In New York, Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy walked away from his job and $7million because he no longer had the focus he said his team deserves.

In Denver, Nuggets coach Dan Issel ripped into a heckler with an obscene, racially insensitive remark. He's on probation for four games.

In Milwaukee, Bucks coach George Karl bickers constantly with his Big Three - the stars most responsible for his team's success.

What gives? Does coaching an NBA team drive you crazy, or must you be crazy to want to coach an NBA team?

"I have no intention of coaching in this league," said Hornets forward P.J. Brown, shaking his head and rolling his eyes. "To bring together 12 egos like these into a team? It's a tough business, man."

Tough enough that Van Gundy won't be on the sideline tonight when the Knicks face the Hornets. This guy took his job so personally that a few years ago, after being blown out by the Hornets, he wandered aimlessly around the back parking lot at the Charlotte Coliseum, on the verge of tears.