Reflecting on the NBA coaching landscape post-2020 bubble, it is striking to note that of the 22 coaches who led teams into that unprecedented scenario, only Erik Spoelstra remains in his position. The league has seen a significant turnover in coaching, as evidenced by several surprising firings of championship-winning coaches like Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer. The trend seems to indicate that playoff success does not guarantee job security, especially with teams opting for change at the first sign of struggle.

Recent seasons have witnessed teams like the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks parting ways with coaches who had previously performed well. This raises the question: Is it the coaches or the teams that are at fault when performance dips? The frequent coaching changes often coincide with poor roster decisions, suggesting that front offices may be scapegoating coaches instead of addressing the root causes of underperformance.