Owner Leslie Alexander got in to the thick of things right from the get saying
“We are thrilled to add a coach of Mike’s caliber and experience. Mike’s ingenuity laid the groundwork for what drives success in today’s NBA and we are confident in his ability to help reignite our pursuit of a championship.”
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Alexander also said during the press conference he felt both the team and James Harden took unnecessary criticism from the media this season. He said the Rockets have the third best record in the past 10 seasons.