Hubie Brown Retires

[Opperman]

Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown retired tonight, effective immediately, citing health reasons that have come up this season.

 

The reigning NBA coach of the year retires with an 83-85 record in Memphis.

 

Top assistant Lionel Hollins takes over as the interim head coach.

[VolunteerGeneral]

I just heard about it. Ya scooped me Opperman.

 

Here`s a link..

 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/bask...r.ap/index.html

[hs sports fan]

Mike Fratello is said to be the front runner for the job. Assistant Coach Lionel Hollins was named interim coach. But rumor has it that West doesnt like him alot and is looking for a man to fill the vacancy soon. I havent even heard his name metioned yet, i thought of it on my own, but someone needs to be contacting Phil Jackson. I know West originally hired Jackson in LA and Dr. Phil is just the man that could put Memphis on the map. How great would it be for Phil to win his 10th ring with Grizz Kids. LETS GET PHIL JACKSON!!!! Someone needs to email the Grizz and West and tell him to start callin Phil now.

[Opperman]

Mike Fratello is said to be the front runner for the job. Assistant Coach Lionel Hollins was named interim coach. But rumor has it that West doesnt like him alot and is looking for a man to fill the vacancy soon. I havent even heard his name metioned yet, i thought of it on my own, but someone needs to be contacting Phil Jackson. I know West originally hired Jackson in LA and Dr. Phil is just the man that could put Memphis on the map. How great would it be for Phil to win his 10th ring with Grizz Kids. LETS GET PHIL JACKSON!!!! Someone needs to email the Grizz and West and tell him to start callin Phil now.

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Reportedly, West and Jackson get along about as well as Kobe and Shaq. That's one reason West retired from LA...he said me or Jackson, and the Lakers kept Jackson.

[VolunteerGeneral]

Opperman...Did you ever hear anything on why Hubie quit?

[Opperman]

Opperman...Did you ever hear anything on why Hubie quit?

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They aren't saying specifics, but IMO he was just worn out and his body couldn't keep up anymore. He mentioned that he just didn't have the spirit he needed.

[VolunteerGeneral]

They aren't saying specifics, but IMO he was just worn out and his body couldn't keep up anymore.  He mentioned that he just didn't have the spirit he needed.

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I wonder if they had started out 10-0 if Hubie would have been feeling better.

[Opperman]

http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/grizzl...3359586,00.html

 

The CA's beat writer delved into it.

 

Chest pains, player insubordination, not being on the same page with Jerry West, barely slept, etc.

 

Can't say I'm shocked.

 

http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/sports...3359584,00.html

 

Pretty big story for Calkins to go with this as his column rather than using the Tigers' second straight bowl berth, for the first time ever.

Edited November 30, 2004 by Opperman

[Pantherbert]

http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/grizzl...3359586,00.html

 

The CA's beat writer delved into it.

 

Chest pains, player insubordination, not being on the same page with Jerry West, barely slept, etc.

 

Can't say I'm shocked.

 

http://www.commercialappeal.com/mca/sports...3359584,00.html

 

Pretty big story for Calkins to go with this as his column rather than using the Tigers' second straight bowl berth, for the first time ever.

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Mike Fratello is now officially the new head coach of the Grizzlies and Eric Musselman will be his top assistant as reported by Sportline.com