With the coaching speculation still continuing, the Lakers have added University of North Carolina’s Roy Williams to their list of head coaches to replace Mike D’Antoni. A couple of days later, Williams would make a statement that in order to leave his job, the offer has to be better than his current position with the Tar Heels.
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Being very vocal these past few days, soon-to-be free agent Pau Gasol mentioned D’Antoni’s resignation as “another factor” in free agency. Gasol also spoke about his interest in some teams as potential landing spots.
Finally, Kobe Bryant made an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and discussed various topics about the Lakers. He briefly spoke about Mike D’Antoni’s decision to leave the franchise and said that he didn’t care about his resignation. Bryant also spoke about hoping to have input on the next head coach management hires.
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Pau Gasol Talks About Free Agency, Potential Teams
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Kobe Bryant Tells Pau Gasol He Wants Him Back Next Season
Kobe Bryant, Byron Scott In Contact Over Past Few Weeks
Grizzlies’ Marc Gasol Says Pau ‘Wants To Be Recruited’ In Free Agency
Team Interested In North Carolina’s Roy Williams
Pau Gasol Says D’Antoni Leaving ‘Another Factor’ In Free Agency
D’Antoni Knew Kobe, Pau Didn’t Want To Play For Him
Tom Thibodeau, Carmelo Anthony Both Headed To Los Angeles?
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Kobe Bryant On Jimmy Kimmel – Talks Coaching Search, Mike D’Antoni’s Resignation