28. The Atlanta Hawks’ chaotic coaching search in 2000: Tom Izzo says “No”, Lon Kruger says “Yes” + Coach killers
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On the Atlanta Hawks fumbling their way through replacing Lenny Wilkens as their head coach in the year 2000. JR Rider! Tom Izzo! Lon Kruger! This episode has it all. Plus: one lucky team earns the title of “Coach Killer.” --- An NBA history podcast about bad teams, bad luck, and bad decisions. Hosted by Lew @L0GICMASTER https://twitter.com/L0GICMASTER GREATEST GAMES NEVER PLAYED EPISODE 101: Grizzlies Migration: Vancouver to Memphis - https://www.ggnppodcast.com/episode/ep-101-grizzlies-migration-vancouver-to-memphis Please follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/backfiredNBApod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backfirednbapod and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backfirednbapod Stats from Basketball Reference and NBA.com. Transaction info from prosportstransactions.com and Basketball Reference. Intro music: “How To Save A Life” by The Fray performed by Pau Gasol. Outro music: “Wonderwall” by Oasis performed by The Mike Flowers Pops. Sources: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, ESPN, The Kitsap Sun, Lansing State Journal, Las Vegas Sun, The Oklahoman
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