Jeanie Buss Tried To Convince Phil Jackson To Coach New York Knicks
[new_royalslider id=”248″]

Phil Jackson made his first major move as the new president of the New York Knicks recently by firing head coach Mike Woodson and his entire coaching staff. The move sent a message that Jackson is dedicated to making changes and won’t have owner James Dolan standing in his way of doing so.

Apparently, Jackson was given a push by fiance Jeanie Buss, president of the Los Angeles Lakers, to take over the head coaching responsibilities for the Knicks according to Alex Kennedy of BasketballInsiders.com:

Jackson admitted that if anyone could change his mind in terms of returning to coaching it would be Jeanie via Kennedy:

With Jackson unwilling to return to coaching and Woodson sent packing, the search continues for a new head coach of the Knicks. Plenty of potential candidates have started to get mentioned from Jackson’s former coaching staff like Jim Cleamons and Kurt Rambis, but the leading candidate appears to be Steve Kerr.

Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear!

Even five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher has been mentioned as someone Jackson might reach out to in the off-season. Fisher is currently with the Oklahoma City Thunder and hoping to win a sixth title before calling it a career.

Needless to say, Jackson will not be returning to the sidelines anytime soon. Jackson will continue to call the shots in New York while attempting to change the culture with the right man leading the way as the new head coach of the Knicks.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Talks Her Role And Phil Jackson On ESPN Radio

You May Also Like

Lakers Rumors & News Recap: What’s Up with Steve Nash?

On Wednesday night, Steve Nash was kicked in the leg by the…

Lakers News: Lamar Odom Starting Podcast With Caitlyn Jenner

During the late 2000s and early 2010s, the Los Angeles Lakers were a prominent contender and were in the mix for championships…

Lakers News: Kobe Says Lakers Need to Get Younger For Next Season

It’s been a busy offseason for the Lakers and it’s not even…

Lakers News: Lonzo Ball Gives His Thoughts On Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma Scoring Outbursts

The Los Angeles Lakers have an impressive array of young, talented players on their roster, and the hope is that they can rebuild their future around them…