Forget Mark Jackson! Knicks must hire Mike D'Antoni
That's what I think.
He has NBA experience, overseas experiences, he's not afraid to try new things, employs an offense that is very fun to watch and is not afraid of dealing with reporters.
I assume he'll go to Toronto if Sam Mitchell is fired - former Suns GM Bryan Colangelo is quite familiar with D'Antoni's work. But if New York comes calling - and dangles millions - how can he turn it down?
Thoughts?
(BTW: I've read this book and liked it a lot. You should, too.)
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Jim,
The only drawback for him would be his willingness to wait about 3 years for the Knicks to have a prayer of being competitive. I think I'd rather see him get the job than Mark Jackson though only because I like Mark Jackson too much to see him suffer as the Knicks head coach right now, maybe later when Donnie Walsh (and time) straightens Isaiah's mess out.
I think D'Antoni sees the window of opportunity closing out here (I'm in Arizona). Nash slipped a bit in the playoffs, and with Shaq the Suns aren't run-and-gun as they once were. With what else is going on the West, this might be a good time to get out.