When Phil Jackson didn’t get his Plan A (Steve Kerr), a renewed coaching search brought Derek Fisher to the top.
Jackson patiently waited for Fisher to finish playing for the Thunder, who made a lengthy playoff run with him as their backup point guard.
Finally, Fisher and Jackson spoke – and this negotiation didn’t last as long as the Knicks’ with Kerr.
New York needn’t worry about finding a Plan C.
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports:
Derek Fisher is finalizing an agreement on a 5-year, $25 million deal to become the Knicks coach, league sources tell Yahoo.—
Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 09, 2014
Howard Beck of Bleacher Report:
Fisher’s staff is very likely to include Kurt Rambis. Others in mix: Rick Fox, Luke Walton, Bill Cartwright.— Continue
