David Fizdale has been named the 29th head coach in the franchise's history. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"I would like to congratulate and welcome David to the Knicks organization," said Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO, The Madison Square Garden Company. "David is a bright and creative basketball mind who is highly respected throughout the NBA. I'm confident that Steve and Scott identified the right coach to lead this team to the success our loyal fans deserve."
"After a thorough coaching search, it was clear that David would be a great fit with the Knicks and we're thrilled that he is joining our organization," said Steve Mills, President, New York Knicks.