[ IMAGES: Images ON turn off | ACCOUNT: User Status is LOCKED why? ]

Kobe on D'Antoni's system
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum
Page 2 of 2 ‹ Previous 1  2 
« Reply To Topic
Author Thread
Bonn1997
Posts: 58654
Alba Posts: 2
Joined: 2/2/2004
Member: #581
USA
7/24/2008  1:12 PM
Posted by djsunyc:

d'antoni w/ suns:

03/04: 21-40 (marbury for a month, jj, amare, marion)

since nash was signed in 2004:

04/05: 2-5 (barbosa, jj, q, marion, amare)
05/06: 0-3 (barbosa, bell, marion, diaw)
06/07: 2-4 (barbosa, bell, marion, amare, diaw)
07/08: 0-1

d'antoni on suns w/o nash: 25-53
since 2004 w/o nash: 4-13

[Edited by - djsunyc on 07-24-2008 12:51 PM]

Was D'Antoni not coaching the Suns the year before the Marbury trade where they won about 45 games?
AUTOADVERT
4949
Posts: 29378
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 4/25/2006
Member: #1126
USA
7/24/2008  1:29 PM
Posted by EnySpree:
Posted by 4949:

You hear that Eny? That came from Kobe Bryant. Fun is the key word.

Ok I'm confused to why you're mentioning me here.

Um just messing with ya dude!
I'll never trust this' team again.
fishmike
Posts: 53902
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 7/19/2002
Member: #298
USA
7/24/2008  1:31 PM
^^no
"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
4949
Posts: 29378
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 4/25/2006
Member: #1126
USA
7/24/2008  1:34 PM
Posted by Andrew:
Posted by djsunyc:

d'antoni is also kobe's favorite player of all time, that's why he wore #8 (d'antoni's # in italy).

I read that too, but in a subsequent article Kobe denied the #8 link to d'antoni.

Huh, that's interesting. Because just before D'Antoni was signed here, I did a little research on him and I saw the same thing in another article several months ago about him taking #8 in 'honor' of D'Anotoni.
I'll never trust this' team again.
4949
Posts: 29378
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 4/25/2006
Member: #1126
USA
7/24/2008  1:35 PM
Posted by BlueSeats:

Marbury is gonna hate this system. He needs 7 seconds just to plod the ball across the timeline. Then another 16 seconds to dribble around at the top of the key before getting his own layup blocked.

Where, oh where, will Steph find his joy?

Expect him to turn it over a lot more under that system also. What a dweeb!
I'll never trust this' team again.
4949
Posts: 29378
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 4/25/2006
Member: #1126
USA
7/24/2008  1:37 PM
Posted by BRIGGS:

How is the Dantoni system when Steve Nash is not playing?

Denver 1999 14-36
Suns without Nash 34-76

So while he had tremendous success during the regular season--having the two time mVP seemed to be the pure conduit as Dantoni is a pure lottery coach otherwise as proven.

"dumphelreller%^$#*^&%$^%'!!! (almost choking on my drink)

If we can get 34 wins this next season, that would be a huge upgrade.
I'll never trust this' team again.
4949
Posts: 29378
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 4/25/2006
Member: #1126
USA
7/24/2008  1:46 PM
Posted by djsunyc:

d'antoni w/ suns:

03/04: 21-40 (marbury for a month, jj, amare, marion)

since nash was signed in 2004:

04/05: 2-5 (barbosa, jj, q, marion, amare)
05/06: 0-3 (barbosa, bell, marion, diaw)
06/07: 2-4 (barbosa, bell, marion, amare, diaw)
07/08: 0-1

d'antoni on suns w/o nash: 25-53
since 2004 w/o nash: 4-13

[Edited by - djsunyc on 07-24-2008 12:51 PM]

This is why I created the 'High Shooting Percentage, At Least Some D, Is What's Going To Make A D'Antoni Type Team' thread, which I just pulled up again.

If you look at it closely, you will see that it wasn't necessarily just Nash that made the Suns a success.
I'll never trust this' team again.
Andrew
Posts: 26600
Alba Posts: 2
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #1
USA
7/24/2008  1:49 PM
Posted by 4949:

Huh, that's interesting. Because just before D'Antoni was signed here, I did a little research on him and I saw the same thing in another article several months ago about him taking #8 in 'honor' of D'Anotoni.

This is the article I remember.

Link

Kobe Bryant expressed his "love" for new KnicksNew York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni but debunked a myth that he broke into the NBA wearing No. 8 in honor of the former Italian star.

It's been widely reported Bryant wore No. 8 most of his career in honor of D'Antoni, whom Bryant grew up watching in Italy. Bryant switched to "24" two years ago.

"I wore 8 for something different," Bryant told The Post. "I love Mike. Mike's my man, but it had nothing to do with him. It's a myth, but I love him though."


PURE KNICKS LOVE
4949
Posts: 29378
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 4/25/2006
Member: #1126
USA
7/24/2008  2:01 PM
Posted by Andrew:
Posted by 4949:

Huh, that's interesting. Because just before D'Antoni was signed here, I did a little research on him and I saw the same thing in another article several months ago about him taking #8 in 'honor' of D'Anotoni.

This is the article I remember.

Link

Kobe Bryant expressed his "love" for new KnicksNew York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni but debunked a myth that he broke into the NBA wearing No. 8 in honor of the former Italian star.

It's been widely reported Bryant wore No. 8 most of his career in honor of D'Antoni, whom Bryant grew up watching in Italy. Bryant switched to "24" two years ago.

"I wore 8 for something different," Bryant told The Post. "I love Mike. Mike's my man, but it had nothing to do with him. It's a myth, but I love him though."

Huh, actually I do remember this one also. I wonder what the other reason was? Well hey, at least he loves D'Antoni. Now I can walk away with a smile on my face. Thanks.
I'll never trust this' team again.
franco12
Posts: 34069
Alba Posts: 4
Joined: 2/19/2004
Member: #599
USA
7/24/2008  2:42 PM
Posted by BRIGGS:

How is the Dantoni system when Steve Nash is not playing?

Denver 1999 14-36
Suns without Nash 34-76

So while he had tremendous success during the regular season--having the two time mVP seemed to be the pure conduit as Dantoni is a pure lottery coach otherwise as proven.

Briggs- just because we don't have the personnel that fit in D'Antoni's system, should we instead go with a dumbed down offense?

I mean, that is pretty much what Isiah ran last year - dribble and shoot! Because face it, most of our guys ain't the brightest stars in sky.

I'd rather have a coach that challenges our players to be smart- the ones that can get it will do well. We'll find out about Crawford, for sure.

Sink or Swim!

We've got to stop babying them and not asking for more from our players. I think most complained about Isiah making excuses.

The excuses are gone!
Page 2 of 2 ‹ Previous 1  2 
« Reply To Topic
Kobe on D'Antoni's system
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum

©2001-2025 ultimateknicks.comm All rights reserved. About Us.
This site is not affiliated with the NY Knicks or the National Basketball Association in any way.
You may visit the official NY Knicks web site by clicking here.

All times (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time.

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy