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New York Knicks: 5 realistic goals for Jeff Hornacek in 2017-18

By Maxwell Ogden

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 23: Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks signals to his players during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on February 23, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 119-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 23: Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks signals to his players during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on February 23, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 119-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 13: Head coach Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks is introduced before the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 13, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 13: Head coach Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks is introduced before the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 13, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

4. Develop A Functioning Offense

Throughout the 2016-17 NBA regular season, the triangle offense became the primary reason for outrage amongst New York Knicks fans. Compounded with the polarizing nature of the team president who was attempting to install the system, the players never seemed to buy in.

With a chance to design his own offense, head coach Jeff Hornacek will face few tasks more important than finding the right system for his players.

The triangle offense may be out, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the new offense will work. Jeff Hornacek ran dual point guard sets with the Phoenix Suns to high levels of efficiency, but that was more a sign of his adaptability than anything else.

The Knicks have more of a traditional roster than the Suns gave Hornacek, which will require him to prove himself in a way he’s yet to do.

It’s worth noting that Hornaeck played for some of the greatest offensive minds in NBA history, including Cotton Fitzsimmons and Jerry Sloan. It’s also worth noting that his ability to adapt is something that not all coaches possess.

Regardless of what he does in New York, Hornacek must develop an offensive system that will create a consistent and efficient level of execution.

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