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New York Knicks: Willis Reed Cosigns Jeff Hornacek As Coach

The New York Knicks have found a diamond in the rough. Jeff Hornacek was unceremoniously fired by the Phoenix Suns during the 2015-16 season, but Phil Jackson saw through the hot takes.

Hornacek is now the head coach of the Knicks. According to Christian Red of The New York Daily News, New York legend Willis Reed believes Hornacek is the right man for the job..

“I like Hornacek. My wife don’t like him, because we used to play him when I was (coaching) at Creighton and he was playing for Johnny Orr (at Iowa State).