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New York Knicks: 5 Long-Term Replacements For Derek Fisher

By Gerald Bourguet

Jan 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 97-84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 97-84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Lionel Hollins looks on from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons won 103-89. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Lionel Hollins

It’s highly unlikely the Knicks go with anyone who isn’t A) a disciple of Phil’s teachings or B) a sexy name, but Lionel Hollins deserves another chance after being unfairly fired by the Brooklyn Nets.

We’ve seen what Hollins can do when he actually has some semblance of talent on his roster, as he helped lead the Memphis Grizzlies to four straight 40-win seasons, including a 56-win season and Western Conference Finals appearance in 2012-13.

With a 196-155 record (.558) in Memphis, Hollins might be a more experienced candidate who could extract more wins and defense out of these Knicks.

However, Hollins hasn’t really been on anyone’s radar yet, and as a defensively oriented head coach, he probably doesn’t fit in with Jackson’s ideologies unless he suddenly displays a willingness and an aptitude for running the Triangle.

The Knicks are either looking for another puppet for Jackson to control or a bigger, flashier name to bring to the Big Apple. Hollins is neither, though the defensive values he’d be able to be instill are something this team really needs.

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