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D’Antoni on Rockets, Legacy, and Coaching | NBA News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
Mike D’Antoni reflects on his groundbreaking tenure with the Houston Rockets, where he led them to a 65-win season and a Western Conference Finals run—despite never assembling a true “Big Three.” He credits Chris Paul’s arrival as the key to that success and laments how Paul’s injury derailed their championship hopes. Though his time in Houston ended amid pandemic chaos and playoff exits, D’Antoni remains deeply grateful for the city, team, and experience. He offers timeless coaching wisdom: passion, hard work, and player connection are universal keys to impact—whether mentoring teens or leading NBA stars—and reminds us that coaching’s greatest reward is shaping character at any level. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/21bbda0c68eac043