Whenever Kobe takes less shots and/or racks up assists, some people say that he’s sacrificing for the team. Well coach Mike D’Antoni looks at it another way. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Pau Gasol Reacts To New Bench Role!
I don’t think any player would be happy to hear that they are going back to riding the pine. Of course this includes Pau Gasol. Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni said the team will be best served with Gasol as a substitute. Check out Gasol’s reaction after the jump… GameTimeGirl
NBA: Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni Promises Changes When Pau Gasol Returns
Pau Gasol has had a rough season so far including a concussion that has kept him sidelined. Though he’s had issues with head coach Mike D’Antoni, the controversial coach says he plans implement some changes when Gasol does return. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie
NBA: Pau Gasol Frustrated With Benching & Addresses Trade Rumors
Pau Gasol was benched for the fourth time in the fourth quarter since Mike D’Antoni took over as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Last night he had a lowly 2 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 27 minutes before being sent to the bench during the Lakers loss to the Clippers. Check out what he had to say after the jump. Shay Marie
NBA: Mike D’Antoni Responds to Amare Stoudemire’s Comment About Never Learning Defense
Amare Stoudemire made some stunning admissions recently when he said he never learned defense in his career. That’s pretty crazy considering how long he’s been in the league but then you remember Mike D’Antoni was his head coach for more than 8½ seasons in Phoenix and New York and everyone knows defense is one of D’Antoni’s shortcomings. Still Mike didn’t appreciate Amare’s comments. Check out what he had to say after the jump. Shay Marie
NBA: Amar’e Stoudemire Takes Shot At Mike D’Antoni
One game back and Stat is making headlines. Gotta love this guy. Amar’e Stoudemire spoke with reporters yesterday at Knicks practice and jabbed at former Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni while talking about his own shortcomings. Check out what he had to say… GameTimeGirl
