The Memphis Grizzlies firing of Taylor Jenkins has had the NBA world swirling with reactions to the shocking fire.
However, no one reacted quite like GG Jackson.
On Friday, when Jenkins’s dismissal was pointed out to Jackson by people he knew, Jackson told those who contacted him that they had been “Centel’d”— or fooled by the prominent parody social media account NBA Centel.
NBA Centel has fooled numerous legitimate figures in the past, so Jackson’s reaction was plenty warranted.
In the meantime, there has been much speculation as to who would replace Jenkins in the long-term. One of the main options that’s been rumored was former Nets coach Steve Nash.
Months after former host JJ Redick was hired by the Los Angeles Lakers, the podcast’s new host, Nash, is drawing speculation to potentially be the new head coach of the Grizzlies.
Nash has also said he doesn’t expect to coach again, he told Cesare Milanti of Eurohoops.
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“Coaching was a great experience. I didn’t want to be a career coach. I don’t think coaching was about to be my career. I’m coaching my kids, teaching them life. I earned the opportunity to choose, and that’s rewarding. There are always projects, affiliates, and partnerships. I always have something going on, I’m focused on my family.”
But who knows what could happen — regardless of which coach is selected next time, it’s fair to imagine any reaction won’t be as funny as Jackson’s.
