Mike D'Antoni Praises Rockets' Roster
Hall of Famer Mike D'Antoni told Sports Illustrated the Rockets' defense and firepower make them exciting to coach, a day after Amen Thompson's $208M extension.
Mike D'Antoni, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, has praised the Houston Rockets roster in an interview with Sports Illustrated.
He added that he would not try to force the Rockets squad into one of his own past offensive systems.
Amen Thompson signed a five-year, $208 million extension with the Rockets on 7 September 2026. Kevin Durant weighed in on the contract.
If Udoka's group performs the way D'Antoni describes, the Rockets' defence and firepower could make them one of the more closely watched teams once the season gets under way.
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