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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by mikol13, May 26, 2016.

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Doyou agree with the Rockets decision to hire Mike D'Antoni as their new head coach?

  1. YES

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  2. NO

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  1. mikol13

    mikol13 Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!
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    UPDATE: Blog post...

     
  2. cdrive

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rockets have chosen Mike D'Antoni as coach, source said.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/735941901707137024">May 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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  3. dharocks

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    Fine. Whatever.
     
  4. Convictedstupid

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    it's happening
     
  6. Captain Hook

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    This has been a tough day for the Houston Rockets and its fanbase
     
  7. Plowman

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    Les, you jacka$$...
     
  8. glimmertwins

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    this is bull****...complete bull****....
     
  9. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    dumb. Rockets fans keep expecting More....and end up getting Les.

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Houston is finalizing a deal to hire Mike D'Antoni as head coach, league sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVertical">@TheVertical</a>.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/735941833767813120">May 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Houston is surrounding D'Antoni with an experienced, high-level coaching staff, including possibly Jeff Bzdelik as defensive coordinator.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/735942314128871424">May 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rockets hope to improve defense with personnel, staffing, relying on D'Antoni's expertise to maintain the offense, source said.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/735942326049112064">May 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Les Alexander wins out. <a href="https://t.co/p1DfDi6Y8p">https://t.co/p1DfDi6Y8p</a></p>&mdash; ClutchFans (@clutchfans) <a href="https://twitter.com/clutchfans/status/735942393443160064">May 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">D'Antoni is finalizing a four-year deal with the Rockets that will include a team option in final year, league sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVertical">@TheVertical</a>.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/735943339619409921">May 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">D'Antoni is finalizing a four-year deal with the Rockets that will include a team option in final year, league sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVertical">@TheVertical</a>.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/735943339619409921">May 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Daryl Morey a month ago on the new coach: &quot;I think it’s going to be someone who embodies what we need which is to get our defense stronger.&quot;</p>&mdash; ClutchFans (@clutchfans) <a href="https://twitter.com/clutchfans/status/735945977765339136">May 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    #9 Deuce, May 26, 2016
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  10. rhino17

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    yuck, im done
     
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    So Howard has no excuse to stay now.
     
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    Horrible.....
     
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    If this day couldn't get any worse. F May 26th 2016
     
  15. DustinS

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    Let's see what this assistant coaching staff dream team is going to look like
     
  16. mikol13

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    @WojVerticalNBA: Houston is surrounding D'Antoni with an experienced, high-level coaching staff, including possibly Jeff Bzdelik as defensive coordinator.
     
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    I said I wasn't going to drink tonight.

    I said...
     
  19. ksny15

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    Huge fail. Say bye to Harden when his contract is up and hello lottery for the next 8 years after.
     
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