Lionel Hollins has coached the Memphis Grizzlies to the best season in the team's history, taking them to their first Western Conference Finals in the process, yet he still seems to be coaching for his future.
As the 56-26 Grizzlies do their best to come back from a 2-0 deficit against the San Antonio Spurs, Lionel Hollins remains without a contract for next season.
Even as other teams are nipping at Hollins after each game he and the Grizzlies win, the front office is seemingly still questioning whether or not he's the right coach for the team it has put together.
Obviously there are fundamental differences between Hollins and the front office.
When Robert Para bought the team back in October, no decisions were made considering the direction of the team, as it seemed they were reserved to see how the season unrolled.
In essence, it seemed like a tryout for a lot of the team this season, and that includes Hollins.
What has become a problem throughout the season is that the new owners have gone all-in on embracing the statistical revolution in basketball. They hired ESPN's John Holl ...
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