Should the Orlando Magic move on from Frank Vogel? What do you need to see from him to end the season?
Rossman-Reich: I am in the “Keep Frank Vogel” boat. I think this roster has exposed a lot of his flaws as a coach and his message has fallen on deaf ears as the season has fallen apart. But I think he is still the right guy. The message he is preaching and the small improvements we have seen are enough to make me believe he is the right guy. At the very least, I think the Orlando Magic should treasure continuity and keep that message and the development consistent. That is really the question here: Do you believe Vogel is developing players and helping them progress? My answer is yes. And I am willing to give him another year.
Racine: It has only been two years! I think the Orlando Magic should keep Frank Vogel for at least another year. The team showed a lot of promise early in the season and it is because of Vogel’s coaching. The Magic have to give him a pass this season because the team got bit by the injury bug. I mean, it appeared they were no playoff expectations for the team this season. The organization should be content with the Magic getting a top-five pick and the progress of Aaron Gordon, Mario Hezonja and Jonathon Simmons.
Scricca: I am fine with either direction. The organization probably needs to be refreshed as much as possible and there are plenty of intriguing free agent coaches. Frank Vogel is a fine coach, probably around league average or slightly below. But his offense and lineup decisions are mediocre at best. And based on many of his players’ failure to consistently execute on defense, you have to wonder whether getting a new voice into the locker room would be helpful.
Palmer: I could go either way for Frank Vogel. I think continuity in the coaching staff is critical for the development of young players. But if the Orlando Magic do not believe in most of their players or the current coach’s message, then they should probably move on. Look, Vogel is a good coach and this entire Orlando situation is more of an indictment on Orlando’s power structure than on Vogel’s coaching.