Illawarra Hawks Coach Denies Reports of Departed Import Being a "Cancer"
After the Hawks' significant 116-89 win over the Brisbane Bullets, head coach Justin Tatum addressed what he termed as 'false' reports surrounding the departure of import JaQuori McLaughlin.
The report was false, and that young man was nothing but a pleasure for our organisation and in our locker room, on and off the court.
Tatum clarified that the team and McLaughlin mutually parted ways on Friday, contrary to reports suggesting there were issues with McLaughlin's behavior in the locker room.
The coach's statement came after Code Sports reported that McLaughlin's departure was due to him being a "cancer" in the locker room, a claim Tatum vehemently denied.
- Hawks won their first game of the NBL26 season, defeating the Brisbane Bullets 116-89.
- Head coach Justin Tatum denied reports that departed import JaQuori McLaughlin was a "cancer" in the locker room.
Author's summary: Tatum denies false reports about McLaughlin's departure.