The swipes are subtle, but in his first interview since leaving the Nets, former first assistant Gordie Chiesa leaves no doubt that he didn't like working with Lawrence Frank and left the Nets not because his son was homesick but because he didn't want to be the head coach's towel boy. Frank would not comment, but Dave D'Alessandro reports that Chiesa is a bit "flaky" and wanted to address the team at half time, as the Jazz first assistant does.
- Monson: Chiesa remains his own man - Gordon Monson - Salt Lake City Tribune
- Mr. Church, Reprise - Dave D'Alessandro - NJ.com