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New York Knicks: Five Reasons To Love Phil Jackson’s Offseason

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 5, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson smiles against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the 76ers 101 - 91. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson smiles against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the 76ers 101 - 91. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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No matter what you thought of his tenure before, Phil Jackson has earned the faith of New York Knicks fans during the summer of 2016.

Apr 5, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson smiles against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the 76ers 101 - 91. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson smiles against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the 76ers 101 – 91. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

If you’re a fan of the New York Knicks, then you’re likely uncertain of how to approach the topic of Phil Jackson‘s tenure as team president. There are clear reasons for optimism, and just as many rumors that imply you should be pessimistic.

If the summer of 2016 has proven anything, it’s that Jackson knows what he’s doing as team president of the Knicks.

Jackson has addressed the criticisms he’s faced head-on, making moves that even the most jaded of Knicks fans can be excited about. Though the results won’t be known or seen until New York takes the court, progress has been made.

That progress includes the roster Jackson has built and the growth he’s achieved as an executive in the NBA.

In 2016-17, the Knicks will prove just how wise Jackson was or wasn’t during this monumental offseason. His signings have an equal measure of risk and reward, which is why no one truly knows what to expect.

Fair as the uncertainty may be, there are a five powerful reasons to love what Jackson has done this offseason.

Next: Addressing The Impatience

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