George Karl is talking to the Memphis Grizzlies

Hiring George Karl would be the final frontier for the Clippers to become a Finals contender. A big-time team needs a heavyweight coach, and Karl certainly qualifies after unexpectedly coming onto the market Thursday when the Denver NuggetsAssociated Press/David Zalubowsk, Filei - FILE - In this March 17, 2012 file photo, Denver Nuggets coach George Karl puts his hands on his head during an NBA game against the Boston Celtics in Denver. Karl …more is out as coach of the Nuggets.NBA coaches often joke that they hate the idea of winning Coach the Year honors, since that usually means doom the following the season. For George Karl, this year's winner of the COY award, he didn't have to wait until the''George has been an instrumental part of our success over the past decade, and we appreciate everything he did to keep us among the top teams in the Western

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