This idea in the NBA of blaming the coach for everything is nutty.
That said, I'm not sure the playoffs have been kind to Thibs. We really didn't have the talent to get into the top ten in the East?
I think we did.
I don't see any arguments for his inflexibility and lack of imagination. Yeah, Rose and Noel were injured, but most all the top teams dealt with significant injuries. It's just a really fluid, dynamic league now....and there's a real question whether Thib's old school wisdom and skillsets can take you anywhere anymore.