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Knicks Rumors: Latest Updates on Coaching Search

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 21, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson watches during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. The Magic defeated the Knicks 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson watches during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. The Magic defeated the Knicks 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 6, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt reacts on the bench against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Cavaliers won 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt reacts on the bench against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Cavaliers won 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

David Blatt Is An Option

The misguided consensus appears to be that Phil Jackson will only hire someone he has a long-lasting relationship with. That was never actually stated by The Zen Master, and this development is evidence enough.

According to Ian Begley of ESPN New York, the Knicks are considering David Blatt as a candidate to fill the coaching vacancy.

"One name that the Knicks are considering, according to league sources, is formerCleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt. Jackson views Blatt favorably, according to sources. It’s also worth noting that Blatt played basketball with Knicks GM Steve Mills at Princeton."

Blatt’s claim to fame is coaching the Cavaliers to the 2015 NBA Finals.

Blatt’s firing from the Cavaliers was one of the most shocking moments of the regular season. Cleveland was off to a 30-11 start to 2015-16, which followed his leading the team to a record of 53-29 and the NBA Finals a season ago.

Blatt and LeBron James never seemed to get on the same page, but the general consensus is that he’s a very good coach.

Blatt experienced a tremendous level of success coaching on the international scene. He led Russia to a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, and helped Maccabi Tel Aviv win the prestigious Euroleague Championship in 2014.

Blatt is very likely to get another shot in the NBA, and New York could be the place for him.

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