I dont think they're squandering Jok at all. The man will do what hes being paid to do. Though Im sure the front office defintiely felt him out before the firings. I imagine there are multiple people in the league looking to be the next guy to coach Jok.
The discussion about team building got me thinking about player value. I recently tried sports card breaks and it was a fun way to engage with the NBA in a new format, especially during the offseason. You buy a spot, watch the packs get ripped live, and see if your team hits. It adds a layer of strategy to collecting.