The 18-year pro will go straight from the court to the top spot on the Knicks’ bench and is expected to carry out Phil Jackson’s desires to run the triangle offense.
The secrets of the triangle offense

Patrick McDermottHowever, I’m here to tell you the secrets of the triangle offense.
That’s right, it’s not even real. Did you know there are triangles between three players on the court at any time? And did you know every bad team in history has used triangles in their offenses? Let’s go to the tape.
Read Article >Fisher accepts Knicks’ coaching job

Ronald MartinezDerek Fisher will accept the New York Knicks’ head coaching job, according to Bleacher Report’s Howard Beck. A press conference could be held as soon as Tuesday, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News.
Fisher will receive a five-year deal for $25 million, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski. That’s the same contract that Steve Kerr received to coach the Golden State Warriors. Kerr was team president Phil Jackson’s top choice to coach the club, but chose the Warriors instead.
Read Article >Knicks hope Derek Fisher doesn’t pull a Kerr

Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsWhen Fisher’s season ended as the Thunder were bounced from the Western Conference Finals, he wrapped his season with an emotional postgame media meeting and the next day followed that up with another reflection on his career. All signs pointed to Fisher being done as a player.
Jackson has discussed other head coaching candidates. Former Lakers forward Rick Fox opened up about his discussions with Jackson and says it’s in the new Knicks president’s court. At this point, it appears Fox and others are backup plans or potential assistant coaches for a new staff.
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