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Mike Miller won over Knicks players well before Fidzale firing

Taj Gibson has played for eight head coaches over his 11 NBA seasons. He likes what he’s seen from interim coach Mike Miller during his first two weeks at the helm of the Knicks.

“Mike deserves credit. He’s been with us since preseason, and guys are real familiar with him and guys understand where he’s coming from,” Gibson said after practice Thursday. “He’s one of the guys you can go into his office and have a conversation with him.

“Even when he was an assistant, he was always staying late and getting shots with guys and always helping guys out.