“It’s not a blind commitment to coaches and players. But I think there is an understanding that there is volatility in the NBA that sometimes you can’t control. That includes everything from injuries to chemistry. Oftentimes, it takes time. You have to work through those things. I think there’s an understanding on that level.”
SALT LAKE CITY — Here are a few facts that tell you all you need to know about job security for NBA head coaches:
Fact 1: Kevin McHale was fired by the Houston Rockets on Wednesday after leading the team to the Western Conference Finals this past spring.