Like any good propagandists, the New York Knicks understand the power and potency of a good visual—in this case, Phil Jackson riding into Madison Square Garden high and mighty astride a white steed to redeem his former team.
On Saturday, ESPN broke word that the legendary NBA coach was strongly considering accepting a position in the Knicks front office:
While a decision has not been made, Phil Jackson is leaning toward taking a front-office job with the New York Knicks, a source close to the team tells ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jackson's role would be president of basketball operations, in complete control of all basketball-related matters, according to the source.
Whether grounded in fact or fancy, the timing of the leak couldn't have been more transparent in intent: With their team struggling to fight its way back into the playoff picture, James Dolan and the Knicks front office need something on which to sell their no doubt jaded fanbase.
More immediately, hiring Jackson would serve as New York's biggest, boldest move yet in trying to convince Carmelo Anthony to eschew the free-agent mark ...
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Timing of Phil Jackson Story Says All You Need to Know About NY Knicks
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