New York Knicks: Pros, Cons Of Phil Jackson’s Tenure As Team President

The New York Knicks will bring Phil Jackson back for the final two seasons on his contract as team president. How has he performed thus far?

The New York Knicks have officially extended the Phil Jackson era by two seasons. Jackson has been at the heart of a polarizing stretch in Knicks history, but New York appears to be intrigued by what he can do in his final two seasons.

Ian Begley and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN were the first to report the news.

The question is: what have the pros and cons been of Jackson’s first three seasons as team president of the Knicks?

Before we move ahead with the pros and cons, the most obvious detraction should be put out in front: New York still hasn’t made the playoffs under Jackson. It’s been three seasons, and although one was an intentional tank job, the results have been tough to stomach.

That alone is something to hold against him, even if it isn’t the complete definition of his tenure as team president through three polarizing seasons.

With Jackson now guaranteed to be back in the mix for another two seasons, the rational question is: what have the pros and cons been of his tenure thus far?