Derek Fisher stood before a throng of reporters Tuesday, dressed to the nines, with an intense look on his face and sincerity and certainty in his voice as he was officially introduced as head coach of the New York Knicks.
And Phil Jackson's clone.
Succeeding Mike Woodson was never just about succeeding Mike Woodson. Agreeing to coach the Knicks would always mean something more, no matter who the candidate was or what he had accomplished.
In the end, after having eyes for only Steve Kerr, the Knicks ended up with Fisher, who is now tasked with doing more than simply absorbing and executing everything Jackson has to offer.
Phil's Mark
"I believe in system basketball," Jackson said at his own introductory presser in March.
That hasn't changed.
There's a reason he wasn't lusting after high-profile prospects such has Jeff Van Gundy, Lionel Hollins and Mark Jackson. There's a reason he didn't get the Knicks caught up in possibly poaching sideline-wanderers like John Calipari, Billy Donovan and Kevin Ollie from collegiat ...
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