The New York Knicks were suppose to be in the market for a new coach next season. However, new team president Leon Rose already likes interim coach Mike Miller.
SNYs Ian Begley reports that after 10 days on the job, Rose has a positive outlook on Miller. Rose likes how Miller has handled the team under throughout it all. Miller took over the Knicks after the David Fizdale was let go after a 4-17 start to the year. Currently, the Knicks are 17-27 under Miller.
The players backed Fizdale upon being fired but then liked the way Miller began to orchestrate the team. Miller has been a better coach than Fizdale. With the amount of talent on the roster, Miller is doing better with rotations and playing the youth. However, Miller does have his moments where his rotations and lineups leave Knicks fans scratching their heads.
Once Miller took over, the Knicks had a better offensive scheme and more ball movement. But the Knicks love falling back into their old ways. It’s what it is.
Julius Randle will go back into one-on-one isolation and others will be standing around the perimeter without moving. The Knicks defense has always been a struggle. But under Miller, there’s more intensity and they push the upon getting a steal or rebound.
Miller has done a remarkable job with this Knicks team. Fans would like to see what Miller can actually do with a group of more talented players. The front office still has decisions to make regarding the coach. If Miller is the guy, Rose better have some big moves up his sleeves for the New York Knicks.