Mike D'Antoni

His knees healthy and his attitude adjusted, Phoenix's Amaré Stoudemire is brilliantly blending his explosive skills into a well-stocked team that may finally be poised to win a title

A star is hurt, but the dynamic offense isn't slowing down for anyone

For better or worse—in some cases much, much worse—the opening months did not go as some teams expected

In eight splendid days as an assistant coach for the PHOENIX SUNS, the author took a hit from Shawn Marion, lost a bet on Amaré Stoudemire and learned to love the game in a whole new way