Mike D’Antoni : (6)

" You have guys that are comfortable in certain roles and they’ve made a lot of money in the role that they’ve been in, so it’s hard for them to change or envision doing something different from what they’re doing because what they’re doing obviously was giving them a lot of success. " - Mike D'Antoni

" I think the bottom line, even though there are some bumps and bruises here and there, is Kobe will lead you to victories. " - Mike D'Antoni

" Some of the hard part of coaching is to be able to drag people over to the next side. People are comfortable with doing business a certain way. When that business kind of shifts to get people to change, it’s not easy. It’s a process. " - Mike D'Antoni

" The big thing about coaching is, however you are, that’s how you’ve got to do it. " - Mike D'Antoni

" Some players need it and some don’t. Some have a little too much confidence. But bench players, guys in secondary roles, just need a shot of confidence all the time. " - Mike D'Antoni

" Pau’s a great guy. " - Mike D'Antoni