Kiki Vandeweghe Takes High Road Despite Abrupt Dismissal

Filed under: Nets, NBA Coaches

One day before Mikhail Prokhorov was impolitely ending Kiki Vandeweghe's two-year term in New Jersey, the Russian tycoon and new Nets owner started a delightful exchange with his general manager.



"I met Mr. Prokhorov for a couple minutes before the [draft] lottery [on Tuesday], and we had a very nice conversation," Vandeweghe told FanHouse by phone Thursday from New Jersey.



A day later, Vandeweghe -- whose contract is set to expire on June 30 -- learned by way of the media that he would not be receiving a new deal.

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Flashback: Vandeweghe the "Accidental Coach"

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