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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

D'Antoni on ESPN

Check out this story and watch the video.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=dantoni/090401

I think we may have the right guy though I wasn't such a fan of us hiring him in the beginning.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 1, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    He may be an offensive coach, but every sound bite I hear of him on the sidelines during the game, he is urging his team to defend. The question I have is does he emphasize it in practice.

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  2. Bill RoseApril 1, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Mike emphasizes defense in practice too but no matter what he does we still have no post defensive presence and no amount of coaching can make up for that fact.

    IMHO everybody gets beat on defense in the NBA mostly because of the skill level and because of the way the refs call the game. That last line of defense is what separates "good" defensive teams from "bad" defensive teams though we could be better on perimeter defense too.

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  3. KenApril 2, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    I like D'Antoni's player relations. He seems extremely well-liked by every NBA player, unlike our recent head coaches. He has had much success with the Suns, and while his reputation is that of an offensive-minded coach, we all have seen him go postal on those Knicks who seem to "drift" at times on defensive end. He even yanked David Lee in Utah, when Okur simply slipped passed the General on one or two plays.

    The Knicks have also played stiffling 'D' at times this year, although the efforts have been too far and few between. This squad can play defense and Mike seems that he does stress this. However, our boys must remain consistent in their overall game play. Which is why the team lost so many games by 5 points or less. I even think NY could have beat Cleveland when they played in the Akron stink tank, but they committed too many defensive gaffes, plus those ghastly turnovers. To think they played a game where they turned the ball over a total of 3 times for the entire game a night or so before.

    It's maddening for the fans. I cannot imagine what this does to the coaching staff or the GM.

    Ken

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  4. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Like you Bill, I wasnt exactly thrilled when I first heard that Mike Dantoni was getting the job, I was waiting to hear Mark Jackson's name any day. Not saying Jax would have been a better option, but it just seemed like one of those destined situations that he was finally getting his chance. I think what quickly won me over with Mike was the very unfamailer (or atleast not seen in many years) positive atmosphere that suddenly surrounded the team. I agree with Ken, Mike's player relations are top notch and to me thats a very important factor when your helming a team. As already stated, Mike does emphasize defense and the key is word is consistency. Perhaps it wouldnt hurt for Mike to find his own Tom Thibodeau? I will also throw this out again....if Donnie Walsh is unable to move Eddy Curry, it is a must that a proper mentor be brought in to work with him. Just look at what Ewing has done with Dwight Howard or even Kareem with Andrew Bynum. If Eddy is going to remain on the teams salary cap, them come hell or high water the boy needs a boot in his ass!

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