The New York Knicks have futzed around with Phil Jackson’s triangle offense for three seasons. Derek Fisher was noncommittal and it got him fired. Jeff Hornacek tried to mix the triangle in with his up-tempo offense, and when the team struggled he was overruled. Now with the future of the franchise at stake, Jackson isn’t taking any chances. It’s his way or the highway.
The Knicks have three picks to use in the 2017 NBA Draft (No. 8, No. 44, No. 58). However, Jackson isn’t judging players on traditional skills and attributes. He’s judging them on how they grasp the triangle offense.