Former Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns head coach, Frank Vogel, has been on a rollercoaster journey in the NBA coaching world. In the past four years, Vogel has been fired twice, raising questions about his ability to lead a team to success.
Vogel’s most recent stint with the Lakers ended after just one season out of the playoffs. He struggled to integrate star player Russell Westbrook into the team, ultimately leading to his dismissal. This disappointment came after Vogel was let go by the Suns following a first-round sweep by the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite winning 49 games in his first season with the team.
It seems that teams are no longer willing to accept excuses for underperformance and are demanding immediate success. The Suns are now on the hunt for a new head coach, with potential candidates including championship-winning coach Mike Budenholzer and former Suns assistant coach turned BYU head coach, Kevin Young.
Other coaching options being considered by teams like the Suns and Lakers include Ty Lue, the current head coach of the Clippers, and first-time coach JJ Redick, who has garnered interest from multiple teams. Additionally, Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, is being monitored by teams as a potential candidate due to his respect and championship experience as a player.
As the coaching carousel continues to spin in the NBA, all eyes are on teams like the Suns and Lakers as they search for the right leader to guide them to success. With so many options on the table, it will be interesting to see who ultimately lands the top coaching positions in the league.
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