Casey had to go. It was time. I like the guy, but it wasn't working. I was very sad to see him go because I like the man. I wanted to see him succeed, but it wasn't going to happen here. His players were not listening to him and they just weren't producing. Is it Casey's fault? No because his roster stinks. Should he have been hired? I don't think so. They should have hired Paul Silas and they should hire him now or when next season starts. Silas may have been a better fit because he would command respect and he would make sure players listen to him. He would make sense.
Don't get excited about Randy Wittman. He won't be any better than Casey. This is probably his last shot as a head coach. If he fails, he will be a glorified assistant like Casey for the rest of his career. I see nothing good about him.
If anyone thinks this team was a playoff team, he or she is drinking. They are not a good defensive team and they got guys who have no game. They would be qualified for the playoffs, but it wasn't going to work out for him and his team long term which is why he got the gig. With that said, Wittman is not going to be the soultion. Guys ain't going to change their game or get better simply because there is a new sheriff in town. They are who they are. Wittman is not going to make this a playoff team.
What's next? I suggest that McHale resign after this season is over. It's a joke that he is still here. He has been a failure in the last few years. I also think Glen Taylor should sell the team to Zygi Wilf, who will demand excellence and hire the best people out there. I suggest that Kiki Vandeweghe is the GM of this basketball franchise and that Paul Silas is coaching the Wolves next year. Trade KG? It probably is time.
Glen Taylor is a piece of you know what. He is an idiot who has no clue about basketball. He has hired friends and family to run a franchise so he reaps what he sow. He has to realize that you hire basketball people not guys who are "one of us" or friends and family. He should have hired Rick Adelman or Larry Brown to coach this group of losers not hire Randy Wittman. Wolves are a country club full of losers.
Don't expect things to get better though. Happy days are far from here.
Go to KFAN.com and listen to Dan Barriero on Fan on Demand. In his opening, he really reamed into Taylor and McHale. He is right on.
This is not a sad occasion, but this is not a joyous occasion.