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Iannazzone: Don't rule out Calipari return to NBA, Knicks

Kentucky head coach John Calipari reacts during the

Photo credit: AP | Kentucky head coach John Calipari reacts during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Kansas. (April 2, 2012)

John Calipari earned one of the things his career has been missing when he guided the Kentucky Wildcats to the NCAA championship Monday. But his legacy is not complete.

Calipari did not fare well as an NBA coach and executive during a 2 ½-year stint with the Nets. Competitive and driven to succeed, Calipari wants to prove he can win in the NBA.

That's why despite his denials this week...

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