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Lon Kruger

 Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Hawks plucked Lon Kruger from Illinois in 2000. He lasted 2 1/2 seasons before being fired after guaranteeing that the Hawks would make the playoffs, and that if they did not then season-ticket holders would receive a $125 refund. They didn’t make the playoffs in any of their seasons under Kruger. His final mark: 69-122.

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