Woj Bomb: D'Antoni to HOU

Post #1 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:20 pm

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA 7m7 minutes ago
Houston is finalizing a deal to hire Mike D'Antoni as head coach, league sources tell @TheVertical.

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA 5m5 minutes ago
Houston is surrounding D'Antoni with an experienced, high-level coaching staff, including possibly Jeff Bzdelik as defensive coordinator.

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA 2m2 minutes ago
D'Antoni is finalizing a four-year deal with the Rockets that will include a team option in final year, league sources tell @TheVertical.

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojVerticalNBA 2m2 minutes ago
Sources: Two strong candidates for D'Antoni's staff include Memphis assistant Jeff Bzdelik and Roy Rogers, who was with Washington.

HotRocks34 · Post #2 » by **HotRocks34** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:22 pm

To me, this means that the Morey era in Houston may be on the way out.

Roscoe Sheed · Post #3 » by **Roscoe Sheed** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:23 pm

Why do teams keep hiring this guy when he has been successful with only one team and a failure otherwise?

sogood · Post #4 » by **sogood** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:23 pm

Post #5 » by **yosemiteben** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:24 pm

If nothing else, this means that Harden is a decent shot to be a fantasy league MVP next season.

Tron Carter · Post #6 » by **Tron Carter** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:24 pm

Definitely targeting Harden this year in fantasy now..

GIMME_DATT · Post #7 » by **GIMME_DATT** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:25 pm

Hardens happy, means he still doesn't have to play any defense

chrisab123 · Post #8 » by **chrisab123** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:25 pm

Pringles hates defense as does Harden. Match made in heaven. Now id love to see Dwight opt in. Haha

Pan Jia Yuan · Post #9 » by **Pan Jia Yuan** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:25 pm

Welcome back to the NBA, Pringles

criteriado · Post #10 » by **criteriado** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:26 pm

The defense is surely going to get better.

MotownMadness · Post #11 » by **MotownMadness** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:26 pm

Couldn't have found a worst coach for that roster

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #12 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:26 pm

Harden 'bout to average 30 PPG, 7 RPG, 10 APG

HotRocks34 · Post #13 » by **HotRocks34** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:26 pm

Roscoe Sheed wrote:Why do teams keep hiring this guy when he has been successful with only one team and a failure otherwise?

I have to say, watching D'Anotni try to get along with Harden is going to be a popcorn event.

On the other hand, I thought D'Antoni was subverted both in New York and Los Angeles. Melo seemed to want him gone in New York, and Kobe did not seem to want him around in LA.

Still, if D'Antoni can't get along with vets then that is an issue.

D'Antoni is an offensive genius. What he's not is Mr Congeniality and he's also reportedly not someone who is going to go heavy on defense.

Winseb · Post #14 » by **Winseb** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:27 pm

criteriado wrote:The defense is surely going to get better.

Surely can't get much worse than last season. :lol:

HotRocks34 · Post #15 » by **HotRocks34** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:27 pm

chrisab123 wrote:Pringles hates defense as does Harden. Match made in heaven.

You know, that's an excellent point. Maybe they will get along.

criteriado · Post #16 » by **criteriado** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:27 pm

Winseb wrote:
criteriado wrote:The defense is surely going to get better.

Surely can't get much worse than last season.

I'm a fan of the Wolves. Things can always get worse.

Dominator83 · Post #17 » by **Dominator83** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:27 pm

Dantoni-2 Dwight-0

zapatasblood · Post #18 » by **zapatasblood** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:28 pm

And Houston outdoes Washington for worst coaching hire

Nyce_1 · Post #19 » by **Nyce_1** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:29 pm

Smart that they're hiring defensive assistants to come with him.

Hindenburg · Post #20 » by **Hindenburg** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:29 pm

I think he will do fine in Houston. Lots of people just love to hate on the guy.