers are
responsible for overseeing all of
the business and financial
operations of the team.
13. Career path
Scheer began his career in pro
sports as an agent and then worked
for the NBA under commissioner
Walter Kennedy in the league office.
14. Advice he gave
You need to stay with your past if it's rich
enough. Football, baseball and basketball have a rich
history. And in order to sustain success you have to
recognize your past.
