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Not just Dantoni, but the trainers, the coaching staff, and everyone who has a hand in developing our Rookie.
Mike D?Antoni acknowledged he?d always wanted Mozgov in the Knicks starting lineup, and with his recent performances, the 7-foot rookie center has given the coach a reason to keep him there.
But I think Tim has played well enough to deserve it, first of all. And we should be better with more size.?
?I think he simplified his game,? D?Antoni said. ?We?ve got him in a spot where he can catch and dunk, and not trying to do too much, not trying to be too fast, slowed it down a little bit. And he?s not fouling every time. He?s doing a good job, playing overall better defensive game and he simplified his offense.?
Since returning to the rotation, he?s averaged 11.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, and shot 65.7 percent from the floor.
?I think it?s first because I feel the game better,? said Mozgov, who said he?s drawn confidence from the faith D?Antoni has shown in him and the knowledge his coach wants him on the court.
?When your coach wants you on the court and gives you some more confidence ... it?s great for you and really builds your confidence,? he said
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knic..._against_2Pr3kuUSwDQyEu2Pezyx6O#ixzz1DfIQ3aW5
Mike D?Antoni acknowledged he?d always wanted Mozgov in the Knicks starting lineup, and with his recent performances, the 7-foot rookie center has given the coach a reason to keep him there.
But I think Tim has played well enough to deserve it, first of all. And we should be better with more size.?
?I think he simplified his game,? D?Antoni said. ?We?ve got him in a spot where he can catch and dunk, and not trying to do too much, not trying to be too fast, slowed it down a little bit. And he?s not fouling every time. He?s doing a good job, playing overall better defensive game and he simplified his offense.?
Since returning to the rotation, he?s averaged 11.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, and shot 65.7 percent from the floor.
?I think it?s first because I feel the game better,? said Mozgov, who said he?s drawn confidence from the faith D?Antoni has shown in him and the knowledge his coach wants him on the court.
?When your coach wants you on the court and gives you some more confidence ... it?s great for you and really builds your confidence,? he said
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knic..._against_2Pr3kuUSwDQyEu2Pezyx6O#ixzz1DfIQ3aW5