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Worth the wait: Micah Nori a ‘home run’ hire for Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori aims for the team to play hard, smart, and together. His appointment follows the departure of Tiago Splitter to Chicago.

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Micah Nori was officially introduced as the head coach of the Trail Blazers.

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  1. Micah Nori Takes Over as Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach

    The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori aims for the team to play hard, smart, and together. His appointment follows the departure of Tiago Splitter to Chicago.

    What's confirmed:

    • Micah Nori is the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
    • Nori signed an unconventional one-year contract.
    • Nori began his NBA career as a Toronto Raptors intern in 1998.
    • Nori replaces Tiago Splitter, who moved to a head coaching role in Chicago.
    • Nori has coached in the NBA for 28 years.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Chris Finch describes Nori as a perfect match for Portland.
    • Bickerstaff called Nori's contract a slap in the face.
    • Some NBA coaches have expressed serious concern regarding Nori's contract.
    • Nori was previously the second choice for head coach at several NBA teams.
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