The Washington Wizards flurry of moves throughout the course of this season has seemingly changed the narrative about the direction this team is heading in overnight.
With the acquisitions of two former All-Stars in Trae Young and Anthony Davis to form a superstar duo that can help this team return to contention in the Eastern Conference, basketball in Washington seems to be on the rise.
And that's not factoring in the emergence of sophomore players like Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George; along with several other intriguing young prospects like Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Will Riley and even Cam Whitmore,, who could be a difference maker if the team can unlock his potential.
Between all of the talent on this roster, there's plenty of reason to believe the Wizards have the chance to be in playoff contention as soon as next year.
But the harsh reality is a team is only as good as their head coach, and in year two of Brian Keefe's tenure, it gets to a point where questions around his long-term fit will be raised.
And if Young and Davis elevate this team to the level the front office hopes they can, Washington may be forced to open up a conversation that nobody is talking about.
Is Brian Keefe the right head coach for the next step?
There's no denying that Brian Keefe is a great basketball mind, and his ability to connect to his players is a rare skillset that only the likes of head coaches like the great Gregg Popovich, Joe Mazzulla and even Erik Spoelstra have been known for.
However, every coaches strong suits are often combatted with their weaknesses and while Keefe may be a solid X's and O's guy, there's no doubt that his fit in the team's timeline related more to the stage of development rather than contention.
Keefe can get the best out of young players, but when it comes to leading a team to battle in a playoff series, how much faith can you really have in him.
All that to say, with the likes of available head coaching candidates like Michael Malone, Tom Thibodeau and Mike Budenholzer available, conversations should be had about whether or not the Wizards should get ahead of the curve and explore a new fit at the top of the operation.
Keefe has been great for what the Wizards needed, but there's certainly doubts about whether he can be a long-term fit at the helm.