LOS ANGELES >> The roar of disapproval erupted at the mention of his name. The cause of the reaction went deeper than Lakers fans simply booing an opposing team’s coach.
The heckling directed toward Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni also stemmed from his tumultuous two seasons with the Lakers that featured countless injuries and mixed support for his fast-paced system.
D’Antoni joked, “I try not to” reflect on his two seasons with the Lakers (2012-14) that ended with a combined 67-87 record.
“It just didn’t fit and didn’t work,” D’Antoni said. “But the time here was great.