The New York Knicks have fallen way below expectations this year. Sitting at 15-27 and the 11th spot in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks went from Eastern Conference Finals hopes to just hoping they even secure a playoff spot.
There’s been plenty of blame to pass around from J.R Smith’s on and off the court antics and lowered production, injuries to point guards Raymond Felton and Pablo Prigioni, Iman Shumpert dealing with trade rumors and the ever going will Carmelo Anthony leave saga.
One thing that’s been constant through the Knicks troubles is coach Mike Woodson. His questionable rotations, rumored issues with certain players and his stubbornness to change Knicks defensive principles (switching) are among the issues many pointed out. Today ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith said the Knicks will fire Woodson, according to his sources.
via NBA analyst Tommy Beer
Stephen A Smith, on ESPN radio, says he’s hearing that:“The Knicks have every intention of letting Mike Woodson go.” (Likely at end of year)
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) January 23, 2014
Smith says the Knicks would eventually target Jeff Van Gundy as their ideal candidate.
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) January 23, 2014
Smith says if Van Gundy were to entertain NY job, JVG would demand greater control of bball operations & relaxing of NYK strict media policy
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) January 23, 2014
– Shaina Auxilly (@Shay_Marie)
