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OFFICIAL: Lakers Hire Mike D'Antoni

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The_Ripper:
Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed on Sunday night that the team has signed Mike D'Antoni to a multi-year contract.

The team is expected to have a press conference to announce the deal most likely on Tuesday or Wednesday of the coming week.

According to Black, Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss, executive vice president Jim Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak were unanimous that D'Antoni was the best coach for the team at this time.

Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash both expressed support for the idea of playing for D'Antoni, who was Nash's coach in Phoenix when the point guard won consecutive MVP awards in 2005 and 2006.

Citizen-Y:
And down goes to the defense.

Black Male:
Eh

PLANT:
This is a good move by LA.  Having Mike D will help out the offense big time which is what they need.  The players they have are all defensive minded enough (minus nash) to get the job done on D. 

M Dogg™:
The personal the Lakers have is very heavy on defense. You have Dwight Howard and Ron Artest who were defensive players of the year and Kobe Bryant who has great defense and Paul Gasol is good enough. I am not sold on this hire though. I thought they should bring back Phil, but it looks like he was asking for some control over personal and Jim Buss was said to be against that. I have a feeling that once Jerry Buss dies, Jim will fire most the Laker's front office and go on an ego trip that would make Jerry Jones and Al Davis jealous.

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