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By: Aquib Nawab
NBA
Magic Johnson, a legendary player, had a short-lived coaching career with the Los Angeles Lakers. In just 16 games, he managed only five wins, revealing that great players don't always make great coaches.
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Derek Fisher's coaching career with the New York Knicks was marked by underperformance. Hired in 2014, his record was a disappointing 40-96, reflecting his lack of readiness for the coaching role.
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Isiah Thomas, once a star with the Detroit Pistons, struggled as a coach for the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. His coaching tenure was marred by a lack of seriousness and an overreliance on his reputation, culminating in a mere .341% win record.
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Brian Winters faced tough challenges coaching the expansion Vancouver Grizzlies in 1995. His record was a dismal 23-102 over two seasons, and his subsequent season with Golden State didn't fare much better.
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Kurt Rambis's coaching career is a tale of nepotism and unfulfilled potential. Despite his connections with the Buss family and Phil Jackson, his coaching record was a lackluster 56-145 with the Lakers and Knicks.
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John Beilein's story is a cautionary tale about the transition from college to the NBA. His successful tenure with the Michigan Wolverines didn't translate to the NBA, leading to a 14-40 record with the Cleveland Cavaliers and an abrupt resignation.
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Stephen Silas's time in Houston was supposed to be about developing young talent, but it ended with a 59-177 record over three seasons. His replacement, Ime Udoka, quickly turned the team around, highlighting Silas's shortcomings.
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Luke Walton's temporary success as a stand-in coach for Steve Kerr at Golden State created unrealistic expectations. His subsequent failures with the Kings and Lakers led him back to an assistant coach role with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Jason Kidd's coaching career has been a mix of unconventional methods and fleeting successes. His time with the Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks showed flashes of brilliance but also stagnation, especially with the Mavericks in recent seasons.
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Tim Floyd's coaching tenure with the Chicago Bulls in the post-Jordan era was a tough assignment. His record of 49-190 over three seasons, followed by a mediocre year with the New Orleans Hornets, underscored the challenges he faced.
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