New York Knicks: Top 5 options to replace Phil Jackson

The New York Knicks have reportedly parted ways with team president Phil Jackson. Who should owner James Dolan hire as the next lead executive?

The New York Knicks have officially announced that a new era has arrived. The organization spent three seasons under the watch of team president Phil Jackson, amassing a record of 80-166 and struggling to maintain team chemistry.

Mere days before the beginning of free agency, the Knicks announced the decision to part ways with team president Phil Jackson.

The timing has left some uncomfortable, but it’s onwards and upwards for the Knicks.

With Jackson now out as team president, there’s no time to waste in looking ahead to the future. The Knicks need to develop a sense of sustainability with the next hire, as the next hire will be the 13th general manager or team president in 19 years under Dolan.

In a perfect world, the next individual who’s hired as general manager or team president will hold the job for years to come.

In some regards, the best options for the Knicks would be recognizable names who have held high-ranking positions before. In others, New York should consider giving a chance to one of the more respected general manager prospects in the NBA.

The question: Who should the New York Knicks hire as the replacement to the recently excused team president Phil Jackson?