In March of 2014, the New York Knicks made a splash in the NBA world. They were bringing the Zen Master back to his original franchise, where he helped secure the organization’s only two championships.
Suddenly, it felt as if the Knicks would be back. Phil Jackson would bless New York with his presence, and the Knicks would find themselves back on top of the basketball world.
The hype surrounding Jackson’s arrival was the first mistake that was made by Knicks fans. The fact is: Jackson was inheriting a roster that already took a sharp spiral downhill with controversial players, and horrific trades made by the previous regime in charge.