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Remembering the time Scott Brooks got fired ... as an April Fools’ prank

Scott Brooks got fired, and I’m sorry for him and his family that that happened. I’m sure he’ll find another job. I’m also reminded of the last time I remember Scott Brooks getting canned as part of a fantastic Knicks April Fools’ joke:

To pretend they’d signed 52-year-old Walt Frazier for their playoff run, the Knicks needed to “cut” someone, and Brooks -- ever the journeyman -- played his part with aplomb. Like, if he wants to get out of the NBA, I think he should consider acting. This is beautiful:

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