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Frank Isola, New York Daily News:

"Mike D'Antoni claims that his decision to bench Nate Robinson(notes) is nothing personal, and to prove it, the Knicks coach said, 'I'd play Satan himself if I could win.' D'Antoni wasn't comparing Robinson to the Antichrist, although previous coaches and teammates have had issues with the cocky, diminutive guard. Instead, D'Antoni was speaking in general terms when asked if seldom-used players tend to rationalize their diminished roles by concluding that the coach has a personal vendetta against them. 'They think it is always personal,' D'Antoni said before Thursday night's game against the Bulls. 'The only thing personal is that I don't know a coach yet that says, 'You know what? I don't like him so I'd rather lose.' I'd play Satan himself if I could win. I don't care. I have no morals, or scruples. I don't think a coach does because we're only judged if we win or lose. You win enough, you stay. You lose enough, you're gone. You can't debate whether a coach wants to win or lose. That's the only thing we have.'"

HAHAHA. Poor guy.

I still don't know why Walsh wouldn't give Mike Iverson when he made a public push for the FA. If nothing else, it would have sold hella jerseys and he could have scored 25ppg in the offense.

There is such a massive derth of natural talent in that city, i truly do feel for the coaches, fans and players.

edit: I just re-read the article and WOW, he was HONEST. I don't think I've heard a professional coach lay it all out there like that.

That was a weird way of putting it by DA. Could have left the whole SATAN thing outta it. Lol.

So Marbury must be even worse than satan if D'Antoni didn't play him

worse than nate rob at least...