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.
灰熊高层宣布今夏不会续约他们的主教练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.”
灰熊总管Jason Levien：
我们和Lionel跟他的代表讨论过了，我们希望球队之后能有个不同的方向，
谢谢他这些年在温哥华和曼菲斯对球队的付出。
尤其是今年，他带领球队达到新的境界(打进西区冠军赛)，
我们真的很感激他，全部的灰熊人都会希望未来他可以继续成功。
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的教练棒子，那年灰熊队18胜42负(缩水球季)。
04~05赛季在Hubie Brown辞职后又接替教练一职，05年到现在
共留下了214胜201负的战绩，季后赛则是18胜17负。
“We have begun to identify our next head coach,
who we feel can best move us forward,” Levien further said.
Levien：现在我们得找个符合我们期待的教练。