The New York Knicks formally introduced Jeff Hornacek as the team's new head coach at a press conference Friday afternoon, and the former Phoenix Suns boss explained why he's optimistic the franchise can turn a corner following three straight losing seasons.
But before Hornacek could step to the podium and break down his vision for the club, he posed for a ceremonial photo with Knicks President Phil Jackson and general manager Steve Mills, as documented by Newsday's Al Iannazzone:
"I always admired his skill [and] basketball knowledge on the floor," Jackson said at the start of the press conference, according to the team's official Twitter account.
NBA TV on Twitter shared video of Hornacek's opening statement:
When it came time to dissect how the team's offense will operate under his tutelage, Hornacek didn't shy away from embracing triangle tactics even though he's not a member of Jackson's coaching tree, according to the Wall Street Journal's Chris Herring:
In a more definitive statement, Hornacek told reporters the tria ...
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Jeff Hornacek to Knicks: Takeaways from Coach’s Introductory Press Conference
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