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... s soon as the lockout-shortened 1999 season ended; rookie coach Kurt Rambis immediately lost his job.
Because after being swept, Shaquille O’Neal told the media, "We need a coach who has respect and championship experience."
This statement received support from most Los Angeles media and fans.
After Pat Riley, the Lakers had recruited Mike Dunleavy and Silver Fox Harris, but neither was capable of commanding the whole situation.
Then, a name emerged in the media — ...
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