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elcap15 · 11-12-2012, 09:34 AM

Im so bummed. I dont think 'Antoni is a bad coach, but I dont think he is a great coach either. I also dont think he is very versatile.

Im mostly bummed, because I just dont see how we pass on a chance to bring back the best coach of all time. It just doesnt make sense to me. Everyone wanted Phil back including Dwight; you know, the guy we have to resign this summer! I just dont get it. I feel the same way I did after our last coaching hire, and that didnt end so well.

**King Sancho Fantastic** · 11-12-2012, 09:36 AM

**Basel** · 11-12-2012, 09:51 AM

FSH · 11-12-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ii9ce

D'Toni is not my first choice but after Phil, his as qualified as anyone else out there. Guys like Mcmilan excel getting the best out of limited resources...what we need is a system and guy that can man/ego manage and, I may be wrong, but I think D'Toni may be able to get it done. Two of the big names already like - Nash and Kobe.

My only worry is the Defence and I dont think the team is built for up and down ball...there are too many teams in the league better at it and better suited players.

Quote:

@KBergCBS: D'Antoni expected to reach out to fellow USA asst Nate McMillan as potential defensive assistant.

McMillan and D'Antoni is a pretty good coaching staff

**Basel** · 11-12-2012, 09:53 AM

I really hope McMillan agrees to it.

**Ron** · 11-12-2012, 09:54 AM

Apparently, both Phil and the Lakers are saying that reports saying Phil asked for the moon are way overblown.

The real reason is that the Lakers felt the triangle just wasn't a good fit for the team.

Here that, DaRizzle?

**Ron** · 11-12-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DaRizzle

Oh wow, I just looked at my signature.....GUESS WHAT OFFENSE IS COMIN BACK RON???? WOOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!

I guess the laugh is on you.

**Basel** · 11-12-2012, 10:00 AM

I feel like if D'Antoni ever had any capable defensive players in Phoenix, he probably wouldn't have been seen as the worst defensive coach. We have guys like Dwight, MWP, Kobe who know that it takes defense to win and they will cover up a lot of D'Antoni's weaknesses on that end of the floor. And if McMillan comes in, all the better.

**Ron** · 11-12-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by e-monk

hmmm

expect Phil asked for too much (not money but ownership share and conditions) and didnt seem to have the energy and investment required

should be fun

There are reports out there in the Twitter universe that this is overblown, and its more about the triangle offense not fitting well with the newer players on the team.

**King Sancho Fantastic** · 11-12-2012, 10:01 AM

at Darizzle with the premature Phil Jackulation...

**Ron** · 11-12-2012, 10:03 AM

Per Twitter:

Quote:

Sam Amico ‏@SamAmicoFSO

Mike D'Antoni expected to contact ex-Blazers coach Nate McMillan about becoming 'defensive assistant' with Lakers, according to CBS Sports.

Now this would be awesome. Just what the doctor ordered.

But to be fair to McMillan, I would make him an associate head coach. Like Shaw is in Indiana.

**King Sancho Fantastic** · 11-12-2012, 10:06 AM

McMillan would definitely help.

elcap15 · 11-12-2012, 10:08 AM

I hope Nate comes with Mike. I thought he was a good candidate for head coach that never really got mentioned.

I am still just really surprised they dint go with Phil. I think he is such a better coach than anyone else, the systems dont even really matter.

Now for my positive spin. The Lakers should be very fun to watch. D'Antoni's system should be a lot easier for the team to pick up which means they will be better quicker. The Suns were always underrated defensively, because they played so fast both teams got a ton of possessions. And back then, he didnt have anyone nearly as good on defense as MWP let alone Dwight.

**R-Star** · 11-12-2012, 10:18 AM

If you guys get Nate on as associate head coach, this is good.

If its just D'Antoni, meh. You guys have enough talent that an average coach should be able to make this team a top 3 contender, but it i'snt like Mike D'Antoni is some sort of top coach by any means.

Wilt_The_Stilt · 11-12-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Apparently, both Phil and the Lakers are saying that reports saying Phil asked for the moon are way overblown.

The real reason is that the Lakers felt the triangle just wasn't a good fit for the team.

Here that, DaRizzle?

You think Phil's camp is going to admit he asked for too much?

My guess is that Phil was asking for a lot and that gave Jim the excuse he needed to look elsewhere. So it's probably on both.

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elcap15 Star Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,573 Rep Power: 1038197	Re: Mike D'Antoni Signed as Lakers Coach Im so bummed. I dont think 'Antoni is a bad coach, but I dont think he is a great coach either. I also dont think he is very versatile. Im mostly bummed, because I just dont see how we pass on a chance to bring back the best coach of all time. It just doesnt make sense to me. Everyone wanted Phil back including Dwight; you know, the guy we have to resign this summer! I just dont get it. I feel the same way I did after our last coaching hire, and that didnt end so well.

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Basel Legen-wait for it-dary! Legendary! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Age: 27 Posts: 68,553 Rep Power: 21474913	Re: Mike D'Antoni Signed as Lakers Coach I really hope McMillan agrees to it. __________________ Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be.

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Ron Site Founder Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brea, California Posts: 14,571 Rep Power: 2734398	Re: UPDATE: Sources say Jackson leaning towards taking Lakers job, will decide Monday Apparently, both Phil and the Lakers are saying that reports saying Phil asked for the moon are way overblown. The real reason is that the Lakers felt the triangle just wasn't a good fit for the team. Here that, DaRizzle? __________________

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Basel Legen-wait for it-dary! Legendary! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Age: 27 Posts: 68,553 Rep Power: 21474913	Re: UPDATE: Phil Out, D'Antoni In I feel like if D'Antoni ever had any capable defensive players in Phoenix, he probably wouldn't have been seen as the worst defensive coach. We have guys like Dwight, MWP, Kobe who know that it takes defense to win and they will cover up a lot of D'Antoni's weaknesses on that end of the floor. And if McMillan comes in, all the better. __________________ Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be.

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King Sancho Fantastic -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside, California Age: 29 Posts: 9,590 Rep Power: 7193604	Re: UPDATE: Phil Out, D'Antoni In McMillan would definitely help. __________________ Rumble, young man, rumble...

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elcap15 Star Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,573 Rep Power: 1038197	Re: UPDATE: Phil Out, D'Antoni In I hope Nate comes with Mike. I thought he was a good candidate for head coach that never really got mentioned. I am still just really surprised they dint go with Phil. I think he is such a better coach than anyone else, the systems dont even really matter. Now for my positive spin. The Lakers should be very fun to watch. D'Antoni's system should be a lot easier for the team to pick up which means they will be better quicker. The Suns were always underrated defensively, because they played so fast both teams got a ton of possessions. And back then, he didnt have anyone nearly as good on defense as MWP let alone Dwight.

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R-Star BBB.net Archivist Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The village of Clive, bro Age: 30 Posts: 37,992 Rep Power: 21474884	Re: UPDATE: Phil Out, D'Antoni In If you guys get Nate on as associate head coach, this is good. If its just D'Antoni, meh. You guys have enough talent that an average coach should be able to make this team a top 3 contender, but it i'snt like Mike D'Antoni is some sort of top coach by any means. __________________

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