We have climbed 90% of the way up Everest, arrived at the last base camp before the summit climb, and the decision makers said, good enough. That’s how I view this after the last 4-5 seasons. This regime has plateaued. Five straight seasons of losing in the playoffs in very similar fashion. The other playoff loss in 2017, was similar as well, pre JA. It’s a pattern.
I believe JA can win multiple rings. I still think he will be better in future seasons, which is saying a lot, the guy is ridiculous, decision making at certain times is his only flaw. But I don’t see it with this regime.
I can’t tell you how much I want to be proven wrong. I just don’t see it.
Hell, maybe the cards will fall our way for once in the next couple seasons, you never know.