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Former NY Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni wins big in Laker shakeup, but his hiring is a gamble for Kobe Bryant

nydailynews.com

Still hard to believe, but Mike D’Antoni beat out Phil Jackson for the Lakers job, and the D’Antoni era is expected to start Sunday against the Rockets.

Brian Kamenetzky, ESPN.com

New Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni hopes finally to get on the bench Sunday and coach his new team as they host the Rockets.

CNNSI.com

Mike D'Antoni has high expectations for a team he sees having a high-scoring offense. But meeting those lofty goals won't be easy, even for the star-studded Lakers, writes Ben Golliver.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Kobe Bryant had 31 points, Metta World Peace hit five 3-pointers while scoring 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers played Mike D'Antoni's style of up-tempo basketball in a 114-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.