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- ↑ "Raptors Announce Assistant Coaching Staff". NBA.com. July 29, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Timberwolves Announce Coaching Staff Additions". NBA.com. September 25, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Timberwolves Relieve Tom Thibodeau of his Duties". NBA.com. January 6, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
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