How Paxson and D'Antoni can make this work

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 How Paxson and D'Antoni can make this work
So it looks like Mike D’Antoni is going to be next coach of the Bulls, huh? Sweet. But now comes the biggest hurdle: Paxson has to turn this roster into something D’Antoni can use. Like we said on Friday, this team is built more for Avery Johnson than D’Antoni. Paxson has focused on bringing in defensive-minded players since he got here. That all has to change now. Outside of Tyrus Thomas, ... [link]

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    D'Antoni could not win with some of the best players in the NBA.   How do you expect him to win with the sorry lot in Chicago?      Even if they do improve, which they will to a degree, he does not coach the style needed to win it all.
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Published 5/6/2008 by Andrew Thell at Empty the Bench
Sports On My Mind - Mike D’Antoni is looking for a fresh start with the Bulls. Tremendous Upside Potential - How he and John Paxson can make it work in Chicago. HOOPSWORLD - Peja Stojakovic isn’t getting much hype, but he’s filling his role splendidly. Pounding the Rock - That strong, pervasive fish odor emanates from San Antonio. Legend of Cecilo Guante - How did LeBron go from MVP to complete ...

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