Daily Knicks
Fansided

Knicks Rumors: Five coaches who have been scheduled for interviews

By Maxwell Ogden

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 1: Head Coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena on May 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 1: Head Coach Mark Jackson of the Golden State Warriors prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena on May 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 6
Next
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 23: Head coach David Fizdale of the Memphis Grizzlies against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on October 23, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 23: Head coach David Fizdale of the Memphis Grizzlies against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on October 23, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

David Fizdale

The New York Knicks are in the market for a coach who can help establish a new identity. That identity would ideally consist of the abilities to defend at a high level, move the ball offensively, and appeal to high-profile free agents during the offseason.

According to Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News, players’ coach David Fizdale revealed to reporters that he will interview for the opportunity to establish that new identity.

"David Fizdale, considered by some as a leading candidate for the Knicks, is scheduled to interview next week for their vacant coaching position. The 43-year-old revealed that news to reporters in Oakland on Friday while visiting a buddy, Steve Kerr, at a Warriors practice."

Only time will tell if Fizdale is hired, but there’s a growing belief that he’s a preferred option.

Fizdale began his NBA coaching career in 2003, which gives him the type of experience that the Knicks are looking for. His tenures as an assistant tasked him with coaching the likes of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Joe Johnson, Al Horford, and Jason Richardson.

Having proven that he can manage egos and develop healthy relationships with stars, Fizdale has become a target of a Knicks team that’s hoping to make a splash in free agency.

As a head coach, Fizdale led the Memphis Grizzlies to the playoffs during the 2016-17 season. He was unceremoniously fired after just 19 games in 2017-18, but players and coaches from around the Association quickly jumped to his defense.

It’s only a matter of time before Fizdale is a head coach again. New York is hopeful that he’ll prioritize The Mecca.

Home/Knicks News