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FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1976 file photo, Phoenix Suns' Paul Westphal (44) drives toward the basket as Chicago Bulls' Tom Kropp (44) makes an effort to block his advance during NBA basketball game in Chicago. Westphal, the Hall of Fame basketball player has died. The Phoenix Suns confirmed his death Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)

Reaction to the death of Hall of Famer Paul Westphal

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FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2009 file photo, Sacramento Kings coach Paul Westphal looks on during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. Westphal, the Hall of Fame basketball player has died. The Phoenix Suns confirmed his death Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Paul Westphal, Hall of Famer and NBA champion, dies at 70

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE- In this Feb. 12, 2007, file photo, Detroit Pistons center Chris Webber (84) shoots in front of Los Angeles Clippers forward Tim Thomas (2) and guard Shaun Livingston (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich. Webber is among 13 finalists for enshrinement later this year into the Basketball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Basketball Hall of Fame announces finalists for 2019

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, left, playfully fans his teammates on the bench during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Without Harden again, Paul leads Rockets to rout of Suns

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Kings fire Westphal, bring in Smart as new coach

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings fire coach Paul Westphal

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Kings fire Westphal, bring in Smart as new coach

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press