Derek Fisher Emerges As Leading Candidate For Knicks' Opening

[RealGM Wiretap]

Derek Fisher is emerging as the leading candidate for the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy.

Fisher won five NBA titles under Phil Jackson with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jackson’s plan would be to assemble an experienced staff around Fisher that could include Kurt Rambis and Bill Cartwright.

Fisher said on Thursday night that he had yet to be contacted by the Knicks, according to The Oklahoman.

Via Frank Isola/New York Daily News

[CHAMPi0N]

It's hard to take this seriously given he's playing right now... lol.

[Rated T By CBRA]

Pretty obvious choice after Kerr - just wondering if he wants to keep playing or not. Maybe he will retire and go into coaching if the OKC win a championship this year

[da1cliq]

Phil needs to make sure he keep his mouth shut... And that means no sound bytes, no quotes.... and IMO.. Phil should coach for 1 year and Fisher should be head coach the next season.. Hire Fisher as an assistant first year....

[Donnyxc]

I guess Fisher will be going to the Cav's now.

[The_Hater]

So in the same year the entire league realized what a mistake it was for the Net's to hire a freshly retired player with no coaching experience, New York's other team is poised to make the exact same mistake.

[TheHottestHand]

KEEM GETTIN DEM CHEQUES DEREK!

[moocow007]

So in the same year the entire league realized what a mistake it was for the Net's to hire a freshly retired player with no coaching experience, New York's other team is poised to make the exact same mistake.

Because clearly everyone is the same.

[WVSArtist]

So in the same year the entire league realized what a mistake it was for the Net's to hire a freshly retired player with no coaching experience, New York's other team is poised to make the exact same mistake.

They made the playoffs and won a series in said playoffs. Not much of a mistake.

[Duffman100]

...and Thunder fans have never been happier.

[10acious]

Jackson is not going to coach again due to physical limitations. But he can be available to the coaches he trusts as a mentor. I really see Fish and Kerr as interchangeable as far as what Jackson wants to accomplish with the triangle. Both have excellent people skills relating to NBA players. Actually, Fish might be better than Kerr as Kerr seems to have attained superstar status and the ego to go with it.

[nikster]

So in the same year the entire league realized what a mistake it was for the Net's to hire a freshly retired player with no coaching experience, New York's other team is poised to make the exact same mistake.

Jason Kidd didnt do that bad. Second round appearance in the playoffs in just his first season despite missing Lopez the entire season

[The_Hater]

So in the same year the entire league realized what a mistake it was for the Net's to hire a freshly retired player with no coaching experience, New York's other team is poised to make the exact same mistake.

They made the playoffs and won a series in said playoffs. Not much of a mistake.

They won 44 game in the JV conference which was 5 less then the year before, that's a total that would have missed the playoffs in the west. This despite making a huge trade and several free-agent additions that had the team thinking they were a legit title contender during the pre-season.

One would have to completely erase history to put a positive spin on the Net's season.

[pylb]

Fisher's going to make a terrible head coach.

[ak7]

So in the same year the entire league realized what a mistake it was for the Net's to hire a freshly retired player with no coaching experience, New York's other team is poised to make the exact same mistake.

They made the playoffs and won a series in said playoffs. Not much of a mistake.

They won 44 game in the JV conference which was 5 less then the year before, that's a total that would have missed the playoffs in the west. This despite making a huge trade and several free-agent additions that had the team thinking they were a legit title contender during the pre-season.

One would have to completely erase history to put a positive spin on the Net's season.

Or realize that they played most of the season without their best player. What is with some people here?

[The_Hater]

They made the playoffs and won a series in said playoffs. Not much of a mistake.

They won 44 game in the JV conference which was 5 less then the year before, that's a total that would have missed the playoffs in the west. This despite making a huge trade and several free-agent additions that had the team thinking they were a legit title contender during the pre-season.

One would have to completely erase history to put a positive spin on the Net's season.

Or realize that they played most of the season without their best player. What is with some people here?

The Nets were 7-10 with Lopez in the lineup this year. Not exactly on pace for the 55+ games they expected to win.

Are people really defending the job Jason Kidd did this year? He was a disaster.

[BirdmanPresents]

They won 44 game in the JV conference which was 5 less then the year before, that's a total that would have missed the playoffs in the west. This despite making a huge trade and several free-agent additions that had the team thinking they were a legit title contender during the pre-season.

One would have to completely erase history to put a positive spin on the Net's season.

Or realize that they played most of the season without their best player. What is with some people here?

The Nets were 7-10 with Lopez in the lineup this year. Not exactly on pace for the 55+ games they expected to win.

Are people really defending the job Jason Kidd did this year? He was a disaster.

They also had a horrifically bad start which is understandable with a rookie head coach, but Kidd turned things around pretty well given the circumstances. I think that's the point everyone is seeing and you're missing.

[ak7]

They won 44 game in the JV conference which was 5 less then the year before, that's a total that would have missed the playoffs in the west. This despite making a huge trade and several free-agent additions that had the team thinking they were a legit title contender during the pre-season.

One would have to completely erase history to put a positive spin on the Net's season.

Or realize that they played most of the season without their best player. What is with some people here?

The Nets were 7-10 with Lopez in the lineup this year. Not exactly on pace for the 55+ games they expected to win.

Are people really defending the job Jason Kidd did this year? He was a disaster.

You mean to tell me that a team with a new identity, new system, new roster and new coach started the year off slow? Don't be so naive. Let's put it this way so you understand: your current argument is worse than the coaching job that Jason Kidd did this year. Take it how you want to take it.

[The_Hater]

Or realize that they played most of the season without their best player. What is with some people here?

The Nets were 7-10 with Lopez in the lineup this year. Not exactly on pace for the 55+ games they expected to win.

Are people really defending the job Jason Kidd did this year? He was a disaster.

You mean to tell me that a team with a new identity, new system, new roster and new coach started the year off slow? Don't be so naive. Let's put it this way so you understand: your current argument is worse than the coaching job that Jason Kidd did this year. Take it how you want to take it.

So I guess the Net's making trades last summer, basically pushing all in to win now complete pre-season title aspirations complete with an SI cover stating as much were just a figment of my imagination. Their season was the least bit disappointing. My sincere apology for being so naive.

[Pan Jia Yuan]

i bet he has to take care of his daughter.