Mike D'Antoni has accepted the ultimate rebuilding job as the new head coach of the New York Knicks … and frankly, we're afraid for him. After all, does D'Antoni have any idea what's in store for him?

Clearly, he doesn't know how much dysfunction his predecessor engrained into the organization and how potentially difficult it will be to pick up the pieces.

So, out of the kindness of our hearts, we have some useful advice to help D'Antoni navigate the swath of destruction left by Isiah Thomas.

Click here to read worst-case scenario No. 2: How to avoid Isiah Thomas.

DJ Gallo, Patrick Hruby, Thomas Neumann and Kurt Snibbe bear the brunt of responsibility for this piece.