New York Knicks President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has hired Derek Fisher as the 26th head coach in franchise history.
“Today marks the next step of this journey for the New York Knicks franchise as we name Derek to lead the team as its head coach.” Jackson said. “Our relationship began 15 years ago, and over time, it has come clear to me that he and I can form a great partnership once again.”
Fisher, a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010) recently retired after an 18-year playing career with Los Angeles, Golden State, Utah, Dallas and Oklahoma City, finishing 16th on the NBA’s all-time regular season games played list (1,287) and first in playoff game appearances (259).
"I’m excited to embark on the next phase of my basketball career and look forward to coaching a Knicks team that fans can be proud of,” Fisher said.