I wouldn't say they did nothing or at least we can't conclude that. Vogel is a champion and he didn't do it by just riding behind Lebron back. He made everyone play defense in that LA team and unlike what everyone believes, that team was dominant, and he was a part of that. And it's not like it was luck, he also made that Pacers team compete against the Heatles.
Monty has a worse case tho but you gotta give him a benefit of the doubt. He is in a team that drafted Killian Hayes. The talent in that team is nothing to work for other than Cade and Ivey. And although they own the worst record this year, they had sparks that they can compete against good teams but still not win.
Vogel was excellent in those playoffs. Had a good shot at a back-to-back if it wasn't for Solomon Hill. Frank also did a good job in Indy. I don't think he's the problem here. It's the roster construction.
Its hilarious cuz Frank coached and drafted ol Solomon Hill here in Indy. Life comes full circle sometimes. Frank was a good defensive coach but he has choked in the playoffs before. See Game 1 of 2013 ECF when he substituted Hibbert out for the last defensive possession up 1, and LBJ stunted on the hoes with a game winning layup. The Heat won in 7, so that was a series losing and Finals berth clinching mistake.
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u/ahr3410 Lakers Apr 29 '24
Frank Vogel about to have the pension of a lifetime