I do believe the structure of the FO/basketball personnel decision makers need to change. I’m just not gonna pretend I know for sure who is and who isn’t causing problems. Like most, I believe I have a tiny bit of an idea who I’d like to see gone, but I still don’t know for certain who is and who isn’t the real problem.
I mean, I suspect Vivek has taken a more hands off approach in recent years, but I don‘t know that to a certainty. I also suspect that Matina has Vivek and even Vlade’s ear due to their prior relationships and still has a lot of influence in what goes on in the org — but I don’t pretend to know for certain nor to what degree.
I do believe Vlade has made lots of poor decisions regarding trades, FA acquisitions, and draft selections. And the ultimate decisions are supposedly his. What I don’t know is how much he listens to the other execs, the head coach, or owners. Did he decide MB3 over #77 because it was the majority of the draft room‘s preference and go against his own preference? Did he go against the majority and decide upon MB3 on his own?? IDK. But he is the one responsible for the decision however it was arrived at.
So, to me, he’s done enough to warrant losing his job.