It was a disappointing second half of the season which saw the Sixers close out on a seven game losing streak and not really looking like doing much damage in any of these games. Sure some were close and even the last game of the season went into overtime, but the lack of composure and smart ball was terrible in the close situations.
The Season was full of promise with new owners coming in to Save Our Sixers (SOS) as they were on the brink of extinction. Plenty of changes took place both on and off the court in a bid to return the club back to it's former powerhouse glory, a return to the red home strip, the push to sign plenty of local talent and of course the re-signing of Sixers club legend Scott Ninnis as head coach.
Unfortunately due to the poor on court performances heads must roll, changes must be made and whilst many players have been marked and rightly so, ultimately the biggest and most public chop has been with the sacking of Ninnis.
Ninnis played ten great season's with the Sixers and will always be remembered for his flat top hair of the 80's & 90's and his lightning quick pace in the open court.
Of course he will also be remembered for his couple of season's as head coach that didn't work out, but hopefully that takes nothing away from his playing memories.
A few links on Ninnis' sacking.
Adelaide Advertiser - Scott Ninnis sacked by the Adelaide 36ers
Adelaide Advertiser - Boti Nagy on why Scott Ninnis was sacked by the Adelaide 36ers
NBL Official Site - Sixers look for new coach
So now awaits an interesting off-season with plenty of player movements and the big question of who will be signed as the new head coach of a club that demands success, some big shoes to be filled!
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