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Mike D'Antoni Explains Anthony Randolph's Role with the Knicks

It’s often said that young players succeed when they know what is expected of them. But for Randolph, it makes little sense to give them a set of expectations when he is a confusing player even for the coaches who know him best. What he needs is regular playing time, not a prescribed role. Over time, Randolph’s strengths will become clear, and his role will create itself. But he’s a player who needs that kind of searching period where his mistakes will be tolerated and his game can find itself organically.

Mike “The Pringles Guy” D’Antoni

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We tried to put him in a New York state of mind and hopefully it works out.

Mike D’Antoni after presentation to LBJ today.

Stephen Colbert & The New York Knicks.

Mike D’Antoni

Slam August 2004

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Mike D'Antoni Uses Google (Posting & Toasting)

D’Antoni preached meritocracy but was far from practicing it, even while the team was mired in loss after loss. Most famously, before trading Nate Robinson, D’Antoni sat the energetic guard for 14 games with the claim he wanted players on the floor who would help the Knicks win. For the better part of the season, the Knicks were losing while Lee would barely play ‘D’, Duhon could not lead a fast, fast break, and Gallinari would just disappear. But the whipping boy was Nate Robinson who had been used to clean up many a double digit deficit granted by the starters.

Knicks Fanatics- Leadership Class Discussion: Mike D’Antoni Ain’t No Pat Riley

His expression pretty much sums the game up.

There is something that we’re not quite doing. We’re there, we’re playing pretty well, but we’re not getting over the hump. It’s bugging me and we’ll keep looking at it, keep trying to tweak things better both offensively and defensively.

Mike D’Antoni “NYK at MIN”

Even after a 3 game winning streak, Mike D’Antoni still feels inclined to halt all signs of progress.