Derek Fisher probably hasn't even toured his new office in Madison Square Garden yet, and Amar'e Stoudemire has already figured out what he wants from his new head coach.
As reported by ESPNNewYork.com's Ian Begley, the long-time point guard is now on board with a five-year deal for $25 million. And he's going to have his work cut out for him, as the New York Knicks were a complete disaster during the 2013-14 campaign, making headlines more often for ridiculous reasons than because they were winning games.
That certainly has to factor into STAT's desire for discipline, per Newsday.com's Will Sammon:
"For the young players who are not as professional as they should be, I will look for him to put his foot down and really be firm about his teaching strategy and even for veteran players who don't want to buy into it, you got to put your foot down."
Hmm...I wonder whom he could possibly be talking about.
Could it be a certain player who began the year on a drug suspension, one that prevented him from making his season debut until the Knicks were already in a 2-3 hole for the seaso ...
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Amar’e Stoudemire Says NY Knicks Need Discipline from Derek Fisher
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