NBA Rumors: Top Suitors For Frank Vogel

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 21: Head coach Frank Vogel of the Indiana Pacers looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 21, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the 76ers 91-75. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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Mar 24, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) laugh on the court during second half time out against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

2. New York Knicks

Phil Jackson is executing what’s said to be a broad search for the next head coach of the New York Knicks. Many have called the validity of that endeavor into question, as David Blatt and Kurt Rambis have been the only two candidates to emerge thus far.

Having grown up in Wildwood, New Jersey, it’s fair to assume that Frank Vogel would at least be open to what would essentially be a return home.

The Knicks already have one of the best defensive interiors in the league with Robin Lopez and Kristaps Porzingis—seriously, New York was No. 1 in defensive field goal percentage at the rim in 2015-16. It needs to shore up the perimeter, however, and play with more consistency on that end of the floor.

There aren’t many coaches better for such a job than Vogel.

If Vogel is willing to run the Triangle Offense, then he’d be the perfect candidate for the Knicks to hire. He can legitimize the defense while connecting with his players as a young, fresh, and relatable face with a proven track record.

Indiana and New York will always be rivals, but if the Knicks can poach the Pacers’ head coach, they need to do it.

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