"This very well could be the week the Timberwolves choose their next coach.

So far, I haven't gotten any indication there will be a second round of interviews, as David Kahn did the last time around with Kurt Rambis, Mark Jackson and Elston Turner.

And I'm hearing at least some of the 6 ½ candidates are expecting an answer this week.

That last time around looking for a coach, Kahn traveled around the country interviewing close to a dozen candidates before narrowing it down to those final three. This time, candidates came to Minnesota, where the process involved a full day spent with Kahn, owner Glen Taylor and CEO Rob Moor as well as minority partners and other franchise personnel at times.

I doubt they'll bring finalists back to town a second time for more chat or send Taylor out to see them.

The question is: How long will it take to make up their minds?

And…who's it going to be?

Just one man's take here:

If it's Sam Mitchell, Taylor shaped the decision, opting for a candidate with whom he's most personally comfortable.

If Kahn still has the loudest voice in the room, I'm betting it's going to be Don Nelson or Bernie Bickerstaff.

Why?

Two years ago, Kahn hired Kurt Rambis, an owner of eight NBA championship rings as a player, assistant coach and front-office employee but who was unproven as a head coach.

And we all know how that turned out.

This time, look for him to want a guy who has truly proven himself to coach such a young team.

With Kahn's job on the line, that means Mike Woodson or Terry Porter or Mitchell – guys who all have had five seasons or less on the big job -- probably don't qualify.

That means if Kahn's doing the picking, it'd be a guy who in any other line of work would be drawing retirement checks already."