Jim O'Brien Fired by Pacers

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Jim O'Brien has been fired by the Pacers.



Team president Larry Bird announced the firing Sunday, saying: "This isn't all on Jim. All of us share in the responsibility for where we're at and where we need to go."



Assistant coach Frank Vogel will take over the team on an interim basis.



O'Brien and the Pacers sport a 17-27 record, ranking 10th in the East. The team is also reeling of late, losing their past eight games.



The reported firing comes just one week after Bird told FanHouse's Chris Tomasson that O'Brien's job was safe for the remainder of the season. The Star



O'Brien was 121-169 in four seasons with the Pacers. Despite the poor output, the Pacers' best player in his coaching days was Danny Granger - an All-Star talent, but more help was clearly needed as players such Roy Hibbert and Darren Collison continue to struggle.



Vogel has been a scout for the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards, and also served as an assistant coach for O'Brien in Philadelphia and Boston.



The Associated Press contributed to this report.

 

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