NBA players are not happy about the Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to fire head coach David Fizdale.
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade know Fizdale well from their time in Miami where he was an assistant coach alongside Erik Spoelstra, and were the first to voice their displeasure.
I need some answers. Feels like my man was a fall guy
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 27, 2017
I need answers!!! WTF https://t.co/z39oNRQok0
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) November 27, 2017
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith gave his two cents on the matter, agreeing with the two future Hall-of-Famers.
WTF……is right. I’m with @KingJames and @DwyaneWade on this one. What possible justification is there for Memphis firing Coach Fizdale?
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) November 27, 2017
More players chimed in after, including former Toronto Raptors great Vince Carter, who played under Fizdale for Memphis last season.
Wow smh just wow!!!
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) November 27, 2017
That’s a JOKE!!! Smh https://t.co/FtvxDw6234
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) November 27, 2017
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) November 27, 2017
This league Boi!!!! https://t.co/vueMV0diZe
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) November 27, 2017
David Fizdale earned himself a reputation as a player’s coach during his time in Miami, where he was a sounding board for Spoelstra while ensuring communication with players was managed as smoothly as possible. It’s no surprise, now, to see the players have his back.
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