The Suns were swept out of the NBA playoffs by the Timberwolves with a score of 0-4 in the fierce competition of this season's NBA playoffs, a result that not only marked the end of the team's season, but also exposed the team's deep-seated problems.
According to reports from Shams and Doug Haller, Suns coach Vogel's position may not be secured, and this could just be the prelude to the team's internal turmoil.
1. Durant's dissatisfaction and role positioning
According to sources, Durant has been unhappy with his offensive role this season, arguing that he has been frequently deployed to the bottom corner and has not made the most of his strengths in pick-and-roll with the ball. This dissatisfaction may stem from the inadequacy of the team's tactical system, as well as the poor communication between the players and the coaching staff. There is no doubt about Durant's individual ability, but how to perfectly combine his ability with the team's tactics is a problem that the coaching staff needs to solve.
After all, when Durant is frequently used as an interior player, he will be more or less unhappy inside, which increases the risk of injury to the player.
2. Tactical questioning by the coaching staff
According to sources, Suns players have questioned the coaching staff's tactical arrangements, arguing that the potential of the Big Three is not being fully realized. This skepticism is amplified at key moments in the playoffs, affecting the team's morale and performance. The need to build a tactical system that brings out the best in the players while also playing as a team is a coach's responsibility, and it is clear that Vogel has not done a good job of tackling this problem, which is part of the reason for the conflict.
3. Vogel's emotional management problems
According to sources, Vogel's emotional management issues have become another focus of the team during the season. After the loss to the Clippers, Vogel's anger in the locker room and the subsequent outbursts of anger in practice made the players uncomfortable, and some players even said they needed to hold back their laughter, which undoubtedly exacerbated the estrangement between the coach and the players. A coach's ability to manage emotions is crucial to the team's morale and cohesion, and Clippers coach Coach Lu has done a very good job of this.
4. The future of the coaching staff and the adjustment of the team
According to sources, the Suns are considering a complete change of coaching staff, or at least a change to Vogel's coaching staff, a decision that will directly affect the future direction of the team. Meanwhile, Suns general manager James Jones is expected to continue to oversee the team's build, and his decisions will be crucial to the team's rebuild. The team needs to make informed decisions on the structure of the coaching staff to ensure that the team can succeed in future games.
At this point, the Suns are likely to "dismantle" again because of this failed season, and the luxury Big Three and Vogel may no longer work together, which seems to give us the feeling of the failed Nets of the past. Considering that Booker is the star of the team's development, he is likely to be for sale, and Beal has the right to veto trades, how the Suns can convince him to leave the team will be a big problem;
All in all, the Suns' road to rebuilding is full of challenges, and the team needs to find the right system and teamwork while maintaining the individual abilities of their stars. At the same time, the team's management also needs to make informed decisions about how to build the coaching staff. In addition, the team's salary structure and draft picks need to be properly addressed to avoid a long-term struggle.
The team's exit this season and internal problems have become the focus of fans' attention. Do you think Vogel's coaching staff is to blame for the team's failures, and how should the Suns adjust in the future to avoid similar problems from happening again?
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