Beijing time on April 12 news, a few hours ago, the Los Angeles Lakers officially released the news, Vogel has no longer served as the team's head coach, the two sides officially parted ways.
In the official press release released by the Lakers, It is mentioned that Vogel is the 27th head coach in the history of the team, and his record during his coaching of the Lakers is 127 wins and 98 losses, with a win rate of 56.4%, leading the Lakers to win the 2019-20 championship, which is the seventeenth NBA championship in Lakers history.
After yesterday's game with the Denver Nuggets, Vogel was asked what he thought of the current rumors that the Lakers would dismiss him, and he responded with a sharp response, "I've never heard of this."
Interestingly, less than 12 hours after he finished speaking this sentence, the Lakers officially informed him that he was fired.
For Vogel's departure, Lakers general manager Pelinck still said some polite words.
"Vogel is a great coach and he's a good partner too. We will always be grateful to him for leading us to the 2019-20 NBA championship. It was a very difficult decision, but for the Lakers right now, it was a must-do. We all wish Vogel and his family all the best for the future. Perrink said.
After the official announcement of Vogel's departure, the Lakers also posted a poster with "Thank you, Vogel" on the social network through a certified social blog to thank them for their efforts in the Lakers.
Some media also posted Vogel's remarks not long ago, for the Performance of the Lakers this season, he said: "I ask you a little, is the existing Lakers lineup built by me? No, right? ”
Some media said that the Lakers experienced a disappointing season, but at this time, firing Vogel was more like dealing with him as a scapegoat. Oram wrote in his report, "The Lakers' dismissal of Vogel in such a humiliating way is a wake-up call for someone else. ”