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On paper, the L.A. Lakers' decision to hire Mike D'Antoni makes perfect sense. Even in comparison to Phil Jackson, it might be a better move for the franchise's extended health. With the Zen Master, you really never know when... more »
OK, we know Steve Nash will be thrilled with the Lakers' sudden reversal that went from Phil Jackson to Mike D'Antoni. Kobe Bryant was lobbying hard for Phil, but he likes D'Antoni enough that he won't be making McKayla Maroney... more »
It wasn't too long ago that Mike D'Antoni looked, in his own words, "like a West Virginia bootlegger." "Well, hell," said his brother Danny, a West Virginia native like Mike. "It's in your lineage." Today? He looks like a... more »
Should Phil Jackson be the coach of the Lakers today? Of course he should. Given the chance to bring back an 11-time champion of his basketball brilliance, mind-bending snark and unparalleled stature, everyone should've been... more »
The Lakers made the coaching choice that they knew would lose the press conference, lose in the court of public opinion, but work out for the best on the only court that matters. Then, something strange and... more »
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