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Evaluating Head Coaching Options For The New York Knicks

There are a lot of things to like about a potential reunion with Mark Jackson and the New York Knicks. First, Jackson is New York through and through. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, which made him a hometown favorite during his time as a player.

As a player, Jackson spent his first 5 years in the league suiting up for the Knicks, averaging 12.1 points and 8.2 assists, winning rookie of the year in 1988. Jackson was known for playing hard and always being the smartest player on the court.

Jackson would reunite with the New York Knicks at the end of his career for two more seasons in the Big Apple.