As the Sixers continue to flip through resumes for who will be chosen as the next head coach, Mike D’Antoni should be a name that the team stays away from. Yes, D’Antoni has one of the brightest offensive minds in the NBA. Yes, he has his fingerprints all over the modern game and its emphasis on pace and shooting. But what D’Antoni isn’t is the coach that can bring the most out of the current Sixers team with its current pieces.
History
It feels like Mike D’Antoni has been around the NBA forever. The 69-year-old is known for his fast-paced offensive-oriented system which has proven to be effective for regular-season success throughout the years.