Professional sports can be a funny business sometimes. We celebrate and copy innovative approaches to the game when successful. However, during tough decisions teams generally lean towards the conservative, “safe” option.
The sports world is up in arms over the firing of PJ Carlesimo. After all, he guided the Brooklyn Nets to a 35–19 record after taking over for Avery Johnson. The Nets finished in 4th place in the Eastern Conference before being eliminated in seven games to the Chicago Bulls. Sounds…