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Lakers News: Phil Jackson's Reaction Proves Mike D'Antoni Hiring All About Ego

According to Arash Markazi of ESPN Los Angeles, Phil Jackson recently revealed his sentiments about the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to hire Mike D'Antoni during the 2012-13 regular season. To put it simply, Jackson laughed at the idea that D'Antoni was the better fit. Show More Summary

Mike D’Antoni No Longer on Team USA Coaching Staff

Phil Jackson Laughed When Lakers Told Him Mike D'Antoni Was Better Fit for LA

Mitch Kupchak knows how to make Phil Jackson laugh. And giggle is exactly what the Zen Master did when Kupchak told him he thought Mike D'Antoni was a better fit for the Los Angeles Lakers than him. "I laughed," Jackson told ESPN's "Mike & Mike in the Morning" (via Arash Markazi of ESPNLosAngeles.com). Show More Summary

Phil Jackson Says He Laughed When the Lakers Hired Mike D’Antoni

Lakers GM Denies Rift Between Dwight Howard and Mike D’Antoni

If The Lakers Want To Keep Dwight Howard This Chart Has To Change

Dwight Howard made it clear in a meeting with Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak that he felt "marginalized" by coach Mike D'Antoni who looked more to Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash as leaders, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com. Beyond showing...Show More Summary

Why LA Lakers Must Ditch Mike D'Antoni If It Means Keeping Dwight Howard

Mike D'Antoni, your chariot to the outskirts of Los Angeles awaits—if Dwight Howard wants it to. There are no delusions when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers. They need Howard to re-sign. For the sake of winning now and having a superstar to build their future around, they need him back. Show More Summary

The 2 sides of Dwight Howard's latest Lakers PR nightmare

Dwight Howard apparently had a second, secret exit interview once the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs. After meeting with coach Mike D'Antoni and GM Mitch Kupchak like every other player, Dwight circled back and had a private talk with Kupchak about D'Antoni. Show More Summary

Dwight Howard Not Happy with Mike D’Antoni

To no one’s surprise, Dwight Howard isn’t happy. Superman is often found smirking and joking around, but he’s not genuinely happy. Not with the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically Mike D’Antoni. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com, Howard’s exit interview with general manager Mitch Kupchak comprised of him expressing extreme dissatisfaction with D’Antoni and all he [...]

Dwight Howard expressed frustrations with Mike D'Antoni to Lakers' GM

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard hasn't said much in the media since an unceremonious end to the 2012-13 season, but when it came to what could be a final meeting between he and Lakers management, he voiced several concerns. For...Show More Summary

Dwight Howard Reportedly Felt Misused By Mike D’Antoni

Dwight Howard Proves Again That It's All About Dwight Howard

Very rarely do I find myself siding with Mike D’Antoni. His core principles as a coach go against everything I believe is essential in winning a championship. His disregard for defense and propensity for relying on the three-point shot have ensured defeat endless times throughout his career. Show More Summary

Dwight Howard Reportedly Complained About Mike D'Antoni in Exit Interview

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles, Dwight Howard used his exit interview with general manager Mitch Kupchak to voice his frustrations with head coach Mike D'Antoni. The topic was expected to arise at some point, as D-12 experienced the worst season of his career under D'Antoni 's guidance. Show More Summary

Grading Mike D'Antoni's Job as LA Lakers Coach This Season

Who could have guessed last October that when we reflected on the 2012-13 season for the Los Angeles Lakers Mike D'Antoni would be at the forefront of the discussion? The Lakers wasted no time in sacking incumbent coach Mike Brown after...Show More Summary

NBA Playoff Memories: Robert Horry’s Clutch Flagrant, Suns Vs. Spurs & Bad Karma

Mike D’Antoni receives his fair share of criticism for a variety of reasons. Maybe it’s because he uses short benches in the playoffs. Maybe it’s because he turned Amar’e knees [...]

Predicting What Mike D'Antoni's Coaching Staff Should Look Like in 2013-14

Sorry to break it to you, Los Angeles Lakers fans, but Mike D'Antoni isn't going anywhere. Not yet, anyway. As much as folks in the City of Angels might prefer to see Phil Jackson back in his high chair for a third go-round for the Purple...Show More Summary

Mike D’Antoni Fires Lakers Assistant Coaches

Given the names on the Lakers roster, their 7th seed in the playoffs and first round sweep ensure that this season can be deemed a failure. The club had high hopes but fell flat on their faces. I get it: injures didn’t help, but no team has been completely healthy all year. Mike D’Antoni definitely [...]

Mike D’Antoni Fired Assistant Coaches Bernie Bickerstaff and Chuck Person

Lakers Rumors: Latest on Possible Coaching Changes in LA

The Los Angeles Lakers have no intention of canning Mike D’Antoni, but the supporting cast around the beleaguered head coach could change drastically this offseason. Due to number of vacant head coaching positions around the league and throughout the college ranks, the star-studded assistant staff in L.A. Show More Summary

Three basketball coaches focus on home court

Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni buys in Manhattan Beach, ex-Lakers skipper Mike Brown lists in Anaheim Hills and former UCLA coach Ben Howland lists in Bel-Air. Area basketball coaches are seeing a lot of off-court action these days...