Kobe Bryant’s ‘Death Stare’ Seen by Some as Cause of Death for Mike Brown as Lakers Coach

Mike Brown lasted a shortened season and five games as the Lakers head coach before the team decided to part ways.

When news broke that Brown had been fired on Friday despite reports that he would at least have the upcoming homestand to make a case to keep his job, the Internet went wild. Everyone from writers to celebrities to fans went crazy.

Here is a sampling of what transpired in the minutes following the news.