The Toronto Raptors visit the Big Apple to meet the perpetually rebuilding Knicks. I had postulated a few weeks ago that Dwane Casey should be a Coach of the Year candidate if the Raptors post a 50+ win season, and enjoy a deep playoff run. Another factor in his favour: the number of coaches who have been fired this season. Dwane hasn’t got as many competitors! Derek Fisher was dumped by Knicks GM Phil Jackson several weeks ago, and Kurt Rambis is now the bench boss. Fisher was the fifth coach fired so far in 2105-16.
Apparently Fisher angered the Knicks’ suits when he went on the record as saying that making the playoffs wasn’t his primary goal.