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Houston Rockets News / Basketball Network / November 14
D'Antoni defended his isolation-centric playbook with Harden in Houston: 'If that 1-on-1 was not efficient, we wouldn't do it'

D'Antoni defended his isolation-centric playbook with Harden in Houston: 'If that 1-on-1 was not efficient, we wouldn't do it'

It's an understatement to say that the James Harden-led Houston Rockets had one of the most unique playbooks in history. Instead of relying on motion, passing, and cutting, Mike D'Antoni instructed his team to either jack up 3-pointers or drive to the hoop.

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NBA head coaches with the most wins

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 16, 2023
Doc Rivers joins growing list of fired playoff coaches

Doc Rivers joins growing list of fired playoff coaches

After the regular season, two NBA coaches lost their jobs. Since then, four more have been fired.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2022
D'Antoni to meet with Hornets to discuss HC job

Mike D'Antoni to meet with Hornets owner Michael Jordan Tuesday to discuss HC job

The Charlotte Hornets may have a new leading candidate for their head-coaching vacancy. D'Antoni was among a large group of original interviewees in early May.

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Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker / June 6, 2022
Michael Jordan meeting with Hornets HC finalists this week

Michael Jordan meeting with Charlotte Hornets HC finalists this week

Mike D'Antoni and Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson are among the finalists meeting with Jordan this week.

Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson reportedly a front-runner for Hornets HC job
Report: Warriors' assistant Kenny Atkinson could be named Hornets HC by end of next week
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Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2022
Kings to interview Mark Jackson, Mike D'Antoni for HC job

Report: Kings to interview Mark Jackson, Mike D'Antoni for head coaching position

The Sacramento Kings plan to interview veteran head coaches Mark Jackson and Mike D'Antoni for their vacant head-coaching position.

D'Antoni, Jackson headline Kings' list of coaching candidates
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Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / October 30, 2020
Mike D'Antoni joins Brooklyn Nets as assistant coach

Mike D'Antoni joins Brooklyn Nets as assistant coach

Nash played for D'Antoni in Phoenix, where the two revolutionized basketball with the "Seven Seconds or Less" offense, which relied on quick passing and decision-making in order to keep a fast-paced, high-tempo attack.

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Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 15, 2020
Rockets plan 'culture reset' after D'Antoni departure

Rockets plan 'culture reset' after Mike D'Antoni departure

GM Daryl Morey will be a part of whatever plan the team has, as owner Tilman Fertitta does not plan to fire Morey.

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Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2020
Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni headed to NBA bubble despite coronavirus risks

Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni headed to NBA bubble despite coronavirus risks

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