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It’s a bad time to be a Los Angeles sports coach

By AirTalk Staff
Published May 22, 2013
Vinny Del Negro of the Los Angeles Clippers watches play during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 20, 2013 in Los Angeles.
Vinny Del Negro of the Los Angeles Clippers watches play during the game at Staples Center.
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It’s a bad time to be a Los Angeles sports coach
Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro confirmed Tuesday that he won't be returning to the team next season. He is the latest in a string of LA coaches and managers who have spent time in the hot seat lately. What is in the water for LA's coaches?

Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro confirmed on Tuesday that his contract with the team was not extended for next season. The Clippers and Del Negro have had some differences over coaching style this season and the move isn't a huge surprise.

Del Negro is the latest in a string of LA coaches and managers who have spent time in the hot seat lately. UCLA basketball's Steve Alford, the Angels' Mike Scioscia, Dodgers' Don Mattingly and more have been defending their records, and their jobs, in the wake of intense criticism.

What is in the water for LA's coaches? Why are so many teams dissatisfied with their management? Who will be the next to go?

Guest:

Bill Plaschke, sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times