David Fizdale Rejected More Money From The Pacers Because He Wants To Win A Championship With LeBron James

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David Fizdale reportedly turned down more money from the Indiana Pacers to coach LeBron James in Los Angeles. The assistant coach will join Frank Vogel’s staff in L.A., replacing Jason Kidd. 

This move was celebrated by plenty of people around the league. Further, seeing the reasons behind it, he’ll get more respect. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Fizdale wanted to join LeBron at Staples Center instead of joining Rick Carlisle’s coaching staff in Indiana. 

David Fizdale accepted Lakers assistant coach opening over more lucrative Indiana offer, @TheUndefeated learned. Former Grizzlies & Knicks coach preferred being reunited with LeBron, being home in LA and Lakers title chances. LeBron & Fiz communicated after latter agreed to deal.

Fizdale has the chance to join a contender after spending the past couple of years with struggling franchises. This is great for the assistant, who already won with LeBron in Miami. 

They’ll try to relive those old glories in a different city with another team. This is a great move for David, LeBron, and the Lakers. After suffering a first-round elimination in the 2021 playoff, the purple and gold are making big moves this offseason. Adding Fizdale to the staff will bring a lot of benefits. 

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Orlando Silva has been a part of Fadeaway World for over three years now, starting in March 2019. Trade rumors, hottest news, controversies, and basketball gossip have become his specialties. After several years of seeing the Spurs dominate the playoffs, they've become his favorite team as players for the franchise either rise to the occasion or fall completely from grace. When he's not talking about the NBA, Orlando can be seen watching other sports, making music, or enjoying television series.
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