The 2016-17 New York Knicks are in a situation similar to what happened in 2011. The team has a decent offense, but has a poor defense. The Knicks are giving up 105.9 points per game to opposing teams.
Mark Jackson is a former head coach who may improve the team’s defense if brought in as an assistant or consultant to Jeff Hornacek.
The Knicks hired Mike Woodson, a former head coach, as an assistant to improve the team’s defense for the 2011-12 season. He is and was a defensive-minded coach. During the 2010-11 season, the Knicks gave up 105.