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The Golden State Warriors have fired Mark Jackson, ending the franchise's most successful coaching tenure in the past two decades but also one filled with drama and distractions.
General manager Bob Myers thanked Jackson in a statement Tuesday for "his role in helping elevate this team into a better position than it was when he arrived nearly 36 months ago." Myers said it was a difficult decision but that the Warriors "simply feel it's best to move in a different direction at this time."
"Thanks to the Warriors organization for the opportunity you gave me," Jackson told ESPN. "Thanks to the great fans for all of your support!! Thank you to my players!! Who I love!! We accomplished a lot together!! I wish you all nothing but the best! God bless."
ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported Sunday that Steve Kerr and Stan Van Gundy would be at the top of Golden State's search list if Jackson were fired. The New York Daily News, citing a league source, reported the Warriors have already contacted Kerr. The Warriors are also expected to speak with former Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins, league sources told ESPN.
http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/10892128/mark-jackson-coach-golden-state-warriors
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)actually, they had to get out of the first round, even if it wasn't against the R*dsk*ns of the NBA, to save his job.
Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)OK, when you're doing something that works, common sense dictates to keep doing it. This means as long as your coach keeps producing wins, keep his ass on the team! How are you going to fire a guy who gave your team the most wins they've had in years? Even I know not to do that, and I'm not even a GM!
wilt the stilt
(4,528 posts)read his bio in Wikipedia. also he fired Don nelson. one of the best.