Exactly. Rome was not built in a day. Even that smug POS Popovich did not build his empire in just two seasons. And what he has going now is a testament to his longevity. Teams often forget this when they fire their coaches on a whim. Given how Terry (and Neil) has done in just two years, he deserves to come back.
Two different questions Does he deserve to come back? Yes. Is he the right coach? Maybe not. As said, if Thibs is available you go get him. Anyone else? Meh...
He's getting old and his health is more important than any pressure he would take on as a head coach. And I think Paul likes them more inexperienced, hungry and with something to prove.
Stotts needs 2 new assistants. One a DC as everyone has been mentioning. He also needs a new "Big Man" coach who will get on LMA's ass about establishing DEEP position and maintaining it.
Good points. This is exactly as far as we can get with the style of play we have currently. We need to play real defense. Analytics will help Stotts listen; 538.com had a great article about how steals are criminally underrated, and are worth way more than any other play in the NBA. We ranked last in steals this year. If we improve one and only one aspect of defense, it should be that.
It took him too long to put Nic on Parker. It was an obvious move and he didn't do it until game four.
Is the question can stotts turn a team into a championship contender? Or that a stotts coached team can win a championship? This team can win a championship without changing coaches. Stotts would not be the guy to take some one like Utah further. He's not a development coach. There is no reason terry stotts should be worried about job security.
