Evaluating coaching in the NBA is always difficult. Separating the coach’s plan from the players’ execution is a tough task. In a superstar-dominated league, it is hard to parse out the impact of a coach on a team’s play. That is even more challenging for a young, rebuilding team like the 2023-24 Washington Wizards.
So, how can the new Wizards front office actually evaluate the job Wes Unseld Jr does next year?
There are still things to look for when evaluating if the coach is the right choice for the team, even if winning games is not the top priority.