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The Six Who Were Let Go, Plus Doc
The Six Who Were Let Go, Plus Doc
Thanks to davemanddd for pointing out that all 6 fired NBA coaches are represented by the same agent. Lenny "Lucky" Cooper. OK, I made up the lucky part.
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Reading is Great! Today’s NBA News, Rumors, and Startling Developments
Empty the Bench — - Busted Coverage - Vote for your friends at ETB no later than Friday at 11pm EST. - And One - NBA head coaches should probably avoid Lonnie Cooper like the plague. - The Hoop Doctors - Mike D’Antoni, master of the gang signs. - Basketball.org - Gotta love having a big basketball fan as president. - A Stern Warning - First-round pick Nathan Jawai is set to join the Raptors. - Raptors ...

While We’re Waiting…
WaitingForNextYear — ... ] Note to self.  If ever an NBA head coach, do not hire Lenny Cooper for representation. [ And One ] Hey, look!  Carlos Boozer actually told his team the truth this time!  Man, how he’s grown up. [ ...

Why Kevin McHale Is A Bad GM
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... By the way:  What do all 6 fired head coaches have in common with Doc Rivers?  They all have the same agent… and Doc is the only head coaching client that agent has left that still has a team. ...

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