1) In a league with two acknowledged wizards (Few, Bennett) and two veteran winners (Sendek, Romar), he takes a backseat to none of them.
2) Biggest personality of the bunch, and a media darling. He'll spend time with any sports journalist, and they really appreciate that. 2/3 of the battle is making people like you.
3) Always upbeat, something that hoopers gravitate to.
4) Will own mistakes and be perfectly honest. How refreshing.
5) Taken two different difficult teams, optimized their abilities, camouflaged their weaknesses, got them to believe, and made them formidable.
6) Competent. Effective. Personable.
Enjoy him while he's here.