The New York Knicks have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA. No matter the topic of conversation, no discussion about the Knicks would be complete without addressing how disappointing this season has been.
The 2016-17 NBA regular season took a turn for the bizarre in recent weeks, as it was revealed that team president Phil Jackson was coaching his players on how to run the triangle offense.
On the surface, an 11-time NBA champion head coach leading a seminar for the players is an intriguing development. Beyond the appeal, however, is the undeniable reality that executives taking the practice court is generally viewed as an undermining of the head coach.