The New York Knicks’ pursuit of Kentucky’s Kenny Payne continues.
Jeff Goodman reports that UK’s associate head coach is currently “weighing an offer to join the New York Knicks organization.” The Knicks’ latest front office additions, Leon Rose and Williams Wesley, a.k.a. Worldwide Wes, have a close relationship with Payne.
Known by Wildcat players simply as “KP,” he’s been the righthand man for John Calipari ever since he arrived in Lexington . A maestro in developing post players, Payne also plays the important role of “good cop” to Coach Cal’s “bad cop.” When former Wildcats return to Lexington, Payne is often the first person they see.