In Slate, Ryan McCarthy uses an upcoming study/book from controversial basketball pundit/economist David Berri to insist the impact of any particular coach in the NBA is negligible. Berri tells McCarthy that according to his research, an impact can only be seen when comparing the very best coaches (Phil Jackson) and the very worst (Tim Floyd). Even then, Berri said the impact is minimal.Berri's study is not out yet; if we have learned anything from Berri's past work, we still may not be able to understand the logic or theory behind certain decisions at that point. Still, from what McCarthy emphasizes in the Slate piece and what Berri writes in a follow-up today, we can surmise Berri's argument. And (surprise!) I see some significant problems.
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