Less than two months ago and things were pretty clear when it came to Brett Brown’s future as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers: go deep in the playoffs, or get fired.
With a shortened season essentially a guarantee at this point, and a new playoff format also potentially in play, Brown’s status has become a bit more confusing than initially expected.
Calls for Brown’s tenure as a coach to end have been voiced as early as last season, when the team was underperforming despite spending big on the trade market. Owning the highest scoring starting five in NBA history by the end of last season, many fans felt Brown was holding the team back.