Scott takes fall for lousy NBA team Nov 13, 2009
Okafor wound up driving Larry Brown to distraction. And have you seen Peja Stojakovic on the move lately. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lakers burn Suns Nov 13, 2009
Notes: Lakers coach Phil Jackson earned his 1,048th victory, tying Charlottes Larry Brown for fifth-most in NBA history. Gentry and Jackson both expressed surprise at New Orleans coach Byron Scotts firing earlier in the day. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wednesday's UNC Links Nov 12, 2009
John Kuester was an assistant for Larry Brown seven seasons, on staffs in Detroit and Philadelphia. For a basketball lifer like Kuester, getting an opportunity to work withBrown was an unforgettable experience. (InsideCarolina.com)
Sure, Bobcats are bad, but it's hard to tell just how bad Nov 11, 2009
I ask Larry Brown if all the fouls are legitimate. "Come on, man," he says. (News & Observer -- Sports)
SI ROUNDTABLE: Debating AI, the Cavs' start and more Nov 11, 2009
The coolest scenario would be for him to join Larry Brown in Charlotte, but I don't think that's going to happen. I do believe that Iverson and the Grizzlies will part ways, but the man does not really want to retire and will not do so until every option is explored. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Observations: Bobcats-Bulls Nov 8, 2009
Coach Larry Brown used to joke last season that then-rookie Alexis Ajinca had the capacity to foul out in warm-ups. Ajinca played in the first half Saturday, and made Brown's point by committing a foul in his first 16 seconds. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hawks falls to Charlotte Nov 7, 2009
Bobcats coach Larry Brown called the Hawks "probably the most athletic team in the league" before the game, but fatigue seemed to set in. SUNS 110, CELTICS 103. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wallace, Bobcats make late rally past struggling Nets Nov 3, 2009
"Larry Brown, he says I should get every rebound that comes off the rim," Wallace said. There were plenty of them in this one. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wallaces 24 points, 20 rebounds carry Bobcats Nov 3, 2009
"One time I looked up and we were 6 for 38 (from the field) and we were down 11," Bobcats coach Larry Brown said ... "Larry Brown, he says I should get every rebound that comes off the rim," Wallace said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Full-strength Cavaliers beat Bobcats easily Nov 1, 2009
LeBron got 14, but he could have had 50, the way he played, Bobcats coach Larry Brown said. Hes so unselfish. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Knicks fall in OT, bounce Marbury from seat Nov 1, 2009
New York scored 41 points in the fourth and 71 in the second half but dropped to 0-3, its worst start since losing its first five under Larry Brown in 2005-06. Last year we would struggle away through third quarter but this year we struggle with our first quarter, Harrington said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cats edge Knicks Nov 1, 2009
Charlotte c 00003ED7 oach Larry Brown noted that at 3 hours, 1 minute, it "was about as long as a baseball game." ... Charlotte coach Larry Brown noted that at 3 hours, 1 minute, it "was about as long as a baseball game.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats beatKnicks in 2OT Oct 31, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Charlotte coach Larry Brown noted that at 3 hours, 1 minute, it was about as long as a baseball game. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
ChrisMannixInside The NBA Playing point guard for Larry Brown is not a job for the timid. Oct 31, 2009
D.J. Augustin is only the latest in a long line of point guards to learn the finer points of the position from Larry Brown ... It seems every stop Larry Brown has made during his 25-year NBA coaching career he has been given a pretty good point guard. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bobcats to pick up third-year option for C Ajinca Oct 30, 2009
Bobcats coach Larry Brown then criticized his play and effort when he watched him try out for the French national team last summer. Ajinca had four points in 10 minutes of Charlotte's 92-59 season-opening loss to Boston on Wednesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bobcats Gameday Oct 30, 2009
Larry Brown will always value a player who plays defense and is a willing passer. But Stephen Graham struggled in Boston (2-of-11), while rookie Gerald Henderson was more efficient. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Celtics roll over Bobcats in home opener Oct 29, 2009
Asked if he'd ever coached a team that scored in the 50s, Hall of Famer Larry Brown said, "I don't know if they call that coaching.". "Our team wasn't prepared. Weren't ready to play," he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Davis not around for Celtics, but not left out either Oct 29, 2009
Ringing endorsement When he was trying to lure Rasheed Wallace to Boston, Rivers sought the opinion of Bobcats coach and Hall of Famer Larry Brown, who told Rivers, If Kevin goes down like he did last year, and you have Rasheed Wallace, that s a pretty good alternative. Brown and Wallace were together in Detroit for two years, and in that time the Pistons won 108 games and an NBA title. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Guests didn’t show up Oct 29, 2009
I did a hell of a coaching job; that s my first thought, deadpanned Bobcats coach Larry Brown ... When you ve coached at this level as long as Larry Brown has, you ve pretty much seen everything, good and bad ... Would Larry Brown ask Michael Jordan to trade the entire team. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Forsberg: C's ratchet up D » Oct 29, 2009
Bobcats coach Larry Brown lauded the Celtics and criticized himself for not having his team ready to play. Charlotte players swear they're better than they showed Wednesday night. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Don't Be Like Mike Michael LeBrecht II/SICentral Florida freshman Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, refused to wear school-issued adidas sneakers.Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, refuses to wear anything but Nike. His college, UCF, is under an adidas contract. Ann Killion begs, please Marcus, don't be like Mike. Oct 28, 2009
Smith's mantra -- which he wrote about in The Carolina Way -- was "putting team ahead of self, first and foremost." Larry Brown summarized it as getting "guys to play selflessly.". When Jordan was a freshman in college, he wasn't allowed to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated because Smith said he hadn't earned it yet. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Series starters have ties to Willis Oct 28, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 28, 2009 02:00 AMModified Wed, Oct 28, 2009 12:03 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats guard Bell to put off wrist surgery Oct 28, 2009
Coach Larry Brown said Stephen Graham will start against the Celtics ahead of rookie Gerald Henderson. I'm not afraid to play Gerald Henderson, but I don't want his first NBA game chasing Paul Pierce and Ray Allen around right off the bat, Brown said. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Gained respect Oct 25, 2009
Gentry visited Thompson's Denver Nuggets and got a tryout there with Thompson's help, allowing then-Nuggets coach Larry Brown to take to him. It helped Gentry get started in coaching at Colorado and later work on Brown's Kansas staff that won the 1988 NCAA championship. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Brown, Bobcats eye playoffs Oct 25, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- Larry Brown hasn't had much fun this preseason. Injuries have robbed the Charlotte Bobcats coach from getting a good look at his new front line. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Bell's a gamer who has a hard choice ahead Oct 25, 2009
Charlotte Bobcats guard Raja Bell, 33, shown talking with head coach Larry Brown during a recent practice, must decide whether to have surgery on his left wrist. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Center's level of conditioning may hobble team upon return Oct 24, 2009
That doesn't yet mean he fits into the box in which Bobcats Coach Larry Brown wanted to place him. It doesn't mean Okafor lacks passion for the game, as Brown intimated, or that the player earns higher marks for his yoga and Pilates than for his basketball. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Q&A: Bzdelik at Big 12 Media Day Oct 23, 2009
He's watching, observing, you know, just hanging around people like Larry Brown and Michael Jordan. Those kinds of players. (Colorado Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bobcats lineup still up in air Oct 22, 2009
Larry Brown is still trying to figure out not just what he has as the Charlotte Bobcats approach the start of the regular season next Wednesday but who he has. Brown and the Bobcats are still waiting to find out whether shooting guard Raja Bell will require surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist suffered Sunday in a loss to the Utah Jazz. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2009-10 Charlotte Bobcats Preview Oct 22, 2009
A great coach in Larry Brown and a few minor tweaks in the offseason have the Bobcats thinking playoffs despite playing in a Southeast Division that looks significantly improved this season. Charlotte was on the verge of a playoff berth last year and the team won a franchise best 35 games but dropped seven of the last eight, finishing four games behind the eighth-seeded Detroit Pistons. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Augustin, Henderson lead Bobcats past Bucks Oct 22, 2009
Bobcats coach Larry Brown, fined $60,000 last week after getting ejected from a game, remained quiet most of the game ... Larry Brown is still trying to figure out not just what he has as the Charlotte Bobcats approach the start of the regular season next Wednesday but who he has. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ChrisBallardInside The NBA How an ex-lawyer has become the hottest trainer in the NBA. Oct 22, 2009
(Ravin says the Bobcats' Larry Brown in particular challenged him about his credentials. True, Ravin has not played for or apprenticed under a legendary coach or paid his dues as an assistant. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
NBA ROUNDUP League, union turn corner in negotiations Oct 21, 2009
Charlotte's Larry Brown, Orlando's Stan Van Gundy and Memphis coach Lionel Hollins all have been fined for publicly criticizing the performance of the replacement officials. News, game notes: Brown had sobering news for the Bobcats following Charlotte's 94-87 exhibition win over the Bucks: Starting shooting guard Raja Bell has a partially torn ligament in his left wrist and may undergo surgery. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Locked-out refs may be back by regular season Oct 21, 2009
Charlotte's Larry Brown, Orlando's Stan Van Gundy and Memphis coach Lionel Hollins all have been fined for publicly criticizing the performance of the replacement officials, who were mostly called up from the NBA Development League or WNBA.. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bobcats' Bell may need season-ending surgery Oct 21, 2009
"I think we're not as discouraged as this thing might sound," coach Larry Brown said. "We'll see what happens in the next few days and then we'll be able to make a better decision on what the prognosis is and what the treatment will be.". (ESPN -- Basketball)
Sources: NBA, refs getting closer to agreement Oct 21, 2009
Charlotte's Larry Brown, Memphis' Lionel Hollins and Orlando's Stan Van Gundy were fined this month for speaking out about the replacement refs, and tensions only figured to rise once games actually started counting. Yet it appears that the fact that the sides had seemingly been close in negotiations at various points over the past several weeks enabled the NBA to avoid a repeat of the 1995-96 season, when replacement referees were forced to work into December until a new labor contract could be... (ESPN -- Basketball)
Deep thoughts, cheap shots and bon mots ... Oct 19, 2009
With all the money the NBA is collecting by fining coaches for whining about the replacement refs (Larry Brown: $60,000), the league can afford to bring back the real refs. You say Dr Bly didn't need to apologize for the hot-dogging that cost the 49ers possession of the ball last Sunday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bobcats itching for Chandler after another bruising loss Oct 19, 2009
Coach Larry Brown sounded appalled, reading from the box score that the Jazz had as many offensive rebounds (17) as the Bobcats had defensive boards. Those extra chances, combined with all the layups Charlotte allowed, helped the Jazz shoot 52 percent from the field. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats waiting for Bell to break out of it Oct 18, 2009
Coach Larry Brown says he's not concerned. "He got good shots,'' Brown said of Bell, a 3-point shooter and defensive stopper. "If he was taking bad shots then maybe I'd be concerned. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Can Toronto keep Bosh enraptured? Oct 18, 2009
Larry Brown was fined $60,000 for his criticism of replacement officials, but don t think they aren t being scrutinized. NBA director of officials Ronnie Nunn attended last Wednesday s Raptors-Celtics preseason game and was grading each official. (Boston Globe)
Love breaks hand Oct 17, 2009
NOTES: The NBA has made a big statement by slapping coaches Stan Van Gundy, Larry Brown and Lionel Hollins with big fines for criticizing the replacement officials, and Del Negro is taking note. "Yeah, you just ... yeah," he said, his voice trailing off when he was asked if he's paying attention. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NBA fines another coach for criticizing officials Oct 17, 2009
The league penalized Bobcats head coach Larry Brown and Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins for their comments regarding preseason officials earlier this week. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Magic's Van Gundy fined $35K for criticizing refs Oct 17, 2009
The and coach Larry Brown were each fined $60,000 on Wednesday for Brown's verbal abuse of officials and refusal to leave the court in timely manner after he was ejected during a preseason game, and his subsequent postgame criticism. coach Lionel Hollins was also penalized $25,000 on Wednesday for his critical comments. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Bobcats must stop penetration Oct 16, 2009
When Bobcats coach Larry Brown said he didn't like his team's energy in a 17-point loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, that's some of what he meant. Hawks forward Josh Smith and rookie point guard Jeff Teague each made 10 trips to the foul line. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Blazers go retro but lose 110-104 to Suns Oct 15, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Thu, Oct 15, 2009 12:30 AMModified Thu, Oct 15, 2009 12:45 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bobcats' Brown fined $60,000 following ejection Oct 15, 2009
Bobcats coach Larry Brown fined $60,000 following Monday ejection ... Larry Brown glares at an official after being ejected in Monday's exhibition game ... CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) -- Coach Larry Brown and the were each fined $60,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for his actions surrounding his ejection from an exhibition game on Monday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
League cracks down on ref criticism Oct 15, 2009
NBA The NBA fined two coaches yesterday - the Bobcats Larry Brown and the Grizzlies Lionel Hollins - for arguing with and criticizing the league s replacement referees. Brown was fined $60,000 for his actions surrounding his ejection from an exhibition game Monday. (Boston Globe)
Brown, Hollins fined for criticizing officials Oct 15, 2009
(Sports Network) - The NBA fined Charlotte Bobcats head coach Larry Brown $60,000 and Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins $25,000 on Wednesday for improper conduct towards game officials. The Bobcats were also fined an additional $60,000 for Brown's actions, which took place during and after Monday's preseason game against Atlanta. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Brown fined for ref tiff Oct 15, 2009
Gregory Smith / APBobcats coach Larry Brown looks away from the court as he is ejected during an NBA preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Larry Brown became the first major target in the NBAs zero-tolerance policy toward criticizing its replacement referees. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Grizzlies' Hollins fined $25,000 for criticizing refs Oct 15, 2009
Charlotte coach Larry Brown was also fined on Wednesday by the league. He was hit for $60,000 and the Bobcats organization another $60,000 after Brown was ejected from an exhibition game. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Bobcats' Brown fined $60,000 for ref incident Oct 15, 2009
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown fined $60,000 for ref incident - ESPN ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The NBA has fined coach Larry Brown $60,000 for his actions surrounding his ejection from an exhibition game on Monday. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Wednesday's Sports In Brief Oct 15, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Larry Brown became the first major target in the NBA's zero-tolerance policy toward criticizing its replacement referees. The Bobcats coach was hit with $60,000 in fines and the Charlotte organization was fined another $60,000 after Brown's ejection from an exhibition game. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Bobcats' Brown struggling with replacement refs Oct 14, 2009
Charlotte Bobcats' Larry Brown struggling with replacement refs - ESPN ... Ric Bucher on Larry Brown's ejection and Shaq's preseason hustleTags ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Larry Brown preaches to any and everyone to play the game the right way. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Fouls, tensions rise with replacement referees Oct 14, 2009
Gregory Smith / APCharlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown looks away from the court as he is ejected during an NBA preseason basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter, as Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace, rear, looks on, at Philips Arena, Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in Atlanta ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Larry Brown preaches to any and everyone to play the game the right way. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Teague leads Hawks over Bobcats Oct 13, 2009
There were 61 fouls called by the replacement officiating crew, and Bobcats coach Larry Brown was ejected. Official Kevin Scott asked for security to escort Brown from the court at 3:23 in the third quarter but he left on his own accord. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hawks dominate Bobcats for preseason win Oct 13, 2009
10:10 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2009. Horford to become more of a focus for Hawks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Replacement officials make it hard to ignore them Oct 13, 2009
Bobcats coach Larry Brown wasn t nearly as diplomatic as Woodson. He was ejected with 3:23 to play in the third and lead official Kevin Scott asked for a security guard to escort Brown off the floor, to the stunned amazement of everyone at courtside. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Shaq, LeBron take show on the road in Cavs win Oct 11, 2009
"We've got to get Tyson Chandler and Boris Diaw on the court, then things will get better," Charlotte coach Larry Brown said. "We have to get one of our big guys to step up and give us honest minutes.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Financial Stress Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesAfter coming within four games of the playoffs last season, Larry Brown's Bobcats look to finish the job this year.In five years of existence, the Bobcats have lost games and money at a dizzying pace. Can they stop the madness this season? They had better, writes SI.com's Brian Hendrickson. Oct 10, 2009
Larry Brown's ability to craft Tyson Chandler, Gerald Wallace and the Bobcats into a playoff team may secure a future in Charlotte that is growing more precarious each year ... Coach Larry Brown returns, bringing instant credibility to a team that is low on star power but is filled with veterans who have played key roles on successful teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Augustin powers Bobcats past Hornets Oct 9, 2009
As coach Larry Brown joked, "the game only took four hours.'' That was an exaggeration, but it did seem to drag on forever. "We were in the bonus a lot and coach said, 'Don't settle for jump shots ... "Just get me some football pads and I'll be ready tomorrow'' for practice, said Felton, who played just two minutes in the second half. Augustin's biggest play was actually a pass; he found forward Stephen Graham wide open for a 3-pointer with two minutes left to open a six-point lead. Previous to... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Okafor: I didn't expect to be traded Oct 9, 2009
But he wishes he'd had more time playing for Bobcats coach Larry Brown ... D.J. Augustin spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming and helped the Larry Brown-led Charlotte Bobcats finally win a game that doesn't matter. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Augustin leads way for Bobcats Oct 9, 2009
The Hornets blew a 21-point lead in the second half, but used a late 10-3 run to win an exhibition game for the first time under coach Larry Brown. They entered 0-9 in preseason games under the second-year coach. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Art Miami 2009 Nets Fisher Island Sponsorship Oct 8, 2009
Fisher Island Hotel t is pleased to partner with Art Miami and introduce its unique luxury island experience to Art Miamis international exhibitors and patrons, said Larry Brown, CEO Fisher Island Club. We look forward to showcasing our award-winning hospitality and friendly staff to ensure they have a wonderful stay before, during and after the Fair. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
LeBron, Shaq make preseason debut Oct 7, 2009
Bobcats coach Larry Brown was called for a technical foul by official Ben Taylor, one of three replacement referees being used while the regular refs are locked out. Brown spent most of the night chirping at the refs. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Shaq, LeBron start run as Cavs teammates Oct 7, 2009
Theyre going to be great, Bobcats coach Larry Brown said. Theyre really well coached. (MSNBC -- Sports)
