While the NBA Draft grabbed the spotlight in the Big Apple on Thursday, the Tokyo Apache made a major move of their own.
In fact, it could become a game-changer for the bj-league, giving the young league a major boost in recognition and respectability.
Veteran bench boss Bob Hill, who led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA's best regular-season record in 1994-95, was named the team's new coach, confirming a story first reported by The Japan Times last week.
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