Knicks president Phil Jackson, attempting to quell any notion he is plotting an exit strategy, said Monday morning it’s going to “take awhile to turn this around’’ and he doesn’t plan on bailing until he feels the rebuilding job’s done.
Since March, Jackson has dropped many hints he won’t fulfill his five-year contract, and there’s been suggestions his $60 million deal has an opt-out clause after three years.
In an appearance on Mike and Mike’s ESPN Radio show, Jackson was asked about his sentiment GM Steve Mills sat on the lottery dais because he’s the future and will be with the Knicks organization for the long term.