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Mike D'Antoni resigns as Lakers coach

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 30, 2014.

  1. mr. 13 in 33

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The next Lakers head coach will be their fourth since 2011. D’Antoni,who was hired to replace Mike Brown on Nov 12, 2012, had a 67-87 record</p>&mdash; Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/statuses/461682215844184064">May 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
  2. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy days are here again! Mike D'Antoni resigns as the Lakers coach. I couldn't be happier!</p>&mdash; Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/statuses/461685511481212928">May 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  3. Commodore

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    stay classy Magic
     
  4. Awesome

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    Wow thats messed up

    They basically used Dantoni and after people clamored for a new coach, now they're doing it again. Be careful what you ask for Lakers
     
  5. mr. 13 in 33

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former NBA coach Stan Van Gundy is not expected to pursue the Lakers coach opening, a source said.</p>&mdash; Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/statuses/461686731310235648">May 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
  6. JeffB

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    Really, dude. Was that necessary, Magic? Could you be a little more diplomatic?
     
  7. Carl Herrera

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    No wonder people don't want their mistresses to be seen in public with this guy.
     
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  8. JeffB

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    :grin: Classic! :grin:
     
  9. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>A candidate Lakers management and Kobe Bryant share a fondness: Euro legend Ettore Messina. He impressed as assistant under Mike Brown.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statuses/461692010584637440">May 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Possible there won't be a superstar coach available to Lakers, but there's a hometown kid on fast-track to become one: UConn's Kevin Ollie.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statuses/461693290883342336">May 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  10. mig0s

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    So why does magic hate d'antoni?
     
  11. Zboy

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    He is right though.

    If you are a Lakers fan, you have to be ecstatic about this.

    I am not a Lakers fan, and I am disappointed by him leaving.
     
  12. adoo

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    because antoni has no d
     
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    Because D'antoni sucks. Still not really an excuse for Magic to tweet something like that though
     
  14. Awesome

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    RT @jaimemaggio: Byron Scott called in to @TWCSportsNet and said he's interested in #Lakers coaching vacancy
     
  15. Nook

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    Pringles has rubbed many people the wrong way over the years... Likely was an ass to Magic.
     
  16. SacTown

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    I think Magic wants a black coach. Which is messed up...
     
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    Didnt DH want him gone if he were to stay in LA?
    Now DH is gone and so is their coach.
    I hope they don't air any of these D-league lakers games on prime time next season.
     
  18. SacTown

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    They could have had Phil Jackson.
     
  19. Raven

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    Pure class.

    :rolleyes:
     
  20. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Biggest mistake Lakers made on coaching front: Passing over Steve Clifford as interim coach after Mike Brown's firing. He would've won job.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statuses/461723754830520321">May 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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