The Washington Wizards completed their comprehensive search for a new coach and are set to formally announce the hiring of Wes Unseld Jr. on Monday. As is the case with every coach, it’s impossible to say if Unseld will ultimately prove successful.
The Wizards tried hiring “proven” coaches who couldn’t push the franchise into contender status. What made a coach effective with one team may not translate to another. With a few exceptions, past results as a head coach aren’t necessarily replicable in another context.
With Unseld, the Wizards are choosing one of the most respected assistant coaches in the NBA.