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**USSKittyHawk** · 04-07-2008, 02:47 AM

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- THIS may be a first (and a last) in the Metro Area.

Inevitably, if one news paper endorses a certain candidate for a powerful political position, its rivals will endorse someone else. The same holds true in sports regarding top-shelf managerial and coaching vacancies.

Even columnists on the same payroll habitually disagree on such subjects, if for no other reason than not to agree, no matter what, with the deep-rooted, insufferable comp. My supporting somebody guarantees backing for someone else by an adversary and so forth.

Hallowed be our shallowness.

Mark Jackson is a phenomenon. By fusing the feuding forces of the media from Manhattan, Long Island and New Jersey he has accomplished the unthinkable.

To a person - unless I have missed a dissenting vote or voice - we believe, as do those throughout the league with a stable hand on its pulse, there's nobody available more capable to replace Isiah Thomas as KnicksNew York Knicks

coach than New York's very own communications leader.

Jackson, who has 17 years of coaching experience as an on-the-floor-assistant, and the job are custom made for each other, a seamless fit. Never again would we have to hear the lame mantra from a sobbing Knicks coach or player about how tough it is to win in New York.

The 43-year-old (April 1, no joke) grew up here. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens ("I'm the only guy claimed by both boroughs . . . and rightfully so"), he excelled at Loughlin HS, St. John's University and as a Knick. His home away from home is Madison Square Garden. Jackson's connection with fans and those covering the NBA is friction free. Who doesn't revere his basketball opinion? Is there any ex-player who possesses a keener sense of humor and richer respect for franchise (and league) history? More important maybe than anything is that newly appointed Knicks president Donnie Walsh liked what Jackson did for the Pacers to such a degree he traded for him twice.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04062008...ark_105244.htm

Do I want a rookie head coach, regardless of his assistant coach experience? Hmmm, well we should be rebuilding anyway so giving him a chance and the job might not be so bad. The next 3 years is basically getting rid of all the dead weight and bringing in winners, who can play defense, and are actually tough for a change.

**Truknicksfan** · 04-07-2008, 09:02 AM

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Do I want a rookie head coach, regardless of his assistant coach experience? Hmmm, well we should be rebuilding anyway so giving him a chance and the job might not be so bad. The next 3 years is basically getting rid of all the dead weight and bringing in winners, who can play defense, and are actually tough for a change.

Exactly Kitty, the coach the next 2 years atleast is going to be coaching a losing team anyway so thats why I think Herb Williams would be perfect. You give the man his due by making him coach, and if he shows hes not a good coach it wont matter cause there going to be bad anyway. If hes good you keep him coach for the years down the road when the team gets good.

eddymac · 04-07-2008, 02:11 PM

I dont think Mark Jackson would be the coach for that team. You need someone who has experience and is willing to stay for the longhaul. Look at what Portland did they hired Nate Mcmillian who was experienced. The Knicks need to look for a coach like that, the Knicks need to hire a coach who is willing to coach based on the personell on the team rather than the style he wants them to play, so Rick Carlise is out, he would probably want to coach a slow it down style. Maybe Rudy T.

**USSKittyHawk** · 04-07-2008, 03:07 PM

You think Rudy T wants to come back Eddy? I think he still has some health issues, I'm also hearing rumors about Jeff Van Gundy may be offered the position.

knicksfan89 · 04-07-2008, 07:16 PM

and congrats are in order for mr knick patrick ewing now a richly deserved hall of famer and it was somehow fitting he got in with his former coach(riley) and olajuwon and on the first try, how fitting is it after a magnificent career

eddymac · 04-08-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by USSKittyHawk

You think Rudy T wants to come back Eddy? I think he still has some health issues, I'm also hearing rumors about Jeff Van Gundy may be offered the position.

I just used him as an example because he is a coach that does well when it comes to adjusting to the personell on the team. Like he did in 2001 with Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley.

Btw do you want Jeff Van Gundy back after he quit during the middle of the 02 season. Plus he would want to play a slow tempo style despite the team not being built for that style of play.

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