Smith: Knicks, not Bulls? D'Antoni made the wrong choice

 
Mike D'Antoni supposedly liked the Bulls' lineup better than the Knicks', but he followed to money to New York. It was a decision the coach will come to regret. [link]

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D'Antoni Accepts Knicks Job

Mike D'Antoni has accepted an offer to coach the New York Knicks, according to a media reports. The former Phoenix Suns coach, who was also sought by the Chicago Bulls, has accepted a four-year, $24 million deal to take over the Knicks, according to reports by Sports Illustrated and The Boston Globe, both citing a league source.
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D'Antoni chose profit over prosper

Mike D'Antoni skipped the Chicago Bulls (who are perfect for his style of play) to coach the lowly Knicks because they gave him more moola.
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D'Antoni goes to Knicks without hearing Bulls' offer -- ChicagoSports.com

| Tribune reporter 12:31 AM CDT, May 11, 2008 An action-packed, intense 24 hours now likely will cede to a slow march to the next Bulls coach after Mike D'Antoni took his run-and-gun fun to the New York Knicks on Saturday. Bulls Chairman Jerry ...
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FAQ: D'Antoni's decision; future for Knicks, Bulls, Suns - NBA

Mike D'Antoni Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Can Mike D'Antoni lead the Knicks back to the playoffs? Can he win without Steve Nash? What will the Bulls do now? How do the Suns replace the architect of their run-and-fun style? All are good ...
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Knicks' Walsh wooed D'Antoni with love and money, as Bulls lost out - NBA

Donnie Walsh, Mike D'Antoni, Getty Images New York's new bosses carry plenty of cachet into town. Now, can they convert those creds into wins? When Donnie Walsh took over as the president of the New York Knicks in March, he promised to bring hope and ...
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