As the regular season draws to a close, the strength of each team is becoming clearer. At present, there are only a few teams with the strength to compete for the championship, such as the Celtics, Nuggets, and Clippers. However, there have been a few happy and some unhappy teams, and some teams that had high hopes have been underwhelming, and their managers are at risk of being fired in the offseason. Next, let's talk about the five managers who may suffer the fate of "stepping down".
The Lakers' Ham has been questioned by fans since last season. Although the team has reached the Western Conference Finals, Ham's frequent changes this season have led to a dismal record for the Lakers. Now, his influence on the team is not as big as before, and the Lakers have superstars like James and Bushy Eyebrows, but the results are not satisfactory, and Ham's position is already in jeopardy.
The Suns' Vogel failed to build a solid defensive system after taking over the team. Even with the Big Three, the Suns are still lingering in the play-in tournament. If the team doesn't perform well in the playoffs, Vogel may not be able to escape the blame.
Rivers' coaching career with the Bucks has also been challenging. Although he has made achievements in the construction of the defensive system, the team's offense has been slow to open up the situation. Now, the Bucks have gone from championship favorites to underdogs, and Rivers' prospects are not optimistic.
The Cavaliers' Bierstaff, despite leading the team to the playoffs for the second year in a row, still struggled to satisfy the appetite of management. If the Cavaliers can't go any further this season, his position may not be guaranteed.
Finally, Billups of the Trail Blazers is also under tremendous coaching pressure. He failed to build an effective tactical system for the team and left some young talent on the bench. If the team's record continues to be sluggish, Billups' days with the Trail Blazers may also come to an end.
These five coaches have their own merits, but they also have their own difficulties. What their future holds will take time to tell.