You do wonder if this Indiana coaching gig is actually perfect timing to part with Brad for Ainge - giving them both an easy way out for an amicable parting.
The roster issues are apparent, but part of that is also because our young stars have not been properly developed to help lead the rest of the team, which is on Brad and the rest of the coaching staff. I think it's been clear for awhile that this team has tuned Brad out, particularly the stars.
They need new blood in there, preferable someone who played in the league and can better manage these guys' emerging stardom. To be honest, I also think an African-American coach would be better for them and they'd listen to him more, too, especially with the current climate around this issue in the NBA and head coaching opportunities.