Official Knicks Coaching Search Thread pt. 2 (update: poll added 6/18/25)

[2010]

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Mook was spot on all the way around.

[mpharris36]

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Mook was spot on all the way around.

no lineup variations, very few defensive scheme adjustments throughout the year.

For the next coach, winning in the regular season is important. But trying to find different variations to maximize the roster and rotations will be even more important.

So that when the time comes in the playoffs we aren't switching up schemes and lineups with no experience.

[3toheadmelo]

After being a finalist for Phoenix’s head coaching job, Cavaliers associate head coach Johnnie Bryant is expected to return to Cleveland.

From Scotto

We knew this already. Johnny Bryant was never going to be the Knicks head coach. Knicksfantv doesn’t have real sources.

[GONYK]

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Mook was spot on all the way around.

no lineup variations, very few defensive scheme adjustments throughout the year.

For the next coach, winning in the regular season is important. But trying to find different variations to maximize the roster and rotations will be even more important.

So that when the time comes in the playoffs we aren't switching up schemes and lineups with no experience.

On the points that Mook brought up, I really am starting to come around to the idea that Jenkins emerges as a strong candidate.

- Engages the bench
- Brings youthful energy/ideas
- Accomplished a lot through being unafraid to experiment

Can he handle NY coming up through San Antionio, ATL and MIL? That's the big question, but he's not going to get railroaded here like he did in MEM.

[mpharris36]

Mook was spot on all the way around.

no lineup variations, very few defensive scheme adjustments throughout the year.

For the next coach, winning in the regular season is important. But trying to find different variations to maximize the roster and rotations will be even more important.

So that when the time comes in the playoffs we aren't switching up schemes and lineups with no experience.

On the points that Mook brought up, I really am starting to come around to the idea that Jenkins emerges as a strong candidate.

- Engages the bench
- Brings youthful energy/ideas
- Accomplished a lot through being unafraid to experiment

Can he handle NY coming up through San Antionio, ATL and MIL? That's the big question, but he's not going to get railroaded here like he did in MEM.

Out of the available options he certainly would be up there for me.

[thebuzzardman]

Knicks hire Mike Brown yet?

[sol537]

This coaching search is probably going to go on for weeks with twists and turns every other day.

My order of preference:

1) Bryant w/ strong veteran assistants like Mike Brown
2) Dan Hurley with a mix of his guys and some vet NBA former coaches
3) Jason Kidd
4) Jenkins w/ a very strong staff
5) Cassell w/ an experienced staff

[Capn'O]

This coaching search is probably going to go on for weeks with twists and turns every other day.

My order of preference:

1) Bryant w/ strong veteran assistants like Mike Brown
2) Dan Hurley with a mix of his guys and some vet NBA former coaches
3) Jason Kidd
4) Jenkins w/ a very strong staff
5) Cassell w/ an experienced staff

I like this list but I'm wondering - Why are folks so south on Bud? I think it's really just Phoenix that's a blemish on his resume. I guess he had a rough out in 2023 but was dealing with a lot at the time.

Otherwise, he overachieved in ATL and brought MIL the title.

[sol537]

This coaching search is probably going to go on for weeks with twists and turns every other day.

My order of preference:

1) Bryant w/ strong veteran assistants like Mike Brown
2) Dan Hurley with a mix of his guys and some vet NBA former coaches
3) Jason Kidd
4) Jenkins w/ a very strong staff
5) Cassell w/ an experienced staff

I like this list but I'm wondering - Why are folks so south on Bud? I think it's really just Phoenix that's a blemish on his resume. I guess he had a rough out in 2023 but was dealing with a lot at the time.

Otherwise, he overachieved in ATL and brought MIL the title.

Bud would probably be 8th or 9th on my list

Why? He looks like a deer in headlights and, tbh, I don't want the leader of my team to look like he's already defeated before the game even starts

[Capn'O]

This coaching search is probably going to go on for weeks with twists and turns every other day.

My order of preference:

1) Bryant w/ strong veteran assistants like Mike Brown
2) Dan Hurley with a mix of his guys and some vet NBA former coaches
3) Jason Kidd
4) Jenkins w/ a very strong staff
5) Cassell w/ an experienced staff

I like this list but I'm wondering - Why are folks so south on Bud? I think it's really just Phoenix that's a blemish on his resume. I guess he had a rough out in 2023 but was dealing with a lot at the time.

Otherwise, he overachieved in ATL and brought MIL the title.

Bud would probably be 8th or 9th on my list

Why? He looks like a deer in headlights and, tbh, I don't want the leader of my team to look like he's already defeated before the game even starts

That's a great answer. His face is rough.

[Besart19]

This coaching search is probably going to go on for weeks with twists and turns every other day.

My order of preference:

1) Bryant w/ strong veteran assistants like Mike Brown
2) Dan Hurley with a mix of his guys and some vet NBA former coaches
3) Jason Kidd
4) Jenkins w/ a very strong staff
5) Cassell w/ an experienced staff

I like this list but I'm wondering - Why are folks so south on Bud? I think it's really just Phoenix that's a blemish on his resume. I guess he had a rough out in 2023 but was dealing with a lot at the time.

Otherwise, he overachieved in ATL and brought MIL the title.

His offense is trash in the playoffs... his defense even worse

[Knicksfan1992]

Knicks hire Mike Brown yet?

The scenes are going to be WILD.

I actually think Brown is a solid choice but you would think this guy had sexual relations with a lot of posters mothers with the way people talk about him around here

[WargamesX]

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I am Surprised this thread isn’t talking about this more. It’s the first interview. If hired what do ya’ll think about him as a coach? I know he use to coach differently before the last season that got him fired. Was there common themes he could bring here? Is he a X and O guy or a personality mediator type?

[KnixinSix]

This coaching search is probably going to go on for weeks with twists and turns every other day.

My order of preference:

1) Bryant w/ strong veteran assistants like Mike Brown
2) Dan Hurley with a mix of his guys and some vet NBA former coaches
3) Jason Kidd
4) Jenkins w/ a very strong staff
5) Cassell w/ an experienced staff

If Jason
Kidd means a stronger chance of Giannis than he's top of the list for me.

And If jenkins means the strongest chance at jjj then that's next.

[KnixinSix]

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I am Surprised this thread isn’t talking about this more. It’s the first interview. If hired what do ya’ll think about him as a coach? I know he use to coach differently before the last season that got him fired. Was there common themes he could bring here? Is he a X and O guy or a personality mediator type?

Rose: if you became head coach of the Knicks do you think JJJ would want to come here even more?

Jenkins : absolutely!

Rose: you're hired!

[Jalen Bluntson]

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I am Surprised this thread isn’t talking about this more. It’s the first interview. If hired what do ya’ll think about him as a coach? I know he use to coach differently before the last season that got him fired. Was there common themes he could bring here? Is he a X and O guy or a personality mediator type?

There's one guy on the Memphis board that hated him. I don't know. I'm kinda partial to Kidd. I have no opinion on Jenkins or Brown. Really never paid attention to their coaching.

Whoever they get, it better be the right guy.

[TheGreenArrow]

After being a finalist for Phoenix’s head coaching job, Cavaliers associate head coach Johnnie Bryant is expected to return to Cleveland.

From Scotto

We knew this already. Johnny Bryant was never going to be the Knicks head coach. Knicksfantv doesn’t have real sources.

This is absolutely not true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cpthefanchise probably has the best sources when it comes to the Knicks……!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He called the Kat trade/intrest before anyone else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Said thibs was on thin ice when everyone thought he was a lock to return!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And many other scoops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He has legit sources!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So idk why you’re saying he doesn’t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be better man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BE BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheGreenArrow]

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[Enzo954]

It's going to be Jenkins unless Kidd forces his way out. Book it.

[nykballa2k4]

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Mook was spot on all the way around.

That Leon Rose bit sticks out... seems like a theme.
Def happened with TJ Warren as well.