<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson still is interested in the Bulls' vacant position and expects to hold a formal interview with general manager John Paxson sometime in the future. Reports last week suggested the Bulls had eliminated Johnson as a candidate, but that was never true. The Bulls were under the impression that Johnson might choose to focus on broadcasting next season, but they didn't lose interest. During a Friday appearance on WMVP 1000-AM, Johnson said his broadcast plans coincided with the Bulls' decision to offer the job to ex-Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni. But when D'Antoni opted to join the New York Knicks, Johnson's outlook shifted back to coaching. "Yes, I'm interested," Johnson said. "But at the same time, they're going to go through their interview process and … it's whatever's the best fit for John, what's the best fit for Mr. (Jerry) Reinsdorf, what's the best fit for the organization. "We'll talk to them at some point. As a matter of fact I'm going to have a conversation (Friday), I think, with John." Johnson carries impressive credentials. After going 194-70 in three-plus seasons with the Mavericks, his winning percentage of .735 is the highest of any coach in NBA history with at least 250 games. He also coached Dallas to the Finals in 2006.</div> http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=196931&src=150 Get her done quick Pax! D'Antoni saved us by going to the Knicks, allowing us to get a better coach. Don't let this gem slip by too.
