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MANILA, Philippines – Mike D’Antoni will be taking over the role vacated by former Lakers head coach Mike Brown, reports said Monday, November 12 (Manila time).
D’Antoni’s appointment was first reported by the Los Angeles Times. The same report was confirmed by USA Today, citing D’Antoni’s agent Warren LeGarie.
“Dr. [Jerry] Buss, Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak were unanimous that Mike D’Antoni was the best coach for the team at this time,” Lakers spokesman John Black said, as quoted by the LA Times. Jerry Buss is the majority owner of the Lakers, while Jim Buss and Kupchack are top executives of the team.
The former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks head coach signed a 3-year deal worth $12 million, with an option to extend one more year, according to the LA Times.
Earlier this month, Brown was fired after the Lakers lost four of its first give games in the current NBA season.
Reports indicated that former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson was being wooed to take over coaching duties, but the LA Times’ Mike Bresnahan said that Jackson was “asking for the moon,” citing sources. -Rappler.com
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