The Toronto Raptors’ coaching search is a good Rorschach test for fans. While the optimists will see a very diverse search that involves candidates from all over the basketball world, the pessimist would look at their initial list of candidates as lacking in structure and a defined vision.
After all, why else would Toronto be (seemingly) equally interested in a former NBA finalist like Monty Williams and someone who has never coached in the NBA like JJ Redick? Masai Ujiri has mentioned that he wants a leader who can develop their young talent, but who doesn’t want that?