New York Knicks: The Buzz Surrounding Jeff Hornacek

Oct 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek applauds from the sidelines during the game against the Utah Jazz at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeat the Jazz 101-85. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek applauds from the sidelines during the game against the Utah Jazz at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeat the Jazz 101-85. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /
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What are people saying about the New York Knicks’ decision to hire Jeff Hornacek? Here’s a collection of quotes.


Oct 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek applauds from the sidelines during the game against the Utah Jazz at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeat the Jazz 101-85. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek applauds from the sidelines during the game against the Utah Jazz at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeat the Jazz 101-85. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

The official announcement is pending—seriously, where is it?—but the buzz surrounding Jeff Hornacek to the New York Knicks hasn’t waited. Everyone and their mother seems to have an opinion on the hire, including the face of the franchise.

The question is, what are people saying about the New York Knicks’ decision to hire Hornacek as head coach?

Generally speaking, the reception has been strong. Hornacek is a well-liked figure in NBA circles, with his playing career and brief coaching tenure with the Phoenix Suns swaying many opinions in his favor.

Thus, it stands to reason that New York has made a quality hire.

In order to better understand what he brings to the table, Daily Knicks has pulled together quotes from multiple outlets. Some are former teammates or executives, while others are closer to the Knicks.

This is the latest buzz surrounding Hornacek and his potential influence on the organization.

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