NBA Ekings News has revealed that Mike D’Antoni is set to meet with franchise owner Michael Jordan to coach the Charlotte Hornets.
Former Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is set to meet with Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan to discuss the franchise’s coaching job. A source told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarovski.
The source said Mike D’Antoni was considered for the final of the Charlotte Hornets head coaching position before Goldens assistant coach Kenny Atkinson. The Golden State Warriors will assume the title during the NBA Finals. Before changing his mind and staying with the Warriors, Atkinson and the Hornets agreed in principle on a four-year agreement, but no contract was signed.
By the side of Kenny Atkinson has informed the Charlotte Hornets that he will not be the franchise’s new coach. He will remain with the Golden State Warriors as an assistant to the top team. He did, however, accept a job offer from the Hornets during the last week of the NBA finals. Further conversations with the Hornets’ organization led Atkinson to believe that staying with the Warriors was the best option. This was based both professionally and personally opinion.
Executive Meeting
And according to sources, Mike D’Antoni met with Charlotte Hornets executives twice before the Atkinson news came out. According to Dean’s statistics, Tony is at 217 wins and 102 losses in his four seasons in charge (2016-2020) as the Houston Rockets coach. He has led the team to one and three Western Finals. is to reach the semifinals of the conference
Mike D’Antoni, was named NBA Coach of the Year twice (2004 and 2017). He led the Houston Rockets to the highest win rate in the west during that period. For the last four years, (.682) has been behind the Toronto Raptors (.695). This is in all leagues during 16 seasons as head coach. He has, during that time, been head coach of the Denver, Phoenix, and Los Angeles Lakers. For New York Knicks and Houston De Anthony’s record was 672-527 (.560) and 54-56 in the playoffs.
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