Everyone knows it’s just a matter of time before the Knicks hire Steve Kerr to be their next Head Coach. Now Mark Stein is reporting that they want the deal in place after the first round ends:
Going online now: ESPN sources say Knicks trying to complete a deal to hire Steve Kerr as new coach after first round of playoffs is over
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) April 29, 2014
If the Knicks have made up their minds to hire Kerr, they might as well get the deal done quickly. It seems like Phil is going to follow the Pat Riley model of getting a coach he can mold in his image.