D'Antoni accepts offer, chooses Knicks over Bulls

**Batpuff** · 05-10-2008, 08:01 PM

The New York Knicks have agreed in principle with Mike D'Antoni to become the next coach, the team said Saturday. A news conference will be scheduled upon the completion of the contract.
The former Phoenix Suns coach, who was also sought by the Chicago Bulls, has accepted a four-year, $24 million deal to take over the Knicks. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith reported Saturday morning the terms of the contract, which will make D'Antoni the league's third-highest-paid coach based on annual salary.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3389987

**RavenBoy** · 05-10-2008, 09:05 PM

well congrats to him

bluegrassballa · 05-11-2008, 12:08 AM

Don't know if this was a wise choice for D'Antoni. He's gonna have his hands full.

**-STAT-** · 05-11-2008, 12:37 AM

Hate to see D'Antoni leave Phoenix but the money calls in this case. Hopefully he is successful in New York.

**Amun-Ra** · 05-12-2008, 10:12 AM

Real good move... He will get maybe 15- 20 wins next season.

bluegrassballa · 05-12-2008, 06:46 PM

Amun-Ra Wrote:Real good move... He will get maybe 15- 20 wins next season.

Being a little to positive aint you? JK

**TidesHoss32** · 05-12-2008, 09:35 PM

A bad move by D'Antoni IMO..the Knicks are a mess from top to bottom and basically need a complete overhaul..It was a great hire by the Knicks, but I dont think anybody could win right now in New York.

bluegrassballa · 05-13-2008, 12:07 AM

I would've went with the Bulls gratefully, IMO.

**vundy33** · 05-13-2008, 08:54 PM

Really stupid decision...