HOUSTON – Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced the team has named Mike D’Antoni as the 13th head coach in the history of the franchise and the fifth since Leslie Alexander took over ownership in 1993.
“We are thrilled to add a coach of Mike’s caliber and experience,” said Alexander. “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.”
D’Antoni has over a quarter of a century of coaching experience. Over a four season span as head coach of Phoenix from 2004-05 through 2007-08, he guided the Suns to a record of 232-96 (.