Brett Brown, Philadelphia 76ers

When it comes to the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s natural to have high expectations for what they should achieve. the stakes have only raised in recent seasons with win-now moves like trading for Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris and still coming up empty.

At some point, it’s time to start looking at either the talent the team is built around, the effectiveness of the coaching staff, or a combination of both. Considering the foundation of the team is built around talents like Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the head coach will be looked at first for potential change.

There is little room for excuses for Brown based on the current landscape of the 76ers’ injury report. Simmons was dealing with a back injury prior to the suspension of the NBA season and he will be ready to play once it resumes. Meanwhile, Embiid will be fresh for a post-season run, too.

There was strong criticism for Brown after the 76ers lost to the Toronto Raptors in the Conference Semifinals last season. Coming up short in the playoffs yet again could be enough to justify getting a new voice in the role and seeing if that can do the trick.