The New York Knicks have completely overhauled their front office and are now headed by Leon Rose. The next thing is a new head coach to replace interim coach Mike Miller. According to several media reports, the big favorite is apparently Tom Thibodeau.
Tom Thibodeau is currently said to be the top candidate for Rose, who acts as President of Basketball Operations at the Knicks. That was a few days ago The Athletic reported, now Stefan Bondy received from the New York Daily News apparently similar information. Accordingly, the 62-year-old is a “heavy favorite” and should already be busy putting together a coaching staff.
However, Miller, who made a good impression in the franchise after David Fizdale was fired, is also said to receive at least one interview. A decision should therefore be made in the coming weeks.
The schedule is also influenced by whether and how the season can be continued. A sequel is currently planned for the end of July in Walt Disney World, but it still has to be clarified whether all teams would be involved. The Knicks had the fourth worst record (21-45) in the Eastern Conference at the time of the interruption.
New York Knicks extend with GM Scott Perry
Should the season continue, it is assumed that Miller would be able to bring it to an end and then receive at least the offer to remain part of the coaching staff. Thibodeau, who had a 352-246 record as head coach in Chicago and Minnesota, was fired by the Timberwolves in January 2019 and has been waiting for a new job ever since.
Another candidate is said to be Kenny Atkinson, who was only released from the Brooklyn Nets shortly before the season break.
Rose has already made some changes in the front office. Walt Perrin and Frank Zanin were hired as Assistant General Managers, and on Wednesday the Knicks introduced Brock Aller as Vice President of Basketball and Strategic Planning. In addition, GM Scott Perry’s contract was extended by one year.
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