We love a great conspiracy theory in NBA circles, so how bout a Kevin Durant to the Knicks rumor. This is not really about Durant, but we’ll run with it anyway.
Knicks president Phil Jackson is hell-bent on interviewing Oklahoma City Thunder reserve point guard Derek Fisher. Fisher of course was the glue on some great Lakers teams, and many in the NBA circles feel Fisher will make an excellent head coach. One guy who agrees with that sentiment is reigning NBA MVP, Kevin Durant.
Durant told the New York Post that Fisher could be a great coach for the Knicks. This is huge because Durant will be a free agent in 2016. Phil Jackson reportedly has plans to target Durant in 2016 if he’s unable to land Kevin Love or LeBron James.
“Without a doubt. He’s a smart guy, smart mind. He’s a great motivator, great speaker and can really relate to a lot of guys and demands that respect from everybody. He’s a great locker-room guy. I’m sure he’ll do a great job.’’