Mike Miller, about 24 hours after the New York Knicks fired David Fizdale, took over as head coach for a game against the Indiana Pacers. It marked a quick rise for the basketball veteran, who spent the previous four seasons leading the Knicks’ G-League team and just six weeks as an NBA assistant.
Miller’s first game was a one-point loss to the Indiana Pacers. A missed Julius Randle free throw with .01 remaining cost the Knicks a chance at overtime.
With only 48 minutes on Miller’s resume, what could be evaluated from his debut?
The same rotation—for now
Perhaps the most eye-opening takeaway from his debut, Miller used the same group of players, including the point guard coming up shortly.