but to say that Kerr has no demonstrated B-ball IQ
is hardly fair. He has experience in the front office
(Pres. of Basketball Operations for Phoenix) - and several
years experience as an analyst w/ TNT. I was never particularly
fond of his commentary, but he is definitely sound from a b-ball
IQ standpoint.

So while get the point about the disparity of fairness/perception
attributed to black coaches versus some white coaches who get are
afforded presumptive legitimacy - in this instance - it seems that
Kerr really did have the requisite credentials and experience to
get a head-coach slot. I just think the abrupt and controversial
manner in which Jackson was ousted made Kerr's hire seem bitter.