On its face, Mark Jackson as the head coach of the New York Knicks would be an excellent story. Born and raised in Brooklyn, alumni of St. John’s, and the former Knick point guard that electrified Madison Square Garden.
According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, Jackson will interview for the Knicks’ head coaching vacancy on Wednesday.
Mark Jackson will interview for the Knicks’ head coaching position on Wednesday, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) April 17, 2018
It almost sounds as if it could be the next great “30 for 30”—but hiring Jackson would be anything but a storybook ending for the Garden faithful.