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So long, farewell: A look back at some of the memorable exits from Bulls head coaches

CHICAGO - Phil Jackson rode off on a motorcycle. Tim Floyd grew introspective even as he released frustration. Bill Cartwright joked about a flight delay as he sat in his home. Scott Skiles looked inward. Vinny Del Negro took the high road on a brilliantly sunny day. Tom Thibodeau released a classy statement. Fred Hoiberg is contemplating the same.

To beat writers, the exit interview lands high on the to-do list. It places a period - or maybe ellipses or an exclamation point, depending on its content - on a coach's tenure.

Understandably, it might not rank as high a priority for the fired or resigning coaches, who are processing myriad emotions.

Nevertheless, even if they hadn't fired two

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