As the Knicks start to explore options for their next head coach, the organization has reportedly reached out to two familiar faces. According to Frank Isola, the team has contacted both Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson about the opening.
Doing color commentary for ABC during the Warriors/Spurs postseason opener, the pair didn’t specifically address the Knicks’ job, but Jackson appeared to have a little tickle in his throat when play-by-play man Mike Breen brought up David Fizdale’s qualifications for the various vacancies across the league. See below.
The broadcast team talks about David Fizdale's name getting brought up for some coaching jobs…. Mark Jackson coughs and clears his throat 😂
(via @clippittv) pic.twitter.com/EBbDvvzVN4
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) April 14, 2018
Jackson later took to Twitter to say it was Breen coughing, but it’s pretty clear he himself was the culprit.
BTW. Mike Breen coughed!11
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) April 15, 2018
Jackson would obviously be a home run with New York’s fan base. and Van Gundy has proven success after leading the Knicks to the organization’s last NBA Finals appearance. Whereas Jackson clearly has interest, Van Gundy would be a far better choice and Steve Mills & Scott Perry would be best in doing their due diligence by pursuing his candidacy aggressively.
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