Mike D'antoni is the worst coach in the NBA!

[GreatHILL]

i always knew that but now its so clear, and top of that he has a 4-year $24M Deal ''LMAO'' and it looks like the knicks gave up already this season, so the knicks management really believes in his final year they can get lebron and everything gonna be alright???

[Cermet]

i always knew that but now its so clear, and top of that he has a 4-year $24M Deal ''LMAO'' and it looks like the knicks gave up already this season, so the knicks management really believes in his final year they can get lebron and everything gonna be alright???


What about all the times when suns were the top team under Dantonis coaching?

[GreatHILL]

What about all the times when suns were the top team under Dantonis coaching?

one word

nash

[catzhernandez]

Um, "GreatHill", have you seriously looked at the Knicks roster for this year? :wtf:

[dr8ked]

I wouldn't say worst, but i've never been a fan of his system.

[Interminator]

i always knew that but now its so clear, and top of that he has a 4-year $24M Deal ''LMAO'' and it looks like the knicks gave up already this season, so the knicks management really believes in his final year they can get lebron and everything gonna be alright???

He was hired with the intention of coaching them through rebuilding as Donnie Walsh gets rid of some of the Isiah holdovers and actually builds this team up correctly.

There is literally nothing he can do to make them better now, they are a team full of overrated role players, expirers, and recent draft picks. Nobody can make a team like that win, even Larry Brown couldn't.

D'Antoni took the job knowing the Knicks would suck for his first 2-3 years there.

[Interminator]

The worst coach in the NBA is Lionel Hollins.

[DuMa]

roster sucks as well.

[Cermet]

I wouldn't say worst, but i've never been a fan of his system.

His tactics might now be the most effective in the playoffs but it is sure fun to watch.

[BallersTalk]

one word

nash
This.

[ihatetimthomas]

What do you think it does to team morale when you are counting on Lebron coming to town next season and turn things around? How many players do you think would have the 100% desire to win? Before the season began, they were counted off to lose, even by their own GM's and owners. The players know this is just a season where the Knicks want to get by until next year. Motivation to win is not exactly there. Sure Dantoni hasn't helped much, but there are few coaches who would be able to keep this team motivated embark of the Lebron sweepstakes next year. Especially since its widely known the Knicks are banking on him being here next year.

Also, have you seen that roster? Garbage. I assure you no coach can make that team legitimate with the current personnel

[qrich]

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[OneMoreSucka]

The worst coach in the NBA is Lionel Hollins.
This

[triangleoffense]

I'd say Mike Brown has to be in the top5 of crapiness. One of the most underdeserving coach of the year winners ever.. sure they had the best record in the league but imagine teaching an entire team the triangle (which takes about 2-3 years to learn) or dealing with no KG and still finishing 2nd in the east with a chance at first the entire season. Or even taking over a magic team that barely broke .500 every season and transforming Howard into a title contender by himself after getting blackballed out of a ring in Miami.

[BallersTalk]

What do you think it does to team morale when you are counting on Lebron coming to town next season and turn things around? How many players do you think would have the 100% desire to win? Before the season began, they were counted off to lose, even by their own GM's and owners. The players know this is just a season where the Knicks want to get by until next year. Motivation to win is not exactly there. Sure Dantoni hasn't helped much, but there are few coaches who would be able to keep this team motivated embark of the Lebron sweepstakes next year. Especially since its widely known the Knicks are banking on him being here next year.

Also, have you seen that roster? Garbage. I assure you no coach can make that team legitimate with the current personnel
D'Antoni's coaching philosophy is all about freedom and power to the players. He's a players' coach. The problem is the players he's giving all this freedom to are incompetent. It's easy to win games when you have Steve Nash making ALL the decisions. All D'Antoni really did for Phoenix was let Nash have all the control. That's really the only decision he made. And it's a huge downgrade from Steve Nash to Chris Duhon. I love Duhon but he's no Nash.

[ihatetimthomas]

D'Antoni's coaching philosophy is all about freedom and power to the players. He's a players' coach. The problem is the players he's giving all this freedom to are incompetent. It's easy to win games when you have Steve Nash making ALL the decisions. All D'Antoni really did for Phoenix was let Nash have all the control. That's really the only decision he made. And it's a huge downgrade from Steve Nash to Chris Duhon. I love Duhon but he's no Nash.

I have never been a fan of Dantoni's coaching philosophies. And of course he is partly to blame for the lack of motivation in his team. And I agree his coaching style is not fit for the players here, which is really why he needs Lebron. The point I am making is that it is not all his fault for how sad the Knicks are. He has his part, but the Knicks org as a whole is just a disaster in my eyes. None of these players give a crap about the team they play for bc the Knicks org doesn't care about them either. It doesn't look like anyone wants to be out there at all. Its well documented that they are just waiting for next season. This doesn't make your players more motivated. But if the KNicks fail on landing Lebron, I'd expect to see Dantoni bought out soon after

[wang4three]

Nah, D'Antoni is a fine coach. Knicks are in a funk. His system is getting players open shots, none of them are knocking it down with any consistency.

Eventually shots will drop. It's just early season jitters.

[BallersTalk]

I completely agree it's not all his fault. But some were under the impression (myself included) that D'Antoni could turn water into wine. And it's simply not true. In Phoenix he had the ultimate PG. But I'm fine with what's going on now. At least they've finally realized rebuilding is a necessary process. Instead of constantly trading away picks and expirers for mediocre players that will help win maybe 2 or 3 more games, they've finally stepped in the right direction. My problem with the Knicks right now is nobody's playing well. They're all just jacking up shots and not giving a damn about anything but their own individual stats. Also, they seem lost out there on both ends. I've never seen a team (outside of the Cavs on offense) as confused as the current Knicks. I mean on defense the PGs always constantly get in the lane with no help in the back because D'Antoni thinks it's a brilliant new strategy to put the 6'10 PFs on the opposing team's PG. So yeah it's the players' fault too for not playing hard and smart. But it's the coaches' fault for not having them prepared. I mean, I'd be less unhappy if we actually had a pick this year, but we're just making Utah's pick look better and better every game.

[ihatetimthomas]

I completely agree it's not all his fault. But some were under the impression (myself included) that D'Antoni could turn water into wine. And it's simply not true. In Phoenix he had the ultimate PG. But I'm fine with what's going on now. At least they've finally realized rebuilding is a necessary process. Instead of constantly trading away picks and expirers for mediocre players that will help win maybe 2 or 3 more games, they've finally stepped in the right direction. My problem with the Knicks right now is nobody's playing well. They're all just jacking up shots and not giving a damn about anything but their own individual stats. Also, they seem lost out there on both ends. I've never seen a team (outside of the Cavs on offense) as confused as the current Knicks. I mean on defense the PGs always constantly get in the lane with no help in the back because D'Antoni thinks it's a brilliant new strategy to put the 6'10 PFs on the opposing team's PG. So yeah it's the players' fault too for not playing hard and smart. But it's the coaches' fault for not having them prepared. I mean, I'd be less unhappy if we actually had a pick this year, but we're just making Utah's pick look better and better every game.

I see your point and I have to agree. After watching Dantoni try to coach against the Cavs, changes need to be made by him. And your right, its up to the coach to get these guys prepared and motivated. And I didn't know you guys didn't have a pick. That hurts. But in all honesty, the season is early. And Gallinari is looking more and more like a real NBA player. I also like Wilson Chandler. Things will turn around, Knicks are headed in the right direction financially.

[twolvesfan]

The worst coach in the NBA is Lionel Hollins.
Randy wittman could give him a run for his money, although he isnt currently coaching

[bagelred]

It's funny how the Knicks are so terrible and supposedly Lebron would never go there. And the Nets have all this amazing young talent that will help Lebron win championships.

Yet the Nets are 0 - 7.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.....injuries....sure sure.........

[Pharcyde]

Mike D had a 9 win increase last year. I'd say he's pretty good.

[White Chocolate]

D'Antoni is a good coach, but not a great one. His style is enough to get a team into the playoffs and to advance a round or two, but he'll never win a ring. Once his teams run into good defensive squads, game over.

[magnax1]

I didn't know Mike Dunleavy died. Thanks for the info.
Dantoni is the best offensive coach in the league (or at least top 3) and hes a capable defensive coach too, so its stupid to say hes the worst.

[RajonKGcelts]

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[ProfessorMurder]

Mike Brown.

[Diesel J]

I didn't know Mike Dunleavy died. Thanks for the info.
Dantoni is the best offensive coach in the league (or at least top 3) and hes a capable defensive coach too, so its stupid to say hes the worst.

:roll:

[imdaman99]

I'm a Knicks fan and have been one since the days of Riley. I definitely HATE his system. I'm used to GREAT defense, not this sham of an attempt at defense. I want there to be some coaching involved. If the Knicks players give up 10 straight easy baskets, I don't want to try to answer every time by running down the court and trying to shoot their way into the game. I don't need to hear from this guy on the sideline, 'hey guys keep making him work, he won't shoot like this the whole game, he has to come down to earth'. That was the Kobe 61 game. How about a damn double team, how about some defensive schemings. How about an attempt at defense period? How about earning your 6 mill per?

[MeLO MvP 15]

i think d'antonis style fits NY actually, the main problem i see is if they get a superstar/some good players they r gna need to play legit defense to go far in the playoffs.... and as we saw with the suns u cant go year of run and gun and turn on the defense whenever.... terry porter tried this and got his @s$ fired... theyre fine for this year but when/if they get some good players its going to be hard to start winning in the playoffs with dantoni

[Bano114]

D'Antoni is a good coach, but not a great one. His style is enough to get a team into the playoffs and to advance a round or two, but he'll never win a ring. Once his teams run into good defensive squads, game over.

The bucks proved your point for you last night.

[GreatHILL]

10 years later deantoni still the worst coach ever he will NEVER win a ring :lol

[smoovegittar]

What's even more apparent is the quality of content in this post and the evidence of how many posters have left.

[ArbitraryWater]

10 years later deantoni still the worst coach ever he will NEVER win a ring :lol

he's a great coach, obviously

you know that too. so you make "worst coach ever" qualification = not winning a ring

lol

[Derka]

Nice thread necro.

He's not the worst coach in the league but he's certainly not a great coach. His system is laughably predictable and he doesn't know the first thing about defense.

[ImKobe]

He gets the most production out of players, especially less talented ones, but he's never been a great coach in the Playoffs when it comes to making adjustments.

[PP34Deuce]

D'antoni gets along with front offices well and is personable. He also has a good IQ for offensive execution.

Houston losing Ariza really hurt their ability to guard lengthy wings. CP3 is further down the back 9 and it's just a weird situation.

This team is going to be like this for 2 more years before they blow it up. I think their plan all along was to compete for a title the next 2-3 years.

Nothing wrong with that. Golden state has a 7 foot unicorn and 2 godly shooters.

[GreatHILL]

he is done now in houston next stop the indiana pacers :lol

[Axe]

He's not coming back to h-town anymore? Sad.