In a lengthy profile of Kenny Atkinson, The Athletic’s Moke Hamilton’s quotes Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni on what might be that most telling praise the Nets coach has received since taking over the Nets job in 2016-17.
The biggest difference between the Nets then and now, D’Antoni said, is that opponents can’t think they’ll arrive in New York, enjoy a night out on the town and expect to leave with a win.
“You can’t just come up here and think you’re gonna beat them,” D’Antoni said, adding “They’re playing hard every night.