Playoffs Packed with Coaching Curiosities

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Fencer04 Fencer04 posted 5/1/2008 from www.firedupsports.com [flag]
The NBA coaching carousel has certainly begun to spin. In New York, fans who chanted "Fire Isaiah" all season got their wish. Well, partly. [link]
Playoffs Packed with Coaching Curiosities

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The answer is yes…..check that…..HELL YEAH!! So what if Cuban gave up on him after two 1st round exits in two years.
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Clo posted 5/1/2008 from www.bizofbasketball.com

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