Phil Jackson, Steve Mills and Clarence Gaines Jr. have developed a vision for the New York Knicks. While temptation and intrigue wait around every corner, that trio has remained true to form throughout their brief tenure.
Leading up to the 2015 NBA Draft, their faith in the vision never wavered—not even in the face of multiple trade offers.
According to Ian Begley of ESPN New York, the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns all attempted to trade up for the No. 4 overall selection.
Members of the New York Knicks’ front office were involved in discussions with Orlando, Phoenix and Boston in the hours leading up to the draft on Thursday, league sources with knowledge of the conversations say.