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[Kleeps]

Obviously, most of you are probably thinking "another Lakers fan overreacting" but I don't think I am. The Lakers have been terrible on defense down the stretch. They've fallen asleep with big leads. The past few games teams have been playing Hack-A-Dwight in the 4th quarter. D'Antoni REFUSES to take Dwight because "you don't do that to your franchise player" (I'm not sure if that's the exact wording, but that's what he was getting at). Yet he apparently has no problem disrespecting Pau, a multiple-all star, and benching him in the 4th quarter. That's without me even mentioning playing Pau at the top of the key where he has no where to go. He's continually talked about problems with the offense when speaking to the media, never has he addressed the defensive struggles. He also apparently thinks things will magically get better when Nash gets back.

People have claimed D'Antoni is an "offensive genius". I don't see it. Great coaches build offenses FOR their team that FITS their play style. I don't see anyway D'Antoni has helped the Lakers. I honestly think we'd be better off with Bernie Bickerstaff, heck, I'd rather have Mike Brown.

[Sean™]

lol. they might as well have kept mike brown or that interim coach

[PurpleYellow™]

We Should Have Got Phil.

[BayArea510]

1. D'Antoni's "offensive genius" will show when he has a REAL PG, not a 3rd stringer who wouldn't even play a minute on any other contender.

2. If the Lakers fire him, they will be paying like a total of 8M to coaches that aren't even coaching their team... for 3 more years. lol

3. Mike Brown wouldn't have gotten you any more wins than D'Antoni has

4. Bickerstaff has said he does NOT want to be the head coach

[AntiGravity]

I said it multiple time dantonni is a good coach for offense but not defense

[Jay*]

This is comical. lol, no one is or should be getting fired.

[Kobes 5th Ring]

Bickerstaff>>>>>>>Dantoni>Mike Brown

[Kleeps]

1. D'Antoni's "offensive genius" will show when he has a REAL PG, not a 3rd stringer who wouldn't even play a minute on any other contender.

2. If the Lakers fire him, they will be paying like a total of 8M to coaches that aren't even coaching their team... for 3 more years. lol

3. Mike Brown wouldn't have gotten you any more wins than D'Antoni has

4. Bickerstaff has said he does NOT want to be the head coach

1. D'Antoni's "offensive genius" will show when he has a REAL PG, not a 3rd stringer who wouldn't even play a minute on any other contender.

2. If the Lakers fire him, they will be paying like a total of 8M to coaches that aren't even coaching their team... for 3 more years. lol

3. Mike Brown wouldn't have gotten you any more wins than D'Antoni has

4. Bickerstaff has said he does NOT want to be the head coach

1. The Lakers aren't the Phoenix Suns of 5 years ago. This is an aged team that isn't built for this kind of offense. If he was truly an "offensive genius", he'd build an offense that fits this team.
2. When have the Lakers cared about money?
3. Mike Brown was judged only a few games into the season. Why can't we judge D'Antoni?
4. I'll hold out hope -.- He actually has the highest winning % of any Laker coach ever haha

I hate when people quote me and do this, but seriously man. D'Antoni has done NOTHING to help the Lakers. The Lakers are all about winning championships, so why would they hire D'Antoni over Phil. Just look at how many championships each has won.

[Jan_Sobieski™]

I said it multiple time dantonni is a good coach for offense but not defense

People dont want to hear the truth. He is the opposite of Mike Brown through.

[RickyRubio]

lul lakerz fans when dey don't win

[probskN]

No one's getting fired yet or probably anytime soon. Sure, the Lakers are off to a bad start, but this could actually be good for them. Mike D'Antoni preaches that a good defense is a better offense. Personally, I don't agree, but maybe he sold the Lakers front office on the idea. If they picked D'Antoni over, arguably, the greatest coach of all time, then they obviously think highly of the guy.

[AntiGravity]

People dont want to hear the truth. He is the opposite of Mike Brown through.

yeah better but still not good. I say fire mike and get Sloan

[Kleeps]

No one's getting fired yet or probably anytime soon. Sure, the Lakers are off to a bad start, but this could actually be good for them. Mike D'Antoni preaches that a good defense is a better offense. Personally, I don't agree, but maybe he sold the Lakers front office on the idea. If they picked D'Antoni over, arguably, the greatest coach of all time, then they obviously think highly of the guy.

Actions speak louder than words. I don't care what he says, he needs to drill it in to the players. Watching the game, I see complete disregard for defense. There's no way the Lakers should be losing to the Rockets especially when the Rockets shot around 38% for the game!!! There's just no way that should happen. Either the players don't care or their coach is bad. I think Kobe would take care of the first option, so the second is the only logical option. They're about "championships", yet you completely embarrass Phil Jackson, probably the greatest coach ever, and don't even give him some time to make a decision? Everyone knows defense wins championships, so if the Lakers are about championships, why hire an offensively minded coach?

[probskN]

Actions speak louder than words. I don't care what he says, he needs to drill it in to the players. Watching the game, I see complete disregard for defense. There's no way the Lakers should be losing to the Rockets especially when the Rockets shot around 38% for the game!!! There's just no way that should happen. Either the players don't care or their coach is bad. I think Kobe would take care of the first option, so the second is the only logical option. They're about "championships", yet you completely embarrass Phil Jackson, probably the greatest coach ever, and don't even give him some time to make a decision? Everyone knows defense wins championships, so if the Lakers are about championships, why hire an offensively minded coach?

The fact that defense wins championships is exactly the reason that D'Antoni's never been able to win a championship, even though he had a great shot back in the run n gun days of his Phoenix Suns. The fact that they were able to get so many possessions put up big point totals, which won them games, obviously. The problem is that this Laker team doesn't really have "young legs" and I don't see buying into taking shots 3-8 seconds on the shotclock on a consistent basis. Wrong decision by the Lakers front office? Yes. Will he get fired? No, look what happened with Mike Brown; he stayed a while.

[Void]

I think everybody should chill until Nash comes back 100%. If they still suck after 20 games or so with Nash in there, then its time to worry. D'Antoni is experimenting with the roster right now. he gave Ebanks a run last game, he gave Earl Clark a run this game. He's trying to figure out what works. I think he deserves more time. I wasn't in favor of him being hired, but he should get a chance.

[The Logo]

I know that D'Antoni has been benching Gasol and all that but he wasn't even playing in this game because of an injury. Also, he doesn't play Pau to his best suit which is in the post, but we haven't had a coach who put Pau in the post since Jackson did. As for defensively, sure D'Antoni isn't known as a defensive specialist, but ultumiately it's not him who's playing defense out there. It's the players. They're the ones who are making the covers, when to press when not to. The players already have a firm grasp of what to do on defense and defense is simple for the most part in the NBA: covering your area or man. Offense on the other hand however is hard to teach due to learning all the plays and whether your plays are successful in games or not and the offense was not successful under Mike Brown. As for the Hack a Howard strategy other teams use, to me although he's a horrible free throw shooter, I say we keep him in there because no one else on our team who is a big man has the ability to play defense like Dwight Howard does. Finally, as for firing D'Antoni, too early. Wait until Nash comes back.

[TeoTheGreek13]

I haven't watched the Lakers this season but 2-3 quarters, so I don't have an opinion on whether D'Antoni does good or bad but all of you (who want him out) should chill out.

The Lakers are almost a whole new team, building the chemistry is a lengthy process.
Besides, don't forget that the Lakers bench isn't exactly the best in the league. Don't just blame D'Antoni.

AND, wait for Nash to come back. He's old... but he's Nash. A guy who averaged double double last season.
Nash's ball handling is more effective than Kobe's because he usually makes better decisions. He's an all-time great at it.

Just wait. Lakers' potentials are still there.

[The Future]

They just got him.

Not gonna happen anytime soon.

[Poohdini]

I said it multiple time dantonni is a good coach for offense but not defense

wow you were so right, props

now tell us something we dont know

[celtic fan]

As a Celtics fan... I approve of this thread, just like I approved of the Antoni (no D) hiring