First let me say that this FO made a number of moves that were esoteric and a bit self-centered. This is just the way the world works. So my analysis is not so much about questioning their moves but on comparing the consequences.
First if I had my druthers I would have resigned Dot instead of signing Burks. The team loses some chemistry and long-term upside. In terms of one year impact, I think Burks is a better tank mechanic and will satisfy the self-fulfilling destiny.
Second, as a fan, I suffer from some player burnout fatigue. WTF are Randall and DSJ doing here? We can lose without them and losing with them is soooo excruciating that its just cruel, even in a shortened season, to dance this dance - one. more. time.
I'm a Thibs fan. His family lived a few doors down the street from me when we were in elementary school. But Miller was a truly fine coach given the steaming remains of the LBJ inspired Fizdale's debacle. Miller doesn't have the record of Thibs but the upgrade is a close one - two fine coaches. Sad that Miller is not still onboard.
I don't buy the Frankie criticism which is largely that all the mainstream winning teams have a PG profile that Frankie doesn't fit. IMO winning is what opens the NBA eyes to other patterns of playing the game. My personal fan fatigue is that Frankie wins the job over and over again and the mofos just refuse to acknowledge that he's talented, different, and on a trajectory to be a very, very good player.
If the roster as a whole is better its a proof that requires some pudding. We'll see but I may no longer watch. I can't take another season of tanking - keeping games close until the final 2 minutes - Randall showtime... ugh. I just can't do that even in a short season.
