There have been rumors swirling concerning the Knicks' future coach. It could be Larry Brown, Phil Jackson, P.J. Carlesimo, Flip Saunders, etc. We have a thread that will constantly be updated with just the coaching news here but in this thread let's discuss, not just read the articles. Let's discuss the likelihood of Jackson coming here, the beset alternatives, who would be the best fit, if Carlesimo would really be a good pick, etc. etc. Ok, let's discuss, I will renew topics on a constant basis. First topic: Is Phil Jackson a truly viable candidate for the Knicks job, or is he saying he is just to draw out the money from Dr. Buss?
viable I believe that Phil Jackson IS a viable option for the Knick's coaching position. He has real feelings about returning to NY, where he was drafted.
I hope Dr. Phil comes to NY. He will give us something to look forward to this season and even more importantly, he will give us some more wins. I beleive having a legendary coach like Phil Jackson who has earned so much respect over the years, will make some players want to work harder and put in more effort in games.
well The NY Times and the NY Daily news seem to think there is a good chance of seeing Phil on the sidelines in NY. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting NY Times:</div><div class="quote_post">"The Knicks say the chances of landing Jackson are about 50-50. He could choose to sit out another year or return to the Lakers, whom he coached for five seasons." New York Times</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quoting NY Daily News:</div><div class="quote_post">"The Knicks are giving themselves about a "50-50 chance" of hiring Phil Jackson, according to a person with knowledge of Isiah Thomas' initial meeting with the legendary head coach." New York Daily News</div> THe NY Post is a lot less optimistic saying: <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"Even with the Lakers emerging as the favorite with Kobe Bryant extending an olive branch to the Zen Master, the Knicks are still in the ball game, a source familiar with Jackson meeting said. "Absolutely, yes," the source said, adding the Lakers, Knicks and Cavaliers are the top three candidates." New York Post</div> For more information
Phil Jackson might be somewhat interested in coaching the Knicks since he won a ring as player here but in the end, unless we have an earth shaking off season, he's not coaching the Knicks. Right now we're far from being contenders and Jackson is a guy who wants a championship calibur team already built and ready for him to guide. Maybe if the Knicks had made the playoffs he would take the headcoaching job to prove he can win a championship with an average playoff team but now...no. It's not happening. He's probably going back to the Los Angeles or to Cleveland. We should focus on good low profile coaches. Anyway I think Isiah Thomas should be fired.
I think he'll go back to LA, cos it seems he's not into rebuilding and prefers to have a team that's just ready to be pushed over the top. I read (in the NY Daily News I think) that when he interviewed for the Nets in 1999, he said that he'd want Marbury to be traded. Does he not like Marbury then?
What about Eric Musselman? He'll be good if the direction of the team is small ball. If the Knicks want to go bigger, then I don't think he's a good fit.
Small ball doesnt work out too well in the East. Teams can get away with it out West but in the East...it's a bad idea. Pitino is my favorite candidate to take over the headcoaching job. And oh yeah, Nylex, Marbury doesnt fit Phil's image of the way a point guard should look. He thinks they should be around 6'5 with long arms and other stuff I cant remember. Phil basically thinks a point guard should look like Crawford. Anyway I think Isiah Thomas should be fired.
Pj? Isiah is now going to interview PJ carmlisemo. Who thinks we should bring spree back if that happens? <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Isiah Thomas is wasting no time in interviewing coaches. The New York Knicks president flew through San Antonio on his way home from talking to Phil Jackson on Monday in Los Angeles.The purpose of the stop: to interview San Antonio Spurs assistant P.J. Carlesimo, sources told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. </div> http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2049960
The New York situation is pretty volatile, but I think the Knicks are lucky to be able to choose a coach when many good coaches are available. I agree that Phil Jackson will likely want a team that's already built to be championship caliber (perhaps Thomas can make some offseason moves to make this happen). What do you all think of Paul Silas?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting kdub:</div><div class="quote_post">The New York situation is pretty volatile, but I think the Knicks are lucky to be able to choose a coach when many good coaches are available. I agree that Phil Jackson will likely want a team that's already built to be championship caliber (perhaps Thomas can make some offseason moves to make this happen). What do you all think of Paul Silas?</div> If we get Silas, maybe LeBron would want to come!
I was listening to Stephen A. Smith on ESPN radio and he actually made a great point for once. It concerned Isiah's coaching selection. He said that if Isiah hires an African-American coach, and the given coach fails to be successful then Isiah is done in New York. I have to agree, it's all about the image in this situation. Thoughts?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Knicks Analyst:</div><div class="quote_post">I was listening to Stephen A. Smith on ESPN radio and he actually made a great point for once. It concerned Isiah's coaching selection. He said that if Isiah hires an African-American coach, and the given coach fails to be successful then Isiah is done in New York. I have to agree, it's all about the image in this situation. Thoughts?</div> I heard it to however, I didn't quite understand what he meant. May you please break it down for me.
He's talking about race, mrj. Isiah has been labeled as a racist, anti-white. His lack of signing (or trading) of white staff and players has earned him this title. People are saying that his image is getting tarnished as a result. I agree with those people and with Stephen A. There's the brief jist of it.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Knicks Analyst:</div><div class="quote_post">He's talking about race, mrj. Isiah has been labeled as a racist, anti-white. His lack of signing (or trading) of white staff and players has earned him this title. People are saying that his image is getting tarnished as a result. I agree with those people and with Stephen A. There's the brief jist of it.</div> I forgot about Isiah's behind the scenes work. Now I get it, thanks!
No to Paul Silas. Why would we want him?? I want Rick Pitino back damn it!!Byzdelic, Herb, Ewing are also fine choices. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Knicks Analyst:</div><div class="quote_post">He's talking about race, mrj. Isiah has been labeled as a racist, anti-white. His lack of signing (or trading) of white staff and players has earned him this title. People are saying that his image is getting tarnished as a result. I agree with those people and with Stephen A. There's the brief jist of it.</div> Ah...a friend of mine suggested he might be racist. So does this mean Isiah trading away the white players was more than a coincidence? By the way what do you guys think of Doug Collins? Anyway I think Isiah Thomas should be fired.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Ah...a friend of mine suggested he might be racist. So does this mean Isiah trading away the white players was more than a coincidence?</div> I think that it is more than a coincidence. Isiah did make sure he had a token in Bruno Sundov though. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">By the way what do you guys think of Doug Collins?</div> I hear he's good, but I don't know to much about coaches. I'm a young fan so I'm still learning. If Jackson is available you'd take him over Collins, right?
Word has it that the Knicks are out of the running for Phil Jackson. Let's discuss alternative coaching candidates. Who would you guys most like to see coaching the Knicks among the crop as of right now? Saunders' stock is steadily rising IMO.
