NBA Rumors: Derek Fisher closing in on deal with New York Knicks
New York Knicks’ president Phil Jackson wants a coach that he is familiar with.
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That’s why Jackson made a run at Steve Kerr, who he coached with the Chicago Bulls, but Kerr decided to take the Golden State Warriors’ job instead. The Warriors have a much better roster and obviously Kerr valued talent over his friendship with Jackson.
Once that move was made, Jackson turned his attention to another former player of his, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Derek Fisher, who played for Jackson with the Los Angeles Lakers.
According to Frank Isola of The New York Daily News, Fisher and the Knicks are moving towards an agreement.
A person close to the Derek Fisher negotiations tells me that the Knicks are moving toward an agreement. No word yet from the Knicks.
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) June 9, 2014
The Knicks have not announced a press conference for Derek Fisher. (But at least they don't have to worry about the Warriors jumping in.)
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) June 9, 2014
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports confirmed the report.
Derek Fisher is closing on a deal to become Knicks coach, league source tells Yahoo Sports. @FisolaNYDN first reported.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 9, 2014
The Fisher-New York deal could be finalized as soon as this afternoon, source tells Yahoo Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 9, 2014
Knicks, Derek Fisher still working on length of deal, source tells Yahoo. Discussions centered on a four or five year contract.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 9, 2014
Fisher obviously has not been an NBA coach or a coach at any level, but is a very well respected player. He also has served as president of the NBA Players’ Association.