[KillerLeft]

What it seems like a lot of people miss during conversations like these is that these things don’t happen in a vacuum. Different circumstances breed different results, and at times even a genius coach can look stupid when they try something new, or when a key part of the roster plan does not pan out.

For example, Gregg Popovich might be my pick for the worst coach in the NBA right now, because even though we all know him to be a great leader, he has literally run his franchise into the ground by refusing to get on board with the way the game is played nowadays. His system is outdated, and he refuses to admit that relying on the mid-range game is GUARANTEED to be a losing approach now.

Does saying that mean that I don’t respect all of the things that Popovich has done in the past? No, of course not. But, he is hurting his team right now.

You know how we know Carlisle is NOT hurting his team right now? Because they are the best offensive team in the league, playing much, much better defense than any of us thought they could, and winning way, way more games than anyone could have reasonably expected. Obviously, this doesn’t mean he’s perfect, but you cannot say he isn’t doing a hell of a job this season.