After a series of discussions following a stretch of historically bad losses this week, the Los Angeles Lakers do not believe that an in-season coaching change will help the team and remain inclined to support Mike D’Antoni over the final 19 games of the season, sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.
While there is disappointment and frustration at the Lakers’ abysmal 21-42 record, general manager Mitch Kupchak has maintained a strong relationship with D’Antoni and has appreciated the job he’s done in keeping the team together and competitive on most nights. Shortly after Thursday night’s 48-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Kupchak met separately with D’Antoni and vice president of player personnel Jim Buss to discuss the state of the team, sources told ESPN on Friday.
