Knicks coaching rumors are starting to open up over the past 24 hours, with a slew of interesting names being added to the mix. While there is still a clear number one candidate at the top of the list for Knicks president Phil Jackson, there are plenty of other tabloid-feeding names to discuss as we present to you the Top 3 Knicks Coaching Candidates As Of May 21st:
3. Fred Hoiberg
The Iowa State Cyclones bumped up Hoiberg's salary this offseason, knowing full well the buzz that Hoiberg is beginning to generate at the NBA level. Hoiberg built the Cyclones into a legitimate perennial championship contender from scratch - something which could translate extremely well to the situation in the Big Apple. The energy and extreme preparation that Hoiberg brings to the table has reportedly caught several NBA teams' eyes, with several sources indicating that the Knicks could well be one of them.
2. Derek Fisher
No one knows where Derek Fisher's head is at when it comes to head coaching. In fact, no one will know until the Oklahoma City Thunder make their exit from the 2014 NBA Playoffs. Phil Jackson is reportedly waiting on Fisher before the team's coaching search ramps up, but what answer will he receive from his former player when he finally gets to talk to him? It's a fishy time surrounding the respected veteran point guard, but he will remain near the top of this search until he says otherwise himself.
1. Kurt Rambis
The safe play could end up as the best play when it comes to replacing Mike Woodson as New York Knicks head coach. Rambis knows the triangle offense like the back of his hand, and his close relationship with Phil Jackson would mean open communication lines from the front office down to the floor at Madison Square Garden. Rambis is also being heavily considered for the Los Angeles Lakers opening, so the Knicks may have to pounce quicker than expected to wrest Rambis away from Hollywood.
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