Johnson is likely to be at Alabama until his contract expires...
Regardless of how you might feel about Avery Johnson, he isn't going anywhere this year unless he chooses to leave. If you are waiting for the AD to make a statement, it is not going to happen. If Byrne says anything about Johnson it will be supportive. That's all he can do. Johnson is a competitor. He wants to succeed. Should Johnson quit the damage to future coaching jobs must be considered. If he stays it could do the same thing. All Alabama fans want Avery Johnson to advance the program. This isn't about anger with the fanbase. It is about a program that after almost four years has made little improvement in the eyes of Crimson Tide supporters. After the Texas A&M game, even the most patient followers seem to have lost their belief that he will turn around the team. I'll give those fans a nod of approval for hanging in there.
One thing we need to remember Alabama basketball is tempered by money. I have seen a lot of supposition about his buyout clause. I don't know what the number might be. Buyouts can be negotiated after the contract is signed. Johnson is going to be at Alabama until the end of 2023. Think about that for a minute? That gives him Johnson time to "right the ship" if the AD is so inclined. I understand his buyout is 3.5 million should he return to the NBA. Speculation has him taking the General Manager's job with the Pelicans. There is no way anyone to determine whether that is possible or not. An interesting question in my mind would that actually be returning to the NBA. I'm not sure that the GM job would be. It certainly isn't coaching. It does show that Johnson gave himself a 'get of jail' free card should is Alabama not work out. Alabama wanted some reassurance he would not leave. Both parties could find a compromise. If Johnson was fired he would be entitled to the full compensation his contract states.
My best guess is that Johnson will stay and try to succeed before he leaves Alabama. Alabama doesn't want to spend money on basketball unless it is a necessity in my opinion. For an example, look at the delay of a new arena. The Tide opted for more improvement to the football stadium. Despite the state commitments by the AD, most feel like Alabama is still a second-class citizen. At present, all fans can do is be patient and look for horseshoes and four-leaf clovers.
I'd love to think that Coach Johnson can be successful. Let me add that I don't believe in Bigfoot or UFOs.
Regardless of how you might feel about Avery Johnson, he isn't going anywhere this year unless he chooses to leave. If you are waiting for the AD to make a statement, it is not going to happen. If Byrne says anything about Johnson it will be supportive. That's all he can do. Johnson is a competitor. He wants to succeed. Should Johnson quit the damage to future coaching jobs must be considered. If he stays it could do the same thing. All Alabama fans want Avery Johnson to advance the program. This isn't about anger with the fanbase. It is about a program that after almost four years has made little improvement in the eyes of Crimson Tide supporters. After the Texas A&M game, even the most patient followers seem to have lost their belief that he will turn around the team. I'll give those fans a nod of approval for hanging in there.
One thing we need to remember Alabama basketball is tempered by money. I have seen a lot of supposition about his buyout clause. I don't know what the number might be. Buyouts can be negotiated after the contract is signed. Johnson is going to be at Alabama until the end of 2023. Think about that for a minute? That gives him Johnson time to "right the ship" if the AD is so inclined. I understand his buyout is 3.5 million should he return to the NBA. Speculation has him taking the General Manager's job with the Pelicans. There is no way anyone to determine whether that is possible or not. An interesting question in my mind would that actually be returning to the NBA. I'm not sure that the GM job would be. It certainly isn't coaching. It does show that Johnson gave himself a 'get of jail' free card should is Alabama not work out. Alabama wanted some reassurance he would not leave. Both parties could find a compromise. If Johnson was fired he would be entitled to the full compensation his contract states.
My best guess is that Johnson will stay and try to succeed before he leaves Alabama. Alabama doesn't want to spend money on basketball unless it is a necessity in my opinion. For an example, look at the delay of a new arena. The Tide opted for more improvement to the football stadium. Despite the state commitments by the AD, most feel like Alabama is still a second-class citizen. At present, all fans can do is be patient and look for horseshoes and four-leaf clovers.
I'd love to think that Coach Johnson can be successful. Let me add that I don't believe in Bigfoot or UFOs.
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