The real enduring secret of Mike D'Antoni's success is how he leaned into smaller, faster lineups and 3-point shots and allowed talented guards to thrive. It’s not like he was the first to discover the value of floor spacing or the added value of a 3-pointer, but D’Antoni was the one who weaponized it into an entire system. He did so, in part, by having the humility to get out of his stars’ way. “He saw his job as maximizing the players and letting the players be the centerpiece,” said former Rockets and Sixers executive Daryl Morey, who paired with D’Antoni for four seasons in Houston.
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