Golden State Warriors: Why Fire Keith Smart? New Coach Can’t Change Roster

When the Golden State Warriors fired Keith Smart after just one year, they weren't doing anything out of the ordinary. But the culture of NBA's "coaching carousel" is a dubious one that neglects the very real fact head coaches have a minimal impact—in terms of wins and losses—relative to the quality of roster, which are managed by decision makers and player evaluators in the front office.

Moreover, qualifying the impact of a coach is an inexact science, to put it mildly. And the NBA is, first and foremost, a player's league, where star players have the clout to make their coaches—...

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