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Former Suns, Knicks and Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni has emerged as the front-runner for the Rockets' coaching position though several steps have to still fall in place for him to land the job, a person with knowledge of the process said on Wednesday.

The individual, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the private nature of the process, said that talks have been ongoing and that there are two other coaches that can be considered finalists for the position.

The Rockets view D'Antoni, the 76ers associate head coach, as one of the preeminent experts in the style of fast-paced, spread offense they prefer, but will consider the staff he will assemble as a major consideration.

The Rockets will look to add a coach that would run their defense, a major consideration to eventually choose D'Antoni.

Grizzlies assistant Jeff Bzdelik is among the coaches the Rockets would consider for that, but they have not interviewed Bzdelik or yet received permission from the Grizzlies to meet with him, a person with knowledge of the process said. Bzdelik will be considered for the Grizzlies head coaching position, according to the individual familiar with the process.

The Rockets had also looked at Pacers coach Nate McMillan for that role before he was named to succeed Frank Vogel in Indianapolis.

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey spent time with D'Antoni at the 2015 Sloan Conference in Boston, getting to know him for the first time, though then not with any idea that he would have a job open. D'Antoni also fits Rockets owner Leslie Alexander's long-preferred style of offense.
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#1 J.R., May 18, 2016

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disgusting, if i lived in Houston I would go there just to boo him

#3 apollo33, May 18, 2016
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Why Why Why Why Why

JVG wants to come here screw D'Antoni.

#4 tmac2therack, May 18, 2016
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I can't stomach this at all

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Fun fact about dantoni: he's fluent in Italian and is dual US/Italian citizen.

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I think this would be a good hire, depending on assistants. Still would prefer JVG or Messina tho.

Just don't know if D'Antoni can gain the respect of Harden and get him to engage defensively on a consistent basis.

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Dumb move

Typical Rockets

I hate Les

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they will only take a coach that runs the morey play style

#9 chandlerbang21, May 18, 2016
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He said there are 2 other "finalists" — I'd think something would have to go terribly wrong for this to collapse with MDA but who do you think the other two are?

I don't think JVG is one. Les is petty.

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Les is stupid

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Rockets fans always wanting More....but end up with Les.

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rocketpower2 said: ↑

I think this would be a good hire, depending on assistants. Still would prefer JVG or Messina tho.

Just don't know if D'Antoni can gain the respect of Harden and get him to engage defensively on a consistent basis.
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Mike: James I want you to be better defensively
James: how?
Mike: I want you to average 35 ppg so it won't matter how many points you give up
James: cool

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Les, you suck.

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Such garbage. I know he isn't hired yet, but is the ownership and FO that dumb? Do they know see that defense wins championships?

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D'Antoni has a ton of connections and the same argument that people here use to excuse JVG and his GARBAGE offense should be used on Pringles too.

What if Pringles learned more while out of coaching?

What makes D'Antoni (WHO GOT HIS TEAMS OUT OF THE FIRST ROUND) different from JVG?

What makes JVG a better coach than Mike?

Give me answers

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D'Antoni will be another McHale, which is something Les don't see in him

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Well on the bright side now we can rest assured DH will not use player option

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im done...lets go bulls!

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