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Originally Posted by billmac91
Will I get shot for mentioning Mike D'Antoni in the 08-09 Suns thread? Anyone think he's a good enough coach to get the Knicks to the playoffs in his first season? The Knicks put up some serious points tongiht...first game obviosuly, but a much different tempo and attitude....
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No you won't get shot, but I am very glad Steve Kerr kicked his ass out of Phoenix.
It was very interesting that D'Antoni didn't play Stephon Marbury at all tonight. The Knicks did put up big numbers but the Heat aren't exactly the best team in the East either. I will give credit to D'Antoni that his style is fun and allows his players to put up big numbers, but I don't think the Knicks have the players to consistently put up those numbers. D'Antoni had great shooters in Phoenix and he doesn't have that same talent in New York. I actually hope he is successful in New York because the style is fun to watch.
New York won't have a better record than
Boston
Orlando
Detroit
Atlanta
Cleveland
Toronto
New Jersey
Washington
So no playoffs for the Knicks.