Detroit — Succeeding as a head coach in the NBA isn’t just about Xs and Os. If it were, John Beilein would fit right in. Instead, Beilein was put through the wringer in the first half of the season and spit out after just 54 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The NBA has a way of doing that to even the best. The most talented players don’t always make it big, but with head coaches, it’s even harder, because there are only 30 of those jobs in the league.