Sam Mitchell finally got the boot in Toronto and maybe it was about time.
“Team president and general manager Bryan Colangelo fired the 45-year-old Mitchell today, a day after a horrendous 132-93 loss to the Denver Nuggets dropped Toronto to 8-9 on the season.
Jay Triano, one of Mitchell’s assistants and the longest-serving member of the coaching staff, takes over on an interim basis, becoming the first Canadian-born head coach in NBA history.
Mitchell leaves with a career record of 156-189 and after winning the NBA’s coach of the year award in 2006-07. He also guided the Raptors to the only Atlantic Division title in franchise history and consecutive playoff appearances in the last two seasons.”
No More Excuses Now Folks. The only excuse will be that the team just sucks at key postions.