The New York Knicks have hired and introduced David Fizdale as the 29th head coach in franchise history. In the days that have followed, reports have surfaced about whom Fizdale plans to bring aboard as his assistant coaches.
One of the most intriguing names to emerge as a potential hire is former All-Star and experienced assistant coach Nick Van Exel.
Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News recently reported that Van Exel is expected to join Fizdale’s staff in New York. It follows Van Exel’s tenure as an assistant coach for Fizdale with the Memphis Grizzlies.