New York Knicks: Past The Point Of Disappointment
By Eric Snyder
What’s The Plan?
New York Knicks fans are some of the most loyal in all of the NBA. Hopefully, the team can make strides this offseason to give them the real hope they deserve.
In their last search for a general manager, Knicks ownership handed blank checks to Phil Jackson until he finally agreed to be the resident team builder. Apart from drafting Porzingis, Jackson hasn’t accomplished much so far in his reign of zenfullness.
Next year, Derrick Rose is gone, Carmelo is older and Joakim Noah is unfortunately still around. Other than that, what is the plan for a better future?
Time to Say Goodbye
Phil Jackson was the greatest manager of talent the NBA has ever seen. His multiple championships and ability to turn superstars into team players cannot be overstated or overrated. Yet, he is an awful general manager. For the Knicks to be legitimate, they need a legitimate GM.
Pass On This Coach
If the Knicks decide to retain Phil Jackson it may already be time to move on from their lame duck coach. Jeff Hornacek comes from a pick and roll background, but Jackson will never stop pushing the triangle. One of the two men has to go; they are simply not a winning formula.
Melo Out
Obviously, Carmelo Anthony is an insanely talented basketball player. He won in college and he wins in the Olympics. However, he can’t win in New York City. For this team to take steps toward winning, its time to move on from Carmelo.
If it can’t be accomplished by trade then he needs to see more bench time and less court time. The experiment has failed and its way past time to move on.