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Memphis Coach Tubby Smith and guard Kareem Brewton Jr. on the buzzer beating 3-pointer that sent the Tigers to the AAC semifinals. Mark Giannotto/The Commercial Appeal
ORLANDO – Maybe Tubby Smith wants to get fired.
How else do you explain it?
How else do you explain his attorney ostensibly sticking up for his client but, in the process, taking shots at Penny Hardaway and the University of Memphis administration?
Ricky Leftt is the attorney. He’s the guy who said Smith deserved an “A” for his work at Memphis coach.
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Memphis guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (middle) is clobbered by his teammates after sinking a game-winning three pointer to defeat Tulsa 67-64 duringtheir AAC second round tournament game in Orlando, Fl., Friday, March 9, 2018.
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Memphis guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (left) is congratulated by head coach Tubby Smith (rihgt0 after a hitting a game-winning three pointer against Tulsa to advance to the AAC tournament semifinals in Orlando, Fl., Friday, March 9, 2018.
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Memphis guard Jamal Johnson (right) battles Tulsa guard Curran Scott (left) for a loose ball during first half action of their AAC second round tournament game in Orlando, Fl., Friday, March 9, 2018.
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Memphis forward Jimario Rivers (middle) grabs a rebound away from Tulsa defender Junior Etou (left) as Mike Parks Jr., (right0 falls to the ground during first half action of their AAC second round tournament game in Orlando, Fl., Friday, March 9, 2018.
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Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport celebrates a USF tournover during first half action of their AAC first round conference tournament game in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
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The Memphis bench celebrates guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (right) made three-pointer against USF during first half action of their AAC first round tournament game in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
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Memphis head coach Tubby Smith smiles while walking off the court after beat USF 79-77 USF at the AAC tournament game in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
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Memphis injured guard Jeremiah Martin (left) kiss his daughter Journee after the Tigers defeated USF 79-77 in their AAC first round tournament game in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
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Memphis head coach Tubby Smith during second half action against USF in their AAC first round tournament game in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
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Memphis forward Mike Parks Jr. celebrates a made three-pointer during second half action against the Houston at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Thursday, February 22, 2018.
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Memphis fans cheer during second half action against Houston at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Thursday, February 22, 2018.
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Memphis head coach Tubby Smith during second half action against Houston at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Thursday, February 22, 2018.
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Memphis forward Jimario Rivers (right) battles Houston defender Rob Gray (left) for a loose ball during first half action at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Thursday, February 22, 2018.
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Memphis forward Raynere Thornton (right) battles Wichita State defender Zach Brown (left) for a loose ball during second half action at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
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Memphis head coach Tubby Smith during action against Wichita State at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
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Memphis teammates David Nickelberry (left) and Kareem Brewton Jr. (right) celebrate against Wichita State during second half action at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
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Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (left) drives for a lay up against the Wichita State defense during second half action at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
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Tiger coach Tubby Smith (middle) dances with his players during Memphis Madness at the FedExForum Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2017.
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Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport (left) makes to teammate Mike Park Jr., (right) against the Bryant defense during second half action at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Saturday, December 9, 2017.
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Memphis forward Raynere Thornton goes up for a dunk against Albany during second half action at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Saturday, December 12, 2017.
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Memphis forward Jimario Rivers celebrates a basket against Albany during first half action at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Saturday, December 12, 2017.
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Rapper iHeartMemphis performs with the crowd during Memphis Madness at the FedExForum Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2017.
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Memphis guard Camron (middle) grabs a rebound against Little Rock during second half action at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, November 14, 2017.
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Memphis forward Jimario Rivers makes an outlet pass after grabbing a loose ball against Albany during first half action at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Saturday, December 12, 2017.
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Tiger teammate celebrate with each other during Memphis Madness at the FedExForum Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2017.
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University of Memphis forward Mike Parks Jr. (left) is fouled by LeMoyne-Owen defender Kemar Campbell (right) during first half action at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, November 2, 2017.
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Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport (right) drives the lane against Albany defender Travis Charles (left) during second half action at the FedExForum in Memphis Tenn., Saturday, December 12, 2017.
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Memphis head coach Tubby Smith (left) talks to forward Kyvon Davenport (right) during a break in action against Louisville at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, December 16, 2017.
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