Mike D’Antoni wasn’t afraid to coach differently and Amar’e Stoudemire was ready for it

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 08: (L-R) Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks, head coach Mike D'Antoni and team president Donnie Walsh address the media during a press conference on July 8, 2010 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheis