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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle argues a call with referee Josh Tiven #58 during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs on May 08, 2024 in New York City.

Rick Carlisle Doesn’t Believe This Shit


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HONOLULU, HI - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Shaka Smart of the Marquette Golden Eagles cheers his players in the first half during a college basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers during the championship game of the Allstate Maui Invitational at the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center on November 22, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

College Basketball

Coaches Keep Running Onto The Court, But Can Any Of Them Actually Defend?

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