SI.com · Jul 28, 2021
Report: Nets' Mike D'Antoni Steps Away from Full-Time Role as Assistant
Nets assistant coach Mike D'Antoni is stepping away from his full-time coaching role on Steve Nash's staff and is expected to pursue head coaching jobs in the future, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
D'Antoni was a finalist for the Portland coaching job this offseason before the Trail Blazers decided to hire Chauncey Billups as their next coach. He has had several coaching stints with various NBA teams including the Nuggets, the Suns, the Knicks, the Lakers and the Rockets. His longest duration as a head coach was five years in Phoenix.