Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton will be a hot commodity this offseason and is near the top of Knicks president Phil Jackson’s wish list as the team’s next coach.
One drawback, however, is needing to wait until June before a club can make its pitch, with the Warriors expected to romp to The Finals again. The other drawback is Jackson will have plenty of company — with the Lakers, Suns, Rockets and Kings also likely to show interest, according to sources.
That’s what happens when you lead a team to a 39-4 record as interim coach, as Walton did subbing sensationally for Steve Kerr during his rehab from back surgery.