David Fizdale is not the 30th best coach in the league, Sir Charles in Charge

Dec 10, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat assistant head coach David Fizdale during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Heat assistant head coach David Fizdale during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
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So, what’s the verdict?

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at the conclusion of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Due to a lack of experience, it’s hard to rank David Fizdale amongst the NBA’s elite coaches. That being said, with a talented roster that includes stellar locker-room personalities, that’s a ranking that could end soon. However, based on his success in assistant coaching jobs, it’s still hard to imagine wanting to take some other coaches in this league before Fizdale if you want to pursue an NBA title.

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