I had problems with some of his approach, but D'Antoni certainly was a good soldier.
For a couple of years, he coached a team of misfits. As soon as he experienced a small degree of success last year, the team was dismantled. He never complained in public. And this year he's again had an impossible task, expected to create a team with a constant-changing roster (including some with selfish reps). Meanwhile, the players knew he was just a lame-deck.
I feel sorry for him, but I probably shouldn't. He had a very-high paying job and will probably land another one eventually.
All in all, he's pretty classy.
For a couple of years, he coached a team of misfits. As soon as he experienced a small degree of success last year, the team was dismantled. He never complained in public. And this year he's again had an impossible task, expected to create a team with a constant-changing roster (including some with selfish reps). Meanwhile, the players knew he was just a lame-deck.
I feel sorry for him, but I probably shouldn't. He had a very-high paying job and will probably land another one eventually.
All in all, he's pretty classy.