The ex-Knicks coach has turned into a polarizing figure during what has been
the Lakers' worst season since arriving in Los Angeles in 1960. So it would
be extremely difficult for the Lakers to bring him back.
They also are
looking to change their style to one that better fits Kobe Bryant and Pau
Gasol, whom they plan on re-signing this summer when he becomes free.
One league source said there is sentiment within the Lakers' executive
offices for a "peaceful, mutual parting" with D'Antoni, who has one season
left on his contract at $4 million. There's another season beyond that, but
it is at the team's option.
"They don't want to fire Mike," the source said.
因為創下1960年以來，隊史最爛戰績，球團實在很難有理由留下他。
而且湖人也想改變球風，讓風格更適合 Kobe 跟 Gasol，他們計畫將 Gasol 簽回。
但消息指出，其實湖人並沒有急著要跟 MDA 分道揚鑣。
「湖人並不想開除 MDA。」
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The lakers will pay an undisclosed sum of MDA $4 million next season
湖人應該會付給 MDA 總合約 4M 的薪水。(給你錢，快點走?)
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Lakers probably won't have new coach before May 20 lottery. Will likely hire
high-salaried big-name NBA guy or NBA assistant with upside.
湖人抽樂透之前不會先找新教練。
預計不是找大牌，就是找很有潛力的助理教練來頂。