That’s right. This morning it was announced that the Brooklyn Nets have fired head coach Lionel Hollins. Nets’ GM Billy King was also demoted, leaving the door open for CEO Brett Yormark to control the next hire. In case you missed it, Yormark recently made public who he wants to coach his Nets. Yep, you guessed it. John Calipari.
It’s no secret that Coach Calipari and Brett Yormark are close friends. Just last month, this article on ESPN.com told the story of their friendship throughout both of their careers. It does make you stop and wonder, ‘is this really possible?