D’Antoni vs Jackson: a Contrast in Coaching Styles

Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said he chose to hire Mike D’Antoni over fan-favorite and 11-time champion Phil Jackson because he felt D’Antoni’s system would be a better fit for the Lakers current roster. Only time will tell though if he made the right decision.

Now no one doubts that D’Antoni’s system can be implemented on the fly much quicker than the triangle system that Jackson prefers, but Jackson’s coaching style and familiarity with the team’s core players may have ultimately led to more team success.

Knicks will regret not signing Phil Jackson

The New York Knicks pulled the trigger and removed the interim label from assistant coach Mike Woodson’s name ending speculation that Phil Jackson would be leading this team next year.

Although nothing has been substantiated, there had been rumors floating about that Jackson had some interest in the Knicks head coaching position.

The ‘Jordan-factor’ has hurt Kobe Bryant in MVP race

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant is arguably one of the greatest players of all time but as good as Kobe has been it makes you wonder; why does Kobe only have one MVP award on his resume? Well there are a lot of reasons really and many of them can be traced back to Michael Jordan.

Kobe is a victim of the legacy that Jordan left. I mean you can’t fault Kobe for wanting to emulate the player who most consider the greatest player of all time but when you step into Jordan’s shadow you can expect to be overlooked at times.

Immaturity of Magic’s Howard, Lakers’ Bynum hurting their teams

At various points this season the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic were in discussions to swap their star centers Andrew Bynum and Dwight Howard. Both teams were looking to move their centers for different reasons but in the end it seems that maybe they were just looking to swap headaches.

Bynum has played great for the Lakers during his six year career, when he has played that is. The major concern with Bynum going into this season was his health issues so the Lakers were willing to trade him if it meant bringing back the ultra-durable Howard.

Patrick Ewing to coach the New York Knicks?

Although interim head coach Mike Woodson seems to be doing a good job with the New York Knicks, he is not a lock to be their head coach next season. If the Knicks do decide to go another direction next year though, there is an ex-Knick who would love a shot at the job; former Knicks’ center Patrick Ewing.

Knicks need a Phil-In: Carmelo Anthony ill fit in D’Antoni’s system

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Poor Carmelo Anthony. Anthony hasn’t looked comfortable in Coach Mike D’Antoni's offense since coming to the New York Knicks via trade last year.

Kobe Goes H.A.M.

Really Kobe? Really? I mean what does Kobe Bryant have to prove at this point in his career?

I don’t know what point Kobe is trying to make but he has now scored over 40 points in three straight games this week.