Phil Jackson had Tex Winter. He died a bit ago dude.
Just to weigh in re: this assistant coach issue.. I'd also love for MDA to bring on a defensive strategist, but I just don't see it happening due to the fact Dan D' antoni is the current d- coach (if this is not accurate please someone correct me). I think to MDA to replace his brother w someone else would be like selling him out. He just not going to do that.
I think the idea should be to find someone who's willing to come in and colaborate with MDA's older brother. Replacing him is simply off the table in IMO.
Is there a limit to asst. coaches. Dantoni is coaching fo his life, if nepotism is holding him back, the ged rid of them all.