Current NBA analyst and former longtime coach Mike Fratello is reportedly drawing interest from around the league on a number of vacant front office positions.
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Teams Looking to Bring Fratello Back to NBA
Monday, April 18
Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio reported the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Sacramento Kings have expressed interest.
Fratello, 69, has not held an official role within the NBA since being dismissed as Memphis Grizzlies head coach during the 2006-07 season. He has since spent nearly a decade as a color commentator for TNT, NBA TV and YES Network.
Known as the Czar of the Telestrator, Fratello brings an intricate knowledge of the game's X's and O's to every broadcast. His pairing with Ian Eagle is among the best local telecasts.
While he seemed relatively happy with his broadcasting gig, Fratello scratched an itch for coaching while serving as the Ukraine national coach from 2011 to 2014. He led the country to its first-ever FIBA World Cup in 2014.
In parts of 17 seasons as an NBA head coach, Fratello compiled a 667-548 record. He spent seven fu ...
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