New Lakers coach no biggie to Thunder
BY DARNELL MAYBERRY NewsOK.com
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY - Thunder coach Scott Brooks was complimentary of newly named Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni when asked before the game about his thoughts on what is currently the hottest topic in the league.
“Coach D'Antoni is a great coach,” Brooks said. “He's had nothing but success in his career, Phoenix and New York. I'm sure he's going to do well. He has a lot of talent to work with; some of the best players in basketball and he has a great coaching style. He's going to have a lot of success.”
In the next breath, Brooks said D'Antoni's hire is of no concern to the Thunder and its quest to return to the NBA Finals.
“That doesn't change how we look at things at all,” Brooks said. “We focus on our team, our growth, our development, how we play. It has no bearing on us moving forward. We know that the Lakers are one of the best teams in basketball. That doesn't change. We still focus on how we play and approach every game the same.”
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