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[QUOTE="Zelda Zonk, post: 568507, member: 966"]
B: 50%  /  A: 40%  / C: 10%
The Dome, Carmelo, a good choice for the replacement, and our history combine to ensure we don't end up in C or D territory. 
 
What we do have to be careful about is longevity. Can't afford to hire someone who won't be in it for the long haul. One transition every 15-30 years is key.
 
I also think you're misstating the opinions of many on the board. A "negative view of JB's capabilities and judgment" may not be accurate. "Negative," meaning sub-par? I don't think so. If anything, there's a backlash against the hype and against the rabid loyalists/apologists. Does anyone really believe he's a below average coach? More likely, it's that he's just not at the level of the ink, and that the number of wins isn't indicative of his abilities. If you can entertain such a thing. It's a Lenny Wilkins thing. He's got a jillion wins but no one discusses him as a "great" coach. 
 
I'd even bet the 'backlash' wouldn't be so great if there were a smaller chasm between the two 'camps' within the fandom. 
 
I'm kinda "shocked" that there is not more optimism about the post-JB era. JB wasn't a pick made with great conviction. If we 'got lucky' there, why can't we find equal fortune with a more targeted and resource-laden choice?
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