the lakers confirmed the split on Monday (April 11, 2022) in a statement. Already had the day before ESPN immediately after the 146:141 victory after extra time at the Denver Nuggets reported the decision in the final regular season game.
Lakers GM Pelinka: “Difficult but necessary decision”
“Frank has our utmost respect, as a coach and as a person off the pitch. We will forever be grateful to him for guiding us to the title in the 2019/2020 season“, said Rob Pelinka, General manager the lakers and spoke of a “incredibly difficult decision, which we considered necessary at the time.”
Criticism of the Lakers for handling Bird was great afterwards. The 48-year-old had with the lakers Won the championship in 2020.