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It was a great strategy during the game to use Diaw in the post on Manu because he's a good passer, is stronger, and has a nice jump hook. However, when you're on your opponents' floor, you go to your bread and butter with your MVP and most athletic big man. Diaw's inexperience what the situation and that offensive set led to a costly turnover.
I think Mike felt a lack of support after the Suns bowed out 4-1 with a team that definitely could have beat the Spurs or at least forced 7 games. I mean, Game 1 could have been the best game in the Western Conference Playoffs last year and then they go out like wimps. The front office probably said that they'd like to see him develop backups more, rest Nash and Hill, and look to acquire/utilize defensive-minded role players. He's too stubborn and thin-skinned, so he bolted. Not unlike V-Span. You can't go 7-deep for an entire NBA season and playoffs and expect to win.
I just don't think the Suns' window is closed because so many talking heads say it is because Pierce, Allen, and KG were aging superstars who had the will and desire to obtain an NBA le. Sure, Bynum will be back and the talented youth in the West and a new-look Rockets will prove imposing, but you can't descredit quality role players and experienced veterans, which the Suns have. The Spurs have won with "aging" players and role players and the Celtics won with role players like Posey and Eddie House.
Your on crack if you think that roster was as good as the Mavs.....a young Yao and a Tmac playing his first year as a Houston Rocket vs. a stacked Mavs team. Please stop the bullcrap....who were heavy favorites (and for good reason) in that series. You are honestly going to call out my bball knowledge and then post crap like that. 
