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New York Knicks: Who Should Replace Derek Fisher?

By Maxwell Ogden

January 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (right) and assistant coach Luke Walton (left) during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Spurs 120-90. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (right) and assistant coach Luke Walton (left) during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Spurs 120-90. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 20, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Golden State Warriors interim coach Luke Walton questions a call during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The Golden State Warriors won 125-94. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Golden State Warriors interim coach Luke Walton questions a call during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The Golden State Warriors won 125-94. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Luke Walton

With head coach Steve Kerr sidelined by a back injury, the Golden State Warriors turned to Luke Walton in an interim capacity. What followed was a 24-game winning streak, a 39-4 record, and a Western Conference Coach of the Month award.

It’s safe to say that Walton is a sought after coaching prospect, and no destination makes more sense than the New York Knicks.

Walton played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2003 to 2012, winning two NBA championships under then head coach Phil Jackson. Jackson, now team president for the Knicks, is very likely to be considering Walton as a replacement for that very reason.

Not only is Walton somewhat proven and established on the coaching front, but he’s well-versed in the operation of the Triangle Offense.

Walton got his first shot at being a head coach with the defending NBA champions, which is very different from what he’d endure in New York. The roster isn’t yet championship-caliber, and the media is just as unforgiving as it was when Walton played for the Lakers.

Due to his success in Golden State, and his familiarity with Jackson and the Triangle Offense, Walton is the best out-of-house optoin.

Next: The No. 1 Option

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