Twitter reaction to Mike Brown’s firing

A smattering of the Twitter reaction to the Lakers’ decision to fire Mike Brown on Friday after a 1-4 start:

I'd love to see Phil Jackson or Brian Shaw. Wish Pat Riley was available.—
Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 09, 2012

No passion, no attitude, no effort on either end of the court equals disaster. And that's not the @lakers brand.—
James Worthy (@James_Worthy42) November 09, 2012

Brian Shaw , mike dantoni , mike Fratello or jerry Sloan should b considered as lakers coach. And of course the the great Phil jackson—
  (@SHAQ) November 09, 2012

I think outside observers would likely say this is too soon. I think people who follow the ins/outs of this group might hedge on that more.—
Darius Soriano (@forumbluegold) November 09, 2012

Whether you like Mike Brown or not, giving a coach with a new roster and new offense just five regular season games is ridiculous.—
Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) November 09, 2012

BREAKING: Karl Rove says Mike Brown is still the coach of the Lakers.—
Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) November 09, 2012

Let's debate Kobe vs. LeBron in all the key areas: Scoring, passing, rebounding, getting Mike Brown fired.—
Michael Rosenberg (@Rosenberg_Mike) November 09, 2012

Lakers short list for Mike Brown replacement: 1. The entire world except Stan Van Gundy. 2. Stan Van Gundy. #dwighthoward—
Scott Howard-Cooper (@SHowardCooper) November 09, 2012

The Lakers firing Mike Brown and hiring Stan Van Gundy — which will NEVER happen — would be the greatest thing of all-time.—
Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) November 09, 2012

Next reporter to interview Dwight—pretend you got a text that LA hired Stan & ask for Dwight to comment. Take a video of this.—
  (@netw3rk) November 09, 2012

Heck I lasted longer than Mike Brown- I got the ZIGGY after 8 games in NBA 2nd yr -best thing to happen as I have not LOST a game in 33 yrs—
Dick Vitale (@DickieV) November 09, 2012

Mike Brown is 3rd coach to last 5 games or fewer to start season: Dolph Schayes 1 game in 71-72, Chick Reiser 3 games in 52-53 (per Elias).—
ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 09, 2012

Texted D'Antoni Wed. and he said he was recovering from knee surgery, would be lucid next week. Could be interesting job iview—
Lee Jenkins (@SI_LeeJenkins) November 09, 2012

Mike D'Antoni should have known to not get pregnant with knee surgery during the season and wait i think I screwed this one up—
Kelly Dwyer (@KDonhoops) November 09, 2012

Lakers. #philJackson—
Kris Humphries (@KrisHumphries) November 09, 2012

It's understandable that Brian Shaw just laughed when I mentioned the Lakers job to him at shootaround. Things ended ugly in LA for him.—
Mike Wells (@MikeWellsNBA) November 09, 2012

If the Lakers don't hire Phil Jackson or Brian Shaw I think Nate McMillan would be the best choice. #NBA—
JALEN ROSE (@JalenRose) November 09, 2012

"I can't believe the Mike Brown era didn't work out." –Nobody—
Bill Simmons (@sportsguy33) November 09, 2012

Steve Nash: Coach-killer. (I'm kidding!)—
Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) November 09, 2012

"Seven Games or less – My season with Mike Brown and the Los Angeles Lakers."—
John Krolik (@JohnKrolik) November 09, 2012

My favorite thing about Mike Brown's firing: Phil Jackson, Jerry Sloan, Brian Shaw and Stan Van Gundy are all trending ahead of him.—
Kim O'Hara (@KimOHaraTFG) November 09, 2012

This business is NOT for the faint of heart. Wow.—
Kim English (@Englishscope24) November 09, 2012