The Timberwolves decision to quickly hire coach Chris Finch to replace Ryan Saunders caught the attention of the National Basketball Coaches Association. On Wednesday, the NBCA delivered a statement that encouraged all organizations to strive for hiring process that are transparent and include a diverse pool of candidates.
It’s always bittersweet when one coach is fired and another is hired. But this is not about individual coaches. We would be remiss not to acknowledge a deeper concern and level of disappointment with the Minnesota head coach hiring process.
The NBCA understands and respects each organization’s right to hire and fire whomever and whenever it chooses.