Toronto Raptors: Should Dwane Casey be fired?

Oct 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwayne Casey talks to referee Lauren Holtkamp (7) during the fourth quarter at Rogers Centre. Raptors won 122-105. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwayne Casey talks to referee Lauren Holtkamp (7) during the fourth quarter at Rogers Centre. Raptors won 122-105. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports /
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After the Toronto Raptors failed to take even one game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs, should Dwane Casey’s work ethic be questioned?

Looking at Toronto Raptors‘ head coach Dwane Casey overall, he is the kind of guy you bring in to help your group recover and become respectable. However, his lack of profundity against quality opponents with better coaching is clear, when it comes to playoff basketball.

The future is unknown

The Raptors would be foolish to blow up their roster – it is by far the best they have ever had and they should hold on to everybody. They have a decent three-to-five year window with this group, particularly on the off-chance they can re-sign Serge Ibaka.

If changes are to be made with coaching, they should try to hire David Blatt, whom I think would be a great fit for them.  He would surely be profoundly inspired by the opportunity, given it’s his most obvious chance to assume control over a group that could possibly be the ones to end the Cleveland Cavaliers dominance. (Assuming the Boston Celtics can’t beat them.)

Time for a change

Under a better quality coach, the Raptors could have won the division title and the number one seed in the East this year. They effectively had the capacity to win 55-plus games.

In my opinion, they should definitely re-sign Ibaka and P.J. Tucker and stick with their core. They both showed promise and hard work.

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During the playoffs, Casey consistently got out-coached. The team has repeatedly had trouble putting away inferior talent.

It’s evident that players that normally perform well during the regular season, lack an offensive edge in the playoffs. It’s pretty clear why though – the team is lacking an offensive plan that Casey is not bringing forward.

Casey has stretched his use for the franchise. He’s not what the Raptors need, in order to move forward from this point.

In this respect, the Toronto Sun recently discussed why Casey isn’t the strongest coach. In particular, reference was made to his relationship with arguably the Raptors’ best player:

"“Casey’s style, both personally and professionally, has been to give (Kyle) Lowry all kinds of rope. He doesn’t get in Lowry’s face. He doesn’t call him out. He doesn’t sit him down on the nights when his play deserves a benching.”"

The big part of being a coach is doing what is right and needed even if it means not being nice. The Raptors need less of a motivational coach, which is what Casey is.

The 60-year old can do great for another team. However, it’s time the Raptors showed him the door.

Next: Has Lowry played his last game for the Raptors?

What is your stance on this polarizing subject? Would you fire Casey or bring him back next season, and why? Share your thoughts in the comments section.