Basketball and News:Nets Fire Larry Frank
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After an abysmal 0-17 start, head coach Larry Frank was fired from the New Jersey Nets.
According to ESPN.com, assistant coach Tom Barrise took over the team last night against the Los Angeles Lakers, while general manager Kiki Vandeweghe said team officials would meet after the squad returns to New Jersey and discuss who will coach for the rest of the season.
Larry Frank, head coach of the New Jersey Nets, has been “relieved” of his coaching duties.
What coach could possibly want the job? They would be inheriting one of the worst teams in NBA history. On the other hand, winning a game here or there would be seen as a serious improvement. You can’t do much worse, except maybe 0-18.
But even the “Zen Master” himself, Phil Jackson would have a hard time remaining calm with this team. There’s no structure, and nothing to build on at the moment. They don’t seem to have a reliable fan base, or a standout player who can give the team some visibility and elevate them to another level.
Perhaps LeBron James can help?
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