July 20
What about the lack of coaching stability in the NBA? It is absolutely mind-boggling. Think about it -- there have been a number of proven leaders, veterans in the coaching profession, leaving jobs this offseason.

Names like Lenny Wilkens and Rudy Tomjanovich have been proven winners over the years, each sporting championship rings (Wilkens was fired, Tomjanovich resigned). The latest to leave the NBA coaching fraternity is George Karl. Karl and the Milwaukee Bucks parted ways on Sunday.

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New Bucks GM Larry Harris said his team needs to go in a different direction since it's a young squad. Many sources in basketball say Karl lost that locker room, struggling to communicate effectively with many of his players.

It has been a tough year for Karl. Milwaukee certainly underachieved, falling in the first round to the Nets. Last summer was difficult as the U.S. team he coached lost three games and failed to get a medal in the World Basketball Championship in Indianapolis.

When Karl first arrived in Milwaukee, he certainly brought a lot of excitement. He brought enthusiasm to Seattle during his days as Sonics head coach. Karl pours his heart out in every teaching situation. But we live in a world of today, today, today. If things don't go well today, it's bye-bye, baby! It is all about what have you done for me lately.

The one common denominator on the NBA level is that if you get forced out of your contract, you walk away with loads of cash. Karl was expected to receive $7 million for next season. He won't struggle to pay for the rent or the groceries.

Somewhere down the line, he'll probably get another shot. The revolving doors keep swinging open. Next NBA season could start with at least 10 new coaches (the Hawks are rumored to be looking elsewhere once the new ownership situation is settled).

It's all about your current situation and the W's and L's. It isn't like the field of education, where teachers can get tenure and they say you get better and better. On the NBA level, when things don't go well, they blame it on a communication failure.

To me, the coach doesn't get any dumber given the experience he has gained. It's the W's and L's, the bottom line, baby! Milwaukee did not move ahead, so Karl is out as the Bucks' head coach.

It's a crazy world in the NBA right now!