Report: Knicks Confident Phil Jackson Deal 'Essentially' In Place

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:25 pm

Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks are discussing a deal for him to run their front office and ESPN's Chris Broussard reports a deal could be finalized by the end of the week.

Jackson has never previously run a front office, but was linked to the ownership group that attempted to purchase the Sacramento Kings last season.

"Everything is pretty much done," the source said. "There are just some little things here and there that need to be worked out, but the Knicks are very confident that this is essentially done."

Jackson would take over the Knicks' basketball operations department from current president and general manager Steve Mills.

Via Chris Broussard/ESPN

MikeTheKid · Post #2 » by **MikeTheKid** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:37 pm

Didn't the same thing happen with the Lakers where everything was in place and contract was in place then no-go

Rhythm043 · Post #3 » by **Rhythm043** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:48 pm

Lakers should have just gave this man whatever he wanted.

grizzy · Post #4 » by **grizzy** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:52 pm

I'd be very surprised if this actually goes through.

Batman15 · Post #5 » by **Batman15** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:13 pm

MikeTheKid wrote:Didn't the same thing happen with the Lakers where everything was in place and contract was in place then no-go

He wanted a piece of the ownership which why it was a no-go...

CHAMPi0N · Post #6 » by **CHAMPi0N** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:12 pm

Still.. not.. sure... if... serious? :-?

WiggOuts · Post #7 » by **WiggOuts** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:46 pm

So basically nothing has happened yet these writers are trying to milk this for all its worth.

Tomorrows headline reads:

"Knicks Confident Phil Jackson Deal "Progressively" In Place.

Day after that:

"Knicks Confident Phil Jackson Deal "Almost: In Place.

I could do these guys job no problem

oaktownwarriors87 · Post #8 » by **oaktownwarriors87** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 6:56 pm

Rhythm043 wrote:Lakers should have just gave this man whatever he wanted.

+1,000,000

The Lakers have made some baffling decisions. If I'm a free agent I would stay as far away as possible, and these are the only 5 teams I would consider:

-New York Knicks
-Chicago Bulls
-Houston Rockets
-LA Clippers
-Golden State Warriors

The Real Dalic · Post #9 » by **The Real Dalic** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:44 pm

oaktownwarriors87 wrote:
Rhythm043 wrote:Lakers should have just gave this man whatever he wanted.

+1,000,000

The Lakers have made some baffling decisions. If I'm a free agent I would stay as far away as possible, and these are the only 5 teams I would consider:

-New York Knicks
-Chicago Bulls
-Houston Rockets
-LA Clippers
-Golden State Warriors

A Warriors fan would consider the Warriors?

oaktownwarriors87 · Post #10 » by **oaktownwarriors87** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:55 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:
oaktownwarriors87 wrote:
Rhythm043 wrote:Lakers should have just gave this man whatever he wanted.

+1,000,000

The Lakers have made some baffling decisions. If I'm a free agent I would stay as far away as possible, and these are the only 5 teams I would consider:

-New York Knicks
-Chicago Bulls
-Houston Rockets
-LA Clippers
-Golden State Warriors

A Warriors fan would consider the Warriors?

Big market (Wealthiest metropolitan per capita and 5th largest in population) and a good front office.

Rated T By CBRA · Post #11 » by **Rated T By CBRA** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:07 pm

oaktownwarriors87 wrote:
Rhythm043 wrote:Lakers should have just gave this man whatever he wanted.

+1,000,000

The Lakers have made some baffling decisions. If I'm a free agent I would stay as far away as possible, and these are the only 5 teams I would consider:

-New York Knicks
-Chicago Bulls
-Houston Rockets
-LA Clippers
-Golden State Warriors

If they were over spending for Kobe, why not over spend for Phil?

Your list of teams includes only top prospects there - FA for what? Riding the bench? Being the 11th man? Washington (playoff team in the weak east) has room for a contributor off the bench, I would consider going there as a FA. Other teams have plenty of potential if they can keep some of their core:

- Timberwolves
- Raptors
- Memphis
- Dallas
- Pelicans (although not there yet, they can be a playoff team with another good player on the roster)

Don't just take the top market/teams in the standings right now. OKC is one of the smaller markets and are doing just fine with a superstar(s) of their own...

jizzme · Post #12 » by **jizzme** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:49 pm

knicks were also confident in getting lebron
knicks were also confident they would contend this year

tocooks · Post #13 » by **tocooks** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:39 pm

So Phil is going to get Bargnani to play defense? This team is a lost cause, next!

your boy · Post #14 » by **your boy** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:41 pm

jizzme wrote:knicks were also confident in getting lebron
knicks were also confident they would contend this year

To be fair, I think that was more Knicks fans that thought they were getting Lebron, and that was before the Knicks even talked to him. New York fans think they are getting the best players in every sport every year, but they almost never do.

your boy · Post #15 » by **your boy** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:41 pm

tocooks wrote:So Phil is going to get Bargnani to play defense? This team is a lost cause, next!

I think he's smart enough to find a coach that wont give Bargnani any minutes.

tocooks · Post #16 » by **tocooks** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:58 pm

your boy wrote:
tocooks wrote:So Phil is going to get Bargnani to play defense? This team is a lost cause, next!

I think he's smart enough to find a coach that wont give Bargnani any minutes.

Fair point.

Rated T By CBRA · Post #17 » by **Rated T By CBRA** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:35 pm

tocooks wrote:
your boy wrote:
tocooks wrote:So Phil is going to get Bargnani to play defense? This team is a lost cause, next!

I think he's smart enough to find a coach that wont give Bargnani any minutes.

Fair point.

Bargnani needs to go to the Italian B league and play ball there. I am sure all of the Raptor fans got together for a party once the Knicks agreed to take him from us...it was a great day for the Raptor organization.

PDXKnight · Post #18 » by **PDXKnight** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:52 am

Essentially is a far cry from completed. We'll see if this story holds any weight when all is said and done and Phil has a pen and paper in front of him.

Rhythm043 · Post #19 » by **Rhythm043** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:12 am

It's sad but true. Andrea Bargnani is the worst player in the entire NBA.

MagicFan32 · Post #20 » by **MagicFan32** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:28 am

15 million and the dude can be in LA most of the time.
good to see the knicks embraced an analytical approach

why would you want someone running your organization who doesn't even have to be there? how stupid are these people?