Examining The Frank Vogel Question
Rumors are swirling that Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel could be let go. What’s the right move for the Pacers?
The Indiana Pacers‘ season was over for about 20 minutes before head coach Frank Vogel’s seat suddenly got hotter.
Out of nowhere, Vogel’s job was no longer safe as many had thought. Vogel had just guided a team of Paul George and misfits to an unlikely playoff appearance and pushed the two-seeded Toronto Raptors to a Game 7 that featured some questionable calls that went against the Pacers.
Sources: Indiana coach Frank Vogel's contract expires at season's end and so far there's been no discussion of a contract extension.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 2, 2016
NBA report admits referees missed Raptors’ DeRozan’s foul on Pacers’ Mahinmi https://t.co/9zBEAJqpUv
— Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) May 2, 2016
The #WojBomb that Vogel’s job was in jeopardy was a shock to most in the basketball world.
For one reason, most people were under the assumption that Vogel was under contract for at least another year. Vogel signed a multi-year extension just before the 2014-15 season that most assumed would take him through at least next season since terms of his last extension were not released.
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That has proven not to be the case and president of basketball operations Larry Bird has been non-committal about bringing Vogel back on a new deal, with a press conference scheduled for Thursday morning where the franchise’s future regarding their head coaching position will be the hot topic.
Correction: Pacers president Larry Bird is holding a press conference on Thursday at noon EST. We may get clarity on Frank Vogel's status.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) May 4, 2016
Let’s take a look at the aspects that Bird will have to weigh out when determining Vogel’s future with the team.
Next: The Case For Keeping Vogel