When the Washington Wizards announced on April 26th that Scott Brooks, the former Oklahoma City Thunder coach, would replace Randy Wittman, I was immediately unimpressed.
Every step of the way – every piece of the process – seemed rushed. It wasn’t that Brooks is a bad coach – his record speaks for itself – but everything about the hire displayed a lack of inspiration and innovation.
Although in general it may be a good idea to lock in one name, especially an accomplished one, and chase after him before competitors have a chance to speak to him, the rule does not apply in this case.