Houston Rockets Mike D'Antoni (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith cited potential obstacles in the way of the Houston Rockets’ search for their next head coach.
The Houston Rockets are undergoing a rebuild of sorts, as they’re seeking to hire their 15th coach in the history of the Rockets franchise. The Rockets’ latest coach, Mike D’Antoni, decided to pass on the opportunity to remain with the franchise for the coming years, as there was reported friction between he and Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta.
The Rockets are one of many teams in pursuit of a head coach, as the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are also seeking to hire a new coach to lead their respective franchises.