Knicks brass may try to force Mike D'Antoni to bring on a defensive-minded assistant

[QUOTE=Clutch]He is from New York :confusedshrug:

And I wouldn't mind to see him as a coach instead of D'Antoni.[/QUOTE]

Listen, Frank is a pretty good coach.... but our coaching needs fall in a very specific niche:

We need a coach who is still offensive dominant, but still places a strong emphasis on defense.... think a 65/35 or 60/40 ratio. THEN the most important characteristic our coach must have is a STRONG PRESENCE. We have 2 dominant alpha male superstars on our team, they're not going to just listen to anyone.

No offense to Frank but he doesn't really exude strength or command respect from his physical characteristics. Sounds shallow but it's legit. We need a guy who has either won before, or is a former player they can relate to.

What they really need is an expert blackmailer to convince Melo and Stat to play the defense they are capable of playing.

In that Celtics series it looked like everytime a wing player scored it was the guy Melo was guarding, whether it was his assignment or someone he was supposed to switch to on a screen.

[QUOTE=Blue&Orange]I don't understand the concept of Knicks "trying" to bring a defensive-minded assistant. D'Antoni is just a employee, all the Knicks have to do is hire one and tell D'Antoni to use him.[/QUOTE]

The impression I got from reading that is D'Antoni must have been given final say in determining who will be on his coaching staff when he was hired. I could be wrong though.

[QUOTE=Blue&Orange]Saying no to your boss, i wonder what happens :rolleyes:

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What would happen?

[QUOTE=2LeTTeRS]The impression I got from reading that is D'Antoni must have been given final say in determining who will be on his coaching staff when he was hired. I could be wrong though.[/QUOTE]
That would make the most sense because if they try to give him someone he didn't have a say on it's very possible that he could shut that person out/ not use him at all.

[QUOTE=Rake2204][img]http://www.nflpassers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Lawrence_Taylor.jpg[/img]

It's time.[/QUOTE]
:roll:

Lawrence Franks issues in NJ in the latter were a team that quit on him,injuries, and also He was young. For NBA head coach Frank was like 33-34 years old.

The guy is short and looks like a lil kid with receding hairline,but hemakes great adjustments and is perfect for a respected intimidating coach(Rivers)

People forget Doc got fired when Orlando made that crappy run of losing games.

Lets get the Mike Brown'toni era started :rockon:

The Knicks had their first winning season in 10 years. D'Antoni isn't going anywhere. A defensive assistant coach will help a lot. No need to fire D'Antoni, at least not now.

[QUOTE=D.J.]The Knicks had their first winning season in 10 years. D'Antoni isn't going anywhere. A defensive assistant coach will help a lot. No need to fire D'Antoni, at least not now.[/QUOTE]

except we all know Dantoni will not accept a defensive assistant just like he didnt in phx

If he won't accept a defensive assistant I don't see what's to keep them from firing him. It's not like he's done an amazing job and is irreplaceable. Team could be better off if they hired away a guy like Lawrence Frank from the Cs as his replacement.

But I will agree with those that say if D'Antoni is replaced the new coach needs to be not only a better defensive coach but also a big personality that can deal with egos, because getting the most out of the Knicks may well involve forcing Melo to change his attitude towards defense as well as sharing the basketball. I remember when Doc Rivers came here, he had to bench Pierce to get him playing the way he wanted. Will the new coach have the guts to bench Anthony if/when he doesn't conform, and will management back that coach up?

Say he comes back next year, and the Knicks win 55 games. Now they have to resign him, and that would basically be the nail in the coffin of their title hopes.

[QUOTE=bagelred]And what if D'Antoni says no?[/QUOTE]

What would your boss do to you if you said no to him?

[QUOTE=Sarcastic]What would your boss do to you if you said no to him?[/QUOTE]

So finish it out. If D'Antoni refuses to take a defensive coach, then what?

[QUOTE=bagelred]So finish it out. If D'Antoni refuses to take a defensive coach, then what?[/QUOTE]
Then his boss will reward him.It takes a lot of courage to stand against your boss.

Boss will surely appreciate that.

[QUOTE=bagelred]So finish it out. If D'Antoni refuses to take a defensive coach, then what?[/QUOTE]

Oh gee, lemme think wut happenz when i sey no to me boss.

[IMG]http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/donald%20trump%20you%27re%20fired.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Sarcastic]Oh gee, lemme think wut happenz when i sey no to me boss.

[IMG]http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/donald%20trump%20you%27re%20fired.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
You mean this ?

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz7zo1BvvA4[/url]

Seriously I'm not a guy to wish for somebody to get fired, but by know with Mr. Pringles being a coach in the league for years, Team owners have to know this guy will get u nowhere. He brings the Golden State Warriors and Suns mentalility to the playoffs. By now u know he does'nt want to change so find a replacement. U can keep adding good players to the Knicks all u want but with Mr. Pringles coaching they are going to play like the Globetrotters.

[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green]If he won't accept a defensive assistant I don't see what's to keep them from firing him. It's not like he's done an amazing job and is irreplaceable. Team could be better off if they hired away a guy like Lawrence Frank from the Cs as his replacement.

But I will agree with those that say if D'Antoni is replaced the new coach needs to be not only a better defensive coach but also a big personality that can deal with egos, because getting the most out of the Knicks may well involve forcing Melo to change his attitude towards defense as well as sharing the basketball. I remember when Doc Rivers came here, he had to bench Pierce to get him playing the way he wanted. Will the new coach have the guts to bench Anthony if/when he doesn't conform, and will management back that coach up?[/QUOTE]

I agree with your post, but did Doc bench Pierce during the losing season before KG and Ray got there?

[QUOTE=knickscity]I agree with your post, but did Doc bench Pierce during the losing season before KG and Ray got there?[/QUOTE]
No. If my memory serves me correctly he was yanked during a game in Rivers' first year as coach. Pierce and Rivers were fine after the first season together.

[QUOTE=Real Men Wear Green]If he won't accept a defensive assistant I don't see what's to keep them from firing him. It's not like he's done an amazing job and is irreplaceable. Team could be better off if they hired away a guy like Lawrence Frank from the Cs as his replacement. [/QUOTE]
Knicks have a 0.1% chance of doing something relevant with him, so why waste another year? Why not take a chance in someone else?
D'Antoni saying no to a defensive coach and Knicks keeping him will be jaw-dropping.