D'Antoni To Hire Defensive Assistant

[RealGM Wiretap]

Mike D'Antoni is considering adding a defensive assistant to his staff with the Los Angeles Lakers in the offseason.

D'Antoni's first choice is believed to be Nate McMillan. The two coaches worked together as assistants with Team USA.

McMillan, however, is expected to land a head coaching job.

Alvin Gentry could fill the role, according to sources.

Via Ken Berger/CBS Sports

[BIG match]

Mike D'antoni's coaching style will never go far in the NBA. After all hes endured, he only now feels the need for defence.

[!nstinct]

The last time he hired a defensive coach(Mike Woodson) that coached ended up replacing Mike antoni. To play defense, you have to play defensive players and Mike antoni are too stubborn to do that.

[tsherkin]

What would Alvin Gentry do as a defensive assistant? O.o

[Angry Jimmy]

Why bother hiring a defensive assistant if you only give him 30 minutes a day to work on defense?

[Mamba Venom]

Should Mike D'Antonie = coach the LA D-League Defenders just for the ironic head line?

[grumpysaddle]

Alvin Gentry, Defensive Coach. This makes me giggle.