The Washington Wizards hired Scott Brooks so they could increase their small chances of luring Kevin Durant back home.
During the introductory press conference, Ernie Grunfeld was adamant that Brooks was hired to coach the team – not just to help recruit their top free agent target.
Thinking that the Wizards hired Brooks for his coaching and only his coaching would be foolish.
After a disastrous season, Washington’s chances of landing Durant became even smaller. Durant, a former MVP, probably wouldn’t want to go back home just because it’s his home.