Mike D’Antoni: From The Exit Of Slowtime To The Return Of Showtime
In all fairness, the offense had already shown some signs of life prior to Mike Brown's firing, but nowhere near the levels it will likely see under the guidance of Mike D'Antoni. On Sunday, I was asked what a Mike…
Mike D’Antoni Better Coaching Choice Than Phil Jackson?
All indications pointed to Phil Jackson returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for a third time in 13 years. Everyone seemed to be on board with Phil coming back to LA to turn around this team filled with superstars. It…
Lakers Rumors: Phil Jackson “Stunned” Lakers Gave Job to D’Antoni
So much for a Phil Jackson-Lakers reunion. Despite reports and rumors saying that Jackson was the front-runner to land the Lakers' head coaching position, it was former Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni that received got the job. All signs pointed to…
Video: Lakers Beat Kings – Game Highlights (11/11/12)
In their second game without Mike Brown, the Lakers (3-4) defeated the Sacramento Kings (2-5) at home Sunday night, 103-90. The Lakers are now on a two game winning streak for the first time since April. Leading 57-48 at the…
Video: Breaking News – Mike D’Antoni Hired As Lakers Head Coach
The Lakers have a new head coach in town, and it’s not Phil Jackson. In breaking news, as first reported by Mike Bresnahan of the L.A. Times and later confirmed by Lakers spokesman John Black, Mike D'Antoni has signed a…
Lakers Rumors: Was Phil Jackson Prepared To Accept Coaching Job?
Amidst all the brouhaha of Mike D'Antoni's hiring as Laker coach, ESPN L.A.'s Ramona Shelburne dropped this little bomb. Source tells ESPNLA that Phil Jackson was prepared to accept the Lakers job if negotiations went well with his agent on…
Mike D’Antoni Could Be A Poor Choice For the New-Look Lakers
Well, that’s it folks. The excitement surrounding the City of Angels and Lakers fans across the nation about a possible return of the Zen Master has come to an abrupt end. The Lakers, who a lot of sports pundits crowned…
Mike D’Antoni Reportedly Putting Together Coaching Staff
Now that Mike D'Antoni is installed as the head coach of the Lakers, he's putting together the rest of his staff. He starts with his old mates. Mike Bresnahan from the Los Angeles Times thinks this will be his first…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Happy With Mike D’Antoni Hire
The Lakers hired Mike D'Antoni as their new head coach to replace Mike Brown. While many fans were unhappy with the decision, hoping instead for the return of Phil Jackson, one prominent Laker gives the deal a seal of approval.…
Phil Jackson Overplays Hand With Lakers; Leads to Team Hiring D’Antoni
If you're anything like me you're sitting here trying to figure out what in the world just happened. In a surprising move, the Lakers have hired Mike D'Antoni as their head coach to replace the fired Mike Brown, after all…
