I have more "proof" that his job was never on the line when compared to posters saying it was. They have no proof to backup their so called claims.
Dolan gave MDA a 4 year contract. If his job were ever on the line, he would have been fired a long time ago. Way before this year went under way. Dolan gave him 4 years, because everyone knew we had no chance of winning during our first two years under MDA & no one is expecting a championship this year. Next year is a different stroy. Thats his contract year. Dolan is not about to fire the coach & or GM that's turned this franchise around in LESS that 3 years. He was never about to "fire" the head coach that was leading (and now led) his franchise to the playoffs for the 1st time in 7 years. If MDA's job were ever "on the line this year" he would have been fired during our losing streak of 6 consecutive & 9 out of 10 overall. MDA, Walsh, Dolan & realistic fans all know we're still in rebuilding mode. This is not the final roster & it's not the finished product.
Or they rightly thought it would be illogical to fire a coach a few games before the end of the season and while the team are still in the race for a playoff spot. There's nothing to say that had the team gone on the losing 9/10 run in January, that D'Antoni wouldn't be replaced. I think the fact that he has quite a large contract doesn't help. It's all speculation at the end of the day and only management know what the fact of the matter was/is. Personally I don't really give a toss as long as the team continues to improve. I'm neither for or against D'Antoni. I just request that the coaching and playing staff respect the colours they represent, game in game out.