The Knicks recently hired a pair of respected assistant coaches in Johnnie Bryant and Kenny Payne. But they still had some open spots on the bench, and head coach Tom Thibodeau had yet to pick any of his confidants. Also, former Knicks head coach Mike Woodson was long rumored to be a lock for the staff.
Well the dominoes are starting to fall, friends. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday that Woodson, along with Thibs lieutenants Andy Greer and Dice Yoshimoto are headed for New York.
The Knicks are finalizing deals for Mike Woodson, Andy Greer and Dice Yoshimoto to join Tom Thibodeau’s staff as assistant coaches, sources tell ESPN.