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Philadelphia 76ers Top 100 Moments of 2016 Part I 100-76

Dec 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) heads down court in the second half of the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. Nuggets won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) heads down court in the second half of the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. Nuggets won 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Houston Rockets sign 76ers assistant head coach Mike D’Antoni as head coach

Despite less than a season’s employ as Philadelphia 76ers assistant head coach, Mike D’Antoni was quickly poached by the Houston Rockets.

Mike D’Antoni came to the Philadelphia 76ers via the relationship he had with special advisor Jerry Colangelo.   Head coach Brett Brown was handed a roster in dire need of development, as well as pitted with injuries.

In short, there was more mission than troops.

And so, D’Antoni arrived and in a fashion of NFL coaching roles, he assumed the offense responsibilities.  The team immediately responded, climbing off an NFL worst offense to end up 29th in the NBA.

While the team only won ten games, the willingness of D’Antoni served his interests well in the NBA.  He was brought in to interview for the vacant head coaching position of the Houston Rockets.

Next: Can Philadelphia 76ers Pass True Test Of Champions

In Parts II through IV, we will continue our journey through 2016.  While it’s an exciting future awaiting the team around the corner, there is plenty of lessons to be learned by taking one last look in the rear view mirror.