The New York Knicks could be looking for a notable name to be their next head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau. If the Knicks are looking for someone who has be

The New York Knicks are set to speak with two recently fired coaches from the NBA's Western Conference as they look to replace Tom Thibodeau

Though there is no indication Jackson is a candidate for a Garden return, Pitino — who coached the Knicks from 1987-89, and earned AP Coach of the Year this season for St. John’s — took to social media earlier this week to tell his former employer that there is an ideal candidate actually available.

Knicks Linked to Former NBA Champion Coach as Tom Thibodeau Replacement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks have already cast a wide berth when it comes to seeking out their next head coach. New York fired 2021 Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau following five largely successful seasons at the helm.