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Del Negro admits facing huge challenge; stresses 'D'
Del Negro admits facing huge challenge; stresses 'D'
The Bulls introduced Vinny Del Negro as their head coach today, and Del Negro said it will take time to win the players' confidence and turn around an organization that struggled badly last season. Del Negro admitted his lack of coaching experience will be a challenge.
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Vinny Del Negro is not a magician
The Postmen // A Sports Blog // Chicago, IL. — ... The Bulls unveiled their new never-coached-before head coach, Vinny Del Negro, with an introductory presser this afternoon. And he had this to say about his inexperience: ...

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