Oleh Kosel: 4. It may seem harsh, but I can't grade the move any higher. Despite the fact that Alvin Gentry is a player's coach, well-respected and is considered one of the best offensive minds in the game, a head coach needs to be so much more. This is especially true when the Pelicans had their choice of some very worthy candidates, a far cry from the situation back in 2010.
Besides his previous teams having all sorts of problems defensively, Gentry's rotations and ability to lead and motivate young players have been questioned multiple times in the past.