A head coach is only as good as his assistants. I believe it was Otto von Bismarck who uttered those famous words. Newly-appointed Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek has already worked out a deal with Kurt Rambis, now all he needs to do is fill out the rest of the staff with assistants who won't throw a hissy-fit every time Kristaps Porzingis pulls up for a wide-open three.
To that end, Marc Stein dropped a couple of names on Hornacek's wish list:
More Assistant Coach Buzz: Among the names Jeff Hornacek is pursuing for his maiden staff in New York are Andy Greer and Jerry Sichting
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 15, 2016
Sichting spent years with Hornacek in Phoenix as his offensive coordinator.