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.
因为创下1960年以来，队史最烂战绩，球团实在很难有理由留下他。
而且湖人也想改变球风，让风格更适合 Kobe 跟 Gasol，他们计画将 Gasol 签回。
但消息指出，其实湖人并没有急着要跟 MDA 分道扬镳。
“湖人并不想开除 MDA。”
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The lakers will pay an undisclosed sum of MDA $4 million next season
湖人应该会付给 MDA 总合约 4M 的薪水。(给你钱，快点走?)
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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.
湖人抽乐透之前不会先找新教练。
预计不是找大牌，就是找很有潜力的助理教练来顶。