New Jersey Nets head coach John Calipari fired
NJP99031501 - 15 MARCH 1999 - EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY, USA: New Jersey Nets head coach John Calipari was fired Monday, a day after his Nets dropped to 3-17 on the season with a 102 to 76 loss at the hands of the Miami Heat. Nets assistant Don Casey will be the interim head coach for the rest of the season. wy/ja/John Angelillo UPI
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