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Clippers Sever Ties With Mike Dunleavy, Elevate Neil Olshey to GM

Mar 9, 2010 – 9:00 PM
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Mike DunleavyThe Los Angeles Clippers and Mike Dunleavy have officially "severed ties," according to a statement released by the team Tuesday evening. In nearly seven seasons at the helm, Dunleavy guided the Clippers to just one winning season. Neil Olshey, who served under Dunleavy as an assistant general manager, will assume Dunleavy's duties.

Dunleavy joined the franchise as head coach in 2003-04, a role he served until stepping aside in February to focus solely on his front office duties. That move was short-lived.

"The organization has determined that the goal of building a winning team is best served by making this decision at this time," the statement read. "The team has simply not made sufficient progress during Dunleavy's seven-year tenure. The Clippers want to win now. This transition, in conjunction with a full commitment to dedicate unlimited resources, is designed to accomplish that objective."

Like Dunleavy, Olshey is in his seventh season with the Clippers, originally joining the organization in 2003-04 as the director of player development. He served as assistant coach in 2004-05 before being promoted to the role of director of player personnel from 2005-08. Prior to last season, he was named the assistant general manager.

According to the team's press release, "Olshey has played an important role in the completion of several significant team transactions, including the deals which brought Marcus Camby, Craig Smith, Rasual Butler, Steve Blake, Travis Outlaw, and Drew Gooden to the Clippers, among others. He also played a integral part in administering all preparation for the Clippers' last four NBA Drafts, which produced Al Thornton, Eric Gordon, DeAndre Jordan, and last year's No. 1 overall pick, Blake Griffin."
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