BroadwayJoe12 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Mike D'Antoni, and not Phil Jackson, will become the new coach of the Lakers, and has signed a four-year deal with the team. Phil Jackson was "asking for the moon," according to Mike Bresnahan's tweet, and the Lakers have decided to go with D'Antoni instead. He has a storied history with Steve Nash and is a pick-and-roll master, which should mean big things for both Nash and Dwight Howard. This news is quite shocking, as only an hour ago it appeared that Jackson would be taking the reins. D'Antoni is coming off knee surgery, so it's still unclear as to when he will take over, but he's expected to join the team by the end of the week. The Lakers' brief coaching search is (mercifully) over. Source: Mike Bresnahan on Twitter Nov 12 - 2:54 AM That is all. Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 LOL, WTF??? The Lakers had to give Jackson the "moon" if he was asking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombdirt Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Totally wasn't expecting this. I figured they'd give Jackson anything he wanted. Well, good luck, L.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Stat for Gasol? Eh? Eehhhh???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Stat for Gasol? Eh? Eehhhh???? Every Knick fan thought that, even the beat writers. That would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Every Knick fan thought that, even the beat writers. That would be awesome. It would shave a year off financial commitments for us, eliminate any hierarchy concerns, and provide infinite amounts of entertainment to watch the look on Kobe's face as he clanged one jumper after another. We'd also get the "BUT I SPENT ALL YEAR WORKING ON A POSTUP GAME" press conference. AND, most importantly, his outfits would only get dumber in LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 It would shave a year off financial commitments for us, eliminate any hierarchy concerns, and provide infinite amounts of entertainment to watch the look on Kobe's face as he clanged one jumper after another. We'd also get the "BUT I SPENT ALL YEAR WORKING ON A POSTUP GAME" press conference. AND, most importantly, his outfits would only get dumber in LA. All true, and it works on ESPN's NBA TradeMachine straight up, so there's no reason for it not to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 There really isn't any "D" in Mike D'antoni. Good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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