As Detroit Pistons fans gaze forlornly upon the NBA playoffs, much like Adam and Eve gazed upon the Garden of Eden after they got kicked out for eating that apple, we’ve learned that coaching is kind of important.
Coaching is why Quin Snyder was able to take a roster that wasn’t supposed to make the playoffs this year and reach the 2nd round with a rookie as his best player.
Coaching is why Dwayne Casey was swept by Ty Lue. Wait.
Here’s a good one. Coaching is why Brad Stevens, head coach of the Boston Celtics, is one game away from the Eastern Conference Finals.