Mike D'Antoni resigns as Lakers coach

[daneblazer]

Mike D'Antoni has resigned from his position as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from ESPN via Ramon Shelburne.

D'Antoni's disastrous season with the Lakers can be blamed on injuries to Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, and most of the rest of the Lakers, but D'Antoni's style never seemed to work with the healthy players he had and the Lakers' disastrous season was, frankly, embarrassing. No word on who his replacement might be, but it's a safe bet that Kobe will have plenty of input into who gets the job.

[Bluehorseshoe]

I guess there are other teams he wants to foul before he dies.

[seaborneq]

Watch how many teams go after this loser to coach their team next year. Dantoni must have naked pictures of David Stern in his wallet.

[TwoWays]

he will be an assistant coach for little bro at marshall.

[zizoudane10]

Good for the Lakers.

[Dirty Sanchez]

The guy has shown he obviously has no clue about defense...at every stop he's been at his teams of been a trainwreck. I would be shocked if any organization takes a chance with him again as I think his act has finally worn thin If anything, I think he's the professional consultant type helping offense's because no team would want his clown act running the lockerroom anymore

[gauchojake]

Good riddance. Guy was a horrible coach and a dick to the fans.

[THam12]

"Resigned"

[InTheDrink]

he will be an assistant coach for little bro at marshall.

[FrozenMAN]

he will be an assistant coach for little bro at marshall.

totally agree!

[jjgold]

He is a horrific coach and I bet some idiot owner in the NBA will sign him

I think one of the top 10 worst coaches in NBA history such a non-competitor

[Bluehorseshoe]

Did anyone see what Magic Johnson wrote about this on twitter?? Wow did he hate him.

[James D]

Did anyone see what Magic Johnson wrote about this on twitter?? Wow did he hate him.

Yes I just posted a thread about it. I didn't see this thread. I think it's over the top but magic has been a bit over the top of late.

[homie1975]

They should hire George Karl

[James D]

A couple nights this year I looked at roster starting five and basically knew two guys that are backups . I am sure glad Kobe is there with his new contract extension, that will help the rebuilding . Tough spot for the lakers for sure

[James D]

They should hire George Karl

George Carlin couldn't save this group.

[Mocknroll]

Watch how many teams go after this loser to coach their team next year. Dantoni must have naked pictures of David Stern in his wallet.

They won't do him much good anymore.

[Pauulzcappin]

good fukking riddance.


guy is a piece of shit

[Christopher1991]

He may be a poor coach,but no one could make the heap of shite that is there presently competitive.

[vasilli07]

I actually like Lakers games this season. Most of the games are like all-star games.

Anyway, his fast paced offense wouldn't suit a team with aging players like Kobe and Nash. Not surprised that he resigned.

[jjgold]

The fast-paced game still does not work in the NBA

If you do not play solid defense and keep the scores fairly low it's very hard to win a title

[oiler]

david copperfield couldn't coach these loser

[tokio]

Lakers were a joke to watch defensively. However, offensively they looked not half bad...at least better than the Bulls.

[jjgold]

Where does Mike end up

He is a great con man though as far as sounding good in an interview

[homie1975]

I don't see him going to work for his bro at marshall. It's taking several steps back. The things he did with sun's offense in the middle 2000s as earned him an nba job for years to come. He'll land on his feet in no time

[thetrinity]

barkley slammed magic over this celebration, what a tool he wants to buy their rivals

[crustyme]

only one who deserves blame for this debacle is the idiot son, jimbo buss.

it's his stupid petty feud with jeanie which made him pick d'antoni over phil.

[jjgold]

No matter who coaches the Lakers there a 500 type ballclub