Randy Wittman

Randy Wittman is the former head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wittman was fired by the Wolves on December 8, 2008. He will be replaced by vice president of basketball operations Kevin McHale.ESPN.com: Wolves fire Wittman; McHale to coach (December 8, 2008)

Randy Wittman was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1983 but was traded to the Atlanta Hawks before the start of the season.NBA.com: Randy Wittman He played for the Hawks from 1983 to 1988. Wittman played part of 1988 with the Sacramento Kings and then played for the Indiana Pacers from 1989 to 1992.Basketball-Reference.com: Career Stats

Randy Wittman was named Big Ten Conference All-American during his senior year at Indiana University in 1983.NBA.com: Randy Wittman During his NBA career, he played in 534 games, made over 50 percent of his shot attempts and scored 4,034 points.Basketball-Reference.com: Career Stats Three years after his retirement as a player, Wittman was inducted into the Indiana University Hall of Fame.NBA.com: Randy Wittman

Since his retirement as a player, Randy Wittman has served as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. His first head coaching job was with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1999 to 2001, winning 62 games and losing 102. Wittman took over as head coach of the Timberwolves on January 23, 2007. Entering the 2008 season he has won 34 and lost 90 with the Timberwolves.NBA.com: Randy Wittman

• ESPN Video: Wolves fire Wittman; McHale named coach (Time: 1:48)

• Minneapolis Star Tribune: Trouble Finishing Goes Deeper, Wittman Says (November 18, 2008)

• Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wittman Keeps The Faith (November 14, 2008)

• The Official Site of the Minnesota Timberwolves: Wolves Reach Contract Agreement... (May 23, 2007)

• The Washington Post: Casey Gets The Axe As Timberwolves Bring In Wittman (January 23, 2007)

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