blog.cleveland.com - 12/17/2008
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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 —
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