I would fire Carlisle at season's end if this team severely underperforms. So like 35 wins or less? Yeah, I think that'd be justifiable but won't likely happen. We should be better than that plus not sure if MBT have the balls to sack him.
But I really do believe this needs to be a legit playoff team by year 2, no excuses. This year is testing the waters on several new pieces, figuring out what works or not, etc. The West is still absolutely stacked so no shame if they fall short of a postseason birth this season. Next year, no excuses.
Obviously a lot of other factors could be in play such as if Carlisle is disliked by players, wins/losses, etc. But it's definitely put or shut up time for Slick Rick. Make the Mavs Great Again or promote Stephen "The Snake" Silas as head coach.
But I really do believe this needs to be a legit playoff team by year 2, no excuses. This year is testing the waters on several new pieces, figuring out what works or not, etc. The West is still absolutely stacked so no shame if they fall short of a postseason birth this season. Next year, no excuses.
Obviously a lot of other factors could be in play such as if Carlisle is disliked by players, wins/losses, etc. But it's definitely put or shut up time for Slick Rick. Make the Mavs Great Again or promote Stephen "The Snake" Silas as head coach.