After the Knicks' disappointing series against the Celtics, in which they were swept, is there really a reason to keep coach, Mike D'Antoni around? There were times during the series when New York seemed to watch Boston score. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce have probably never had jumpers that open in practice. If the ultimate goal is for the Knicks to win a championship, then I believe letting D'Antoni go is the best choice to make. His "outscore the other team" philosophy is a very poor one and obviously not even an effective one. Although NY was short of Chauncey Billups and a healthy Amare in games and 3 and 4, it seems that a move at the coaching position would have to happen eventually anyway. I don't believe D'Antoni will get fired this off-season because his hasn't had a full season with both 'Melo and Amare but I doubt if the team improves much. The Knicks should hire a coach who at least has a defensive strategy because their current style of basketball will not bring the trophy to MSG.Daily updated basketball blog. Covers all levels of the sport, as well as video games and fantasy play.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Time To Pack?
After the Knicks' disappointing series against the Celtics, in which they were swept, is there really a reason to keep coach, Mike D'Antoni around? There were times during the series when New York seemed to watch Boston score. Ray Allen and Paul Pierce have probably never had jumpers that open in practice. If the ultimate goal is for the Knicks to win a championship, then I believe letting D'Antoni go is the best choice to make. His "outscore the other team" philosophy is a very poor one and obviously not even an effective one. Although NY was short of Chauncey Billups and a healthy Amare in games and 3 and 4, it seems that a move at the coaching position would have to happen eventually anyway. I don't believe D'Antoni will get fired this off-season because his hasn't had a full season with both 'Melo and Amare but I doubt if the team improves much. The Knicks should hire a coach who at least has a defensive strategy because their current style of basketball will not bring the trophy to MSG.
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