Larry Brown

:See also Larry Brown (author); Super Bowl MVP Larry Brown (cornerback); 1970s NFL player Larry Brown (running back).

Recent developments

In May 2005, rumors surfaced that Brown would become the Cleveland Cavaliers' team president as soon as the Detroit Pistons finished their postseason. The Pistons lost to the San Antonio Spurs in seven games during the 2005 NBA Finals. The rumors of Larry Brown's potential career in Cleveland were dispelled when the Cavaliers publicly announced former NBA player Danny Ferry as their new top executive.http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2072213

Related Topics:
May - 2005 - Cleveland Cavaliers - Detroit Pistons - Postseason - San Antonio Spurs - 2005 NBA Finals - Cleveland - Danny Ferry

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

On July 19, 2005, the Pistons, displeased with Brown's public flirtations with other teams, bought out the remaining years of Brown's contract, allowing him to sign with another team. http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/brown_relieved_050719.html http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2110640 A week later, on July 28, Brown became the head coach of the New York Knicks http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/brown_050728.html, with a 5-year contract reportedly worth between $50 million and $60 million, making him the highest-paid coach in NBA history.

Related Topics:
July 19 - 2005 - July 28 - New York Knicks - $

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~