he brought. I don’t think anyone that was paying attention to all that back then denies that (actually there probably are a few odd balls, but I’d bet there are few). The writing was on the wall that a change needed to be made (not desperately) to have a chance at improving because there was definite stagnation. Whether that change be new energy, updated system, or more energy for the job on the part of the coach. The same may one day happen to Pope, where he’s just tired and he’s developed a routine that may not be fit for a future situation. However, I’m grateful for both, and the timing in which we’ve had these coaches. This year’s success shouldn’t take anything away from Rose’s successes. He is a legendary coach, and like all greats in sports, there is often an end at some point. That ending hit and Rose publicly acknowledged it.