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New York Knicks: Busting Myths About Jeff Hornacek

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek reacts from the sideline as they take not the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek reacts from the sideline as they take not the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Everyone seems to have their own concern about Jeff Hornacek becoming the new head coach of the New York Knicks. Let’s address those gripes.

Jan 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek reacts from the sideline as they take not the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek reacts from the sideline as they take not the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 117-103. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

If you polled 100 fans of the New York Knicks, you’d likely find a relatively even split between those who support the decision to hire Jeff Hornacek as head coach and those who oppose it. Months later, it’s still a divisive issue.

Though there are fair reasons to be concerned, there are also misconceptions about Hornacek that need to be dispelled.

Hornacek doesn’t have a flawless resume, but he’s one of the better coaches in the NBA. He’s creative offensively and demanding on defense, which is the perfect combination for a veteran team.

Despite the generally positive things that have been said about Hornacek around the NBA, many are still skeptical.

Team president Phil Jackson knew just how much was on the line when he hired Hornacek to be the second full-time head coach of his still brief Knicks tenure. The Derek Fisher move failed for reasons other than basketball, which has thus elevated the pressure to new heights.

The question is: what are the myths being circulated about Hornacek and why shouldn’t you believe them?

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