nydailynews.com - 5/12/2008
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Mike D'Antoni reportedly told confidants that he hoped to end up with the Chicago Bulls, while Donnie Walsh was telling Mark Jackson that he was the favorite in New York. But in less than one week, D'Antoni landed with the Knicks.
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The NY Columnists Love Affair With Mark Jackson
The Big Lead —
... Mike D’Antoni averaged 58 wins over the last four years in Phoenix. (The Knicks last won 58 games in 1993.) The Suns played the most exciting basketball in the NBA. Three straight times in the postseason, the Suns were bounced by a team that reached the Finals. Which is why we’re a bit perplexed the negative New York media is already anti-D’Antoni. A sampling of weekend headlines: ...
Bulls Kicking Dust Following D’Antoni’s NY Landing
SLAM Online —
Sorry, Chicago. When it comes to wild spending and inexplicable hires, New York remains top dog.
(Another guy left kicking dust is poor Mark Jackson, who had reportedly started recruiting assistant coaches for the New York gig.) ...
The Lazarus Job
Fan Voice: Recent Topics in The Court Reporters: The NBA.com Blog —
... to fill the position. That may be good news for the Bulls, who were the ones dragging their feet on a decision regarding D'Antoni. One Chicago columnist says ...
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blogabull.com 5/12/2008 —
In the aftermath of Mike D'Antoni
signing with the Knicks over the Bulls, I was a bit disappointed but not
completely. I felt that D'Antoni would've been a good fit, but not a perfect
one, and whatever reservations the Bulls braintrust had ...
Knicks hire Mike D'Antoni as head coach
nydailynews.com 5/12/2008 — After denying for two days that Mike D'Antoni was the Knicks' top choice to replace Isiah Thomas, team president Donnie Walsh offered him the head coaching job on Saturday and D'Antoni accepted, agreeing to a four-year, $24 million deal.
Paxson miffed D'Antoni didn't wait for Bulls' offer
suntimes.com 5/12/2008 — The Bulls were ready to talk contract with Mike D'Antoni but never got a chance. So said general manager John Paxson after D'Antoni agreed Saturday to become the New York Knicks' head coach. Paxson, who first interviewed D'Antoni a week ago, expressed ...
Can the D'Antoni hire lure LeBron James to Knicks? -- -
newsday.com 5/12/2008 — So the recruitment of one of the NBA 's brightest coaching minds was done with a tantalizing lure. Donnie Walsh couldn't sell the present to Mike D'Antoni, but because of the well-known Madison Square Garden resources, the future always has unlimited ...
Mike D'Antoni deal shot down
nydailynews.com 5/12/2008 — Mike D'Antoni deal shot down BY FRANK ISOLA DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Saturday, May 10th 2008, 12:09 AM The Knicks continue to deny reports that they are on the verge of offering Mike D'Antoni a contract to become their next coach. Donnie Walsh , ...
Bulls' coaching search continues (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 5/12/2008
Mike D'Antoni is off the board, so the Chicago Bulls remain on the clock. A new week means a new round of interviews as the search for a coach continues. Next up? It could be Avery Johnson. Or broadcaster Mark Jackson, or a hot assistant such as ...
