A few hours after the news broke about Head Coach Jim O'Brien's firing, the Indiana Pacers organization called for a press conference with team president Larry Bird. At this presser, the team announced that assistant coach Frank Vogel would be stepping in as the interim coach for the remainder of the 2010-11 season. "I'm sure you've heard the news that we let Jimmy go … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Officially Name Frank Vogel Interim Coach
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Jim O’Brien Out As Indiana Pacers Coach
After three-plus seasons, the Indiana Pacers have decided to part ways with Jim O'Brien according to Pacers beat-writer and Indiana Star writer Mike Wells. The Pacers have struggled to close games in the fourth quarter all season en route to a 17-27 record. O'Brien was a combined 121-169 in his tenure as Head Coach of the Pacers. The decision comes after a 110-89 loss to … [Read more...] about Jim O’Brien Out As Indiana Pacers Coach