The New York Knicks have parted ways with Derek Fisher. The Knickerbockers are 23-31 this season and lost 9 of their last 10 games. In Fishers first season coaching, his Knicks finished with their worst record in franchise history. Coaching the worst Knicks team of all time is lower than a homeless bums income. I don't care if Carmelo missed half the year, last season was fucking disgraceful.
This season us Knicks fans saw some hope. First round pick Kristaps Porzingis showed that he belongs in the NBA. Yes the guy everybody ripped apart and hated because we knew nothing about him. The Knicks were battling around 500 and for a low seeded playoff spot. Then this horrible stretch occurred and finally enough was enough. Derek Fisher has been shown the door and I couldn't be happier.
There is a whole lot of things that aggravated me about Derek Fisher during the 136 games he coached. We'll start with him rarely calling timeouts in the most important offensive possession of the game. Why draw up a play? Why on earth would the teams coach actually coach?! Whatever happened to Fish and Phil perfecting the triangle offense? I thought that's why he was brought here. The Knicks triangle offense is simply what the Knicks offense has always been, a Carmelo Anthony isolation. Then there's the whole Matt Barnes incident. To sum it up quick, Coach Fisher plowed out his former teammates wife behind his back and Barnes found out from his 6 year old kids and hunted him down. You try to tell me a player is going to respect a second year coach who played in the league two seasons ago when a report like that comes out....
The New York Knicks have parted ways with Derek Fisher. The Knickerbockers are 23-31 this season and lost 9 of their last 10 games. In Fishers first season coaching, his Knicks finished with their worst record in franchise history. Coaching the worst Knicks team of all time is lower than a homeless bums income. I don't care if Carmelo missed half the year, last season was fucking disgraceful.
This season us Knicks fans saw some hope. First round pick Kristaps Porzingis showed that he belongs in the NBA. Yes the guy everybody ripped apart and hated because we knew nothing about him. The Knicks were battling around 500 and for a low seeded playoff spot. Then this horrible stretch occurred and finally enough was enough. Derek Fisher has been shown the door and I couldn't be happier.
There is a whole lot of things that aggravated me about Derek Fisher during the 136 games he coached. We'll start with him rarely calling timeouts in the most important offensive possession of the game. Why draw up a play? Why on earth would the teams coach actually coach?! Whatever happened to Fish and Phil perfecting the triangle offense? I thought that's why he was brought here. The Knicks triangle offense is simply what the Knicks offense has always been, a Carmelo Anthony isolation. Then there's the whole Matt Barnes incident. To sum it up quick, Coach Fisher plowed out his former teammates wife behind his back and Barnes found out from his 6 year old kids and hunted him down. You try to tell me a player is going to respect a second year coach who played in the league two seasons ago when a report like that comes out....
Basketball Wives Star LA Gloria Govan
Now that Fisher is gone, the Knicks need a brave soul to take on the coaching duties. Kurt Rambis has been appointed the interim head coach but there's some interesting names out there for Phil Jackson to consider. Let's take a look at potential candidates...
Clearly Thibodeau is the guy that jumps out to us. He works his players hard and preaches defense. Two things the Knicks "star" player Carmelo Anthony isn't about. Rumors are running wild that he is indeed interested in taking the job. Thibodeau isn't going to be intimidated by Phil, Melo, or the fans. This guy means business and doesn't take shit. We were all shocked when the Bulls and Thibs parted ways but a coach like Tommy T could just be the fiery and hard nosed coach New York basketball needs.
Luke Walton
It's safe to say Luke Walton will be a head coach in this league much sooner than later. Walton filled in for Steve Kerr coaching the Warriors to a historic start. Unfortunately, he doesn't get credited for any of those wins which doesn't make any fucking sense. The team won 33 straight games and currently have a 41 game home winning streak. Straight insanity. Walton is definitely going to be a hot commodity for every team, maybe Phil can sway him to the big apple.
Phil Jackson
Get your fucking ass down to the court and coach these guys yourself. I mean if your the greatest coach ever and you want this team to win wouldn't that make sense?
Mark Jackson
This is a New York guy. Jackson played for St. Johns and the New York Knicks. His departure with Golden State in his only coaching tenure was pretty shady. The Warriors weren't a great team for a long time but Jackson got them back to the playoffs. He would be replaced by Steve Kerr and well... the rest is history. Jackson is a respected basketball mind and maybe a second chance in a city he loves may be the right fit for him and the Knicks.
Brian Shaw
This guys name always pops up when there's a coaching vacancy. So here it is again. Brian Shaw is going to get another shot to coach in the NBA and has ties with Phil Jackson. Shaw didn't have great success with the Nuggets but he can't be worse than Derek Fisher right?
Jeff Van Gundy
It just wouldn't be right if we didn't have JVG on the list. The Knick have had their fair share of coaching changes and every single time they part ways with a coach you will always hear the name Jeff Van Gundy. It's never going to happen but I just wanted to keep the trend alive.
Kevin McHale
I was pretty surprised when the Rockets fired McHale so early into this season. I think that big fucking cry baby Dwight Howard had a lot to do with that. The Rockets went to the Western Conference Finals last season and then they just chew up and spit McHale out after just a 4-7 start?? Still doesn't add up to me. I like McHale and wouldn't mind seeing that goon coach the Knicks.
Kurt Rambis
When the Knicks dumped Mike D'Antoni they stuck with their interim head coach Mike Woodson. The players responded and started winning when Woodson took over. Maybe Rambis does a good job and gets the players resect and earns himself the job. Probably not likely because he's not a flashy name but he's at least getting himself an opportunity.
Dennis Rodman
The Worm has called out his former coach and he want's the coaching duties!
Vincent Clinco
The most qualified candidate undoubtedly. He sits on his couch drinking alcohol and yells at the television. He makes blogs because he knows more about everything than anybody. What in gods name are the Knicks waiting for? Clinco can take the Knicks to places nobody else can. Get the "I'm Coming Home" video back out because this guy is exactly who the Knicks need to sign if they want to raise another banner in MSG.
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