Carlesimo is let go says billy king
— Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) May 5, 2013
Billy King said he informed PJ this morning that he won’t be back. #Nets
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) May 5, 2013
Nets fire interim head coach PJ Carlesimo. @wojyahoonba reports ex – NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy as candidate.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) May 5, 2013
King on Phil Jackson: “I’m sure I’ll call him.” #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) May 5, 2013
Early Reaction:
That’s stupid. He did a great job. RT @sportblognyc: PJ Carlesimo out as Nets coach according to GM Billy King.
— Isaiah Matteosian (@IsaiahNeverDies) May 5, 2013
BEST DAY OF MY LIFE. PJ CARLESIMO IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #KeithBogansNextPlease
— JR (@KeeganCarl) May 5, 2013
I think PJ Carlesimo did a fantastic job after taking over for Avery. Players responded to him and like playing for him. They shud keep him
— Michael Romano (@MikeeRomanoo) May 5, 2013
“Tom Thibodeau was playing chess and Carlesimo checkers.” @mikevacc rightly whacks PJ:nypost.com/p/sports/nets/…
— Steve Politi (@StevePoliti) May 5, 2013
will PJ Carlesimo explain why Marshon Brooks is rotting in the bench?
— ｃｕｒｖｅｓ ▾ ｒｅｂａｎｃｏｓ(@captkervin) May 5, 2013
That’s a first “@slamonline: Deron Williams Wants PJ Carlesimo to Remain Nets Coach bit.ly/117PVoK #SLAMnewswire”
— Ike Obi (@Champion_Obi) May 5, 2013
Honestly now I’m happy they lost yesterday, PJ being fired is better news than getting swept by Heat in 2nd round lol #nets
— Henry Sanchez (@HenrySanchez) May 5, 2013
Carlesimo fired? Why does the organization always blame it on the coach? The teams lack of fire and heart is what made them lose SMH #NETS
— .Cashmere Black. (@MsRighteousX) May 5, 2013
Wow the #Nets fire Coach PJ. It’s not his fault that the players’ have hearts made of paper-mache
— Roger Williams (@RogerWilliamsNY) May 5, 2013
My heart wanted Brooklyn to retain P.J., because I love the guy. My head understands the move to fire him. #Nets #ThanksPJ
— Daniel O’Brien (@DanielO_BR) May 5, 2013
PJ Carlesimo out as #Nets coach. Not behind this at all, 100% lack of player’s passion the reason they’re out, PJ deserves better
— SportsWalt (@SportsWalt) May 5, 2013
Strong start for #Nets: In only 1 season in new city of Brooklyn, 2 coaches have already been fired
— Scott Shapiro (@ESPNtheGnome) May 5, 2013
So we’re not giving PJ a contract but we extend Billy King?! Idiots. Get rid of King! #nets
— Samantha Oleniak (@samanthaannx) May 5, 2013
@newsdaysports Wow..35-19 with a playoff spot..and you get canned?Some teams just can’t get over the hump. #Pacers & #Nets #NBA
— ★WestCoastAllstars★ (@blkandgold4life) May 5, 2013
Dear #nets, firing your coach will not stop your star player from being an entitled asshat. Sincerely, Everyone.
— Halo Repaints (@HaloRepaints) May 5, 2013
P.J. Carlesimo takes .500 #Nets team & finishes season 49-33; gets fired after Game 7 playoff loss to Bulls. es.pn/18nMN8r
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) May 5, 2013
Wow the #Nets fired their coach? Stupid idea he got them to playoffs and brought it to game 7 down 3-1, disappointed in that decision
— Michael Barragan (@zG_ASTRO) May 5, 2013
PJ Carlesimo deserved shot to stay on as coach of @brooklynnets.He was 35-19 b4 1st rd loss. Don’t see Phil Jackson walking in door. #nets
— Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) May 5, 2013
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