(08-31-2021, 10:52 AM)fifteenth Wrote: What's the objective argument for "got worse"?I agree on the what-if stuff.
The coaching change is the only thing I can come up with without inlcuding "what if" stuff that is true for every team. What if THJ is worse? What if KP is hurt? IMO questions like those aren't astute "analysis".
Imo, the changes in the coaching staff are the real issue. It's possible that the change of personalities will have a positive effect, as well as the injection of fresh ideas. OTOH, looking at the situation on paper, it's pretty hard to make the case that Kidd is a better coach, or even in the same tier, as Carlisle.
I don't automatically take a pessimistic attitude on this. But I see how people could view it as not necessarily moving the needle in the right direction.
Do you have a different view?