Crush you made a lot of legitimate criticisms about Phil. There is no denying that. There is also no denying that Phil at least knew how to win (as a coach and player) and seemed to be able to coax more out of players -- even the ones not fighting for survival -- again as a coach. It seemed reasonable to hire him. He had a plan and promise and an ego big enough (so it seemed) up for the challenge. It wasn't the plan at fault; it was the execution. (and to be fair many of the criticisms are a
bit misplaced because he wasn't the GM, but fair enough, the buck should stop with him). Perry's claim to fame? kicked out at Orlando and Sacramento.
We can agree that Perry nailed the draft. And hopefully that is a sign of good things to come.
However, if KP comes back and dominates in Dallas, Perry and Mills will live in infamy. They had a whole season to sell KP on a plan and a vision; they threw Phil under the bus, in an effort to tell KP they're not Phil. Now it could be the case that KP and Janis were such utter a-holes that trading KP is another genius move. If so, great. As a fan I prefer that. However, if it ends up that KP was reasonably fed up with watching the endless losing, lack of vision and consistency, and having a coach who consistently speaks before he thinks, that trade may end up on par with Joe Barry Carrol in exchange for Parrish and McHale. Lord help him if he proves incapable of convincing top tier FA talent to join this dumpster fire.
Frank being traded on draft night to San Antonio or another team with a plan and that develops a player is another possible mark on Perry's and Mill's judgment.
Perry hired a head coach whose best known for alienating Gasol. Should we be surprised that Fizz repeated that with KP and Enes.
Then you have the Mudiay, Hezonja, Vonleh (who I like), and Ellenson signings. Like them or not, there is no upside for us. if we're successful in rejuvenating a guy's career we receive a much higher salary request as they enter FA. We get nothing for providing them with that opportunity and "development".
Perry quite possibly may end up being the worst GM we have ever had. We'll have to see. There's an adage that says it's darkest before the dawn. This season can't get over fast enough and I'm truly hoping that the darkest stuff is behind us