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Originally Posted by IceMan23and3
Exactly! He has a massive contract, low expectations, and an owner and team president that are known to be hands off with regards to coaching.
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I agree. This is probably a good move for him both financially and career-wise. The Knicks can't get any worse so I'm sure they'll improve. D'Antoni is a player's coach. He's nice and easy going. The players will be happier under D'Antoni and that will show on the court. He just needs to show up and the Knicks will have a much better season. D'Antoni's style has practically no chance of winning a title so why bother?
He goes to a team where ownership and management will let him do what he wants. It's a poor performing dysfunctional team with unhappy players. He makes them feel better, they start winning more games and he gets credit for "turning the franchise around". All the while getting paid **** loads of money. Except for a title, what more could a coach ask for?