Breaking the template is easier for some franchises than others.
The Arizona Coyotes hired John Chayka at 26 years old as their general manager, and the reaction was akin to "well, what else are they going to do?" The San Antonio Spurs hired Becky Hammon in Aug. 2014 as the first woman to serve as a full-time salaried assistant coach in the NBA because they were coming off a championship -- and because Gregg Popovich could be like "this season, we're wearing Crocs" and then LaMarcus Aldridge becomes the first player to win MVP in Crocs.