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Express-News staff writer Mike Monroe runs down the seven NBA teams with a head coach with ties directly to the Spurs:
Doc Rivers, Celtics: Played two seasons, 1994-96; broadcaster, 1996-97
Avery Johnson, Nets: Played 10 seasons, 1999-2001
Vinny Del Negro, Clippers: Played six seasons, 1992-98
Mike Brown, Lakers: Assistant coach three seasons, 2000-03
Monty Williams, Hornets: Played three seasons, 1995-98; assistant coach, 2004-05
Jacque Vaughn, Magic: Played three seasons, 2006-09; assistant coach, 2010-12
Alvin Gentry, Suns: Assistant coach, 1988-89