Mavs fire Johnson after another first-round loss

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Midweek Blizzard
Published 4/30/2008 by Pacifist Viking at Pacifist Viking
... sports columnist in the Twin Cities. Dr. Z on the Vikings draft: "Are you counting DE Jared Allen, the big-league pass rusher who came from the Chiefs for draft choices? You are? Then I love their draft. But only if they help him beat the drinking problem. One DUI and it's a bad mistake. Two and it's a problem. QB John David Booty (fifth round) from USC is an interesting choice since the position is far from locked up." The T-Wolves should hire Avery Johnson or Mike D'Antoni: you think T-Wolves fans will be complaining about first ...

Avery Johnson: Fired By The Dallas Mavericks
Published 4/30/2008 by Jeanette at RightFielders Women in Sports
... in NBA history. This time around, they were sent packing in five games by the New Orleans Hornets. Johnson’s record with the Mavericks was 194-70 in the regular season and 23-24 in the playoffs. Avery Johnson, who is widely known for his playing days with the San Antonio Spurs, came on board with the Dallas Mavericks in 2004, when he became a part of the coaching staff under Don Nelson. Nelson left in March 2005 and Johnson took over . The Mavs went 16-2 for the rest of that season. The following year, they went to the NBA finals and Johnson was named Coach of the Year. They ...