The word “elite” is tossed around in the NBA nearly every day. Elite shooters. Elite scorers. Elite defenders. Elite teams. You never hear about an “elite” coaching staff, though. Is it fair to call David Fizdale’s coaching staff “elite.”
Keith Smart has been a head coach in the NBA before. He has coached the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. In addition, he is leaving the Miami Heat staff, where he assisted in game management.
Having an experienced head coach, such as Smart, will help Fizdale transition from assistant coach to full-time head coach.