Before the Washington Wizards even fired Randy Wittman, there was speculation about whether or not the team would pursue Scott Brooks, who was let go by the Oklahoma City Thunder last year after missing the NBA Playoffs.
Given the team’s obvious interest in Kevin Durant, the eventual link to Brooks wasn’t surprising.
Immediately after parting ways with Wittman, reports surfaced that Brooks was first on the Wizards’ shortlist of potential replacements.
After meeting with Brooks, the Wizards struck a five-year, $35 million deal, making him one of the highest paid coaches in the NBA.