Source：http://ppt.cc/HaMW
MEMPHIS, June 10, 2013–
The Memphis Grizzlies announced that the team will not offer Head Coach
Lionel Hollins a new contract when it expires on Sunday,
June 30 and effectively immediately, he is no longer with the organization.
灰熊高層宣布今夏不會續約他們的主教練Hollins
“After a thorough internal process, which included conversations with Lionel
and his representatives, we decided as an organization to move in a
different direction,” said Jason Levien, CEO & Managing Partner
of the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum.
“On behalf of the Grizzlies organization I would like to thank Lionel for
his service and hard work in helping this organization throughout his years
in Vancouver and Memphis,” Levien continued.
“Lionel, the coaching staff, the players and the organization achieved new
heights this season with our run to the Western Conference Finals and for that,
we are grateful. The entire Grizzlies family wishes Lionel all the best
and great success as he moves forward in his career.”
灰熊總管Jason Levien：
我們和Lionel跟他的代表討論過了，我們希望球隊之後能有個不同的方向，
謝謝他這些年在溫哥華和曼菲斯對球隊的付出。
尤其是今年，他帶領球隊達到新的境界(打進西區冠軍賽)，
我們真的很感激他，全部的灰熊人都會希望未來他可以繼續成功。
The 22-year NBA coaching veteran was an original member of the Vancouver
franchise and was a staple on the coaching sidelines for 10 of its first 12 seasons
(1995-00, 2002-07). Hollins also served as the club’s interim head coach on
two separate occasions. Hollins guided Vancouver to an 18-42 finish (.300)in 1999-00,
replacing Brian Hill after the team started the season 4-18 (.182),
and again took over for four games in 2004-05 following the resignation of
Hall of Famer Hubie Brown. Hollins owns an overall career head coaching
record of 214-201 (.516), including two stints as Grizzlies interim head coach.
In 35 career playoff games, he holds an overall record of 18-17 (.514).
Hollins在1999~00球季初接替Brain Hill的教練棒子，那年灰熊隊18勝42負(縮水球季)。
04~05賽季在Hubie Brown辭職後又接替教練一職，05年到現在
共留下了214勝201負的戰績，季後賽則是18勝17負。
“We have begun to identify our next head coach,
who we feel can best move us forward,” Levien further said.
Levien：現在我們得找個符合我們期待的教練。