Coach Frank Vogel Case Study
Indiana Pacers head Coach Frank Vogel has been dismissed from his post and will not be given contract renewal despite guiding the Herbert Simon-owned ballclub to five NBA playoffs, the team’s president of basketball operations announced on Thursday.
"Sometimes my job really sucks and this is one of them," Pacers president Larry Bird told reporters. "I just had time to think about it and watch the team throughout the year. I know a lot of you didn't expect us to make the playoffs, but I had a lot higher expectations. I just came to the conclusion that it was necessary for these guys to hear a new voice."
Bird’s decision to part ways with Vogel comes four days after the Pacers failed to become the sixth No. 7 seed team to upset a No. 2 seed since
"Sometimes my job really sucks and this is one of them," Pacers president Larry Bird told reporters. "I just had time to think about it and watch the team throughout the year. I know a lot of you didn't expect us to make the playoffs, but I had a lot higher expectations. I just came to the conclusion that it was necessary for these guys to hear a new voice."
Bird’s decision to part ways with Vogel comes four days after the Pacers failed to become the sixth No. 7 seed team to upset a No. 2 seed since