Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal name dropped his pick on head coach for the New York Knicks
Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal name dropped his pick on head coach for the New York Knicks (Image Source: Getty)
If the shocking defeat against the Indiana Pacers was not enough, the New York Knicks gave another news to the fans by firing their head coach Tom Thibodeau. Now that the head coach position is completely open, several critics and former NBA players have been making their bets on who will be the next Knicks coach.
NBA legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal also revealed his choice of head coach for the New York Knicks. He took to his Instagram and reposted a story stating Mark Jackson, the former Golden State Warriors coach, should be appointed to the Knicks.
Shaquille O'Neal thinks Mark Jackson will make the perfect head coach for the Knicks
On Sunday, June 8, O'Neal reposted a story on his Instagram without any captions. The story contained an image of Mark Jackson, the former coach of the Golden State Warriors.
The post was originally made by DJ Chuck Chillout, with the caption, 'Fans it time for Mark Jackson to get his Knicks coaching job. Let's goooo leave the comments.'
O'Neal reposted it, indicating that he supports Jackson getting the job of the Knicks head coach. Besides, the Hall of Famer has previously voiced out regarding how Jackson will make for the best head coach for the New York players, as he's well-known for his guidance and strategies.
Shaquille O'Neal Instagram story showing he favors Mark Jackson as the next Knicks head coach (Image: Shaquille O'Neal via Instagram)
Though Thibodeau had contributed greatly to the Knicks, he was fired by the management for lack of bringing any Championship trophies. The former head coach was awarded the Coach of the Year in 2021 for leading the Knicks to their first playoff after 2013. Besides, Thibodeau also helped the team reach Conference Finals 2025 which the Knicks had last appeared for in 2000.
However, there were several rumors and news reports that players did not like Thibodeau's way of coaching. Many players anonymously gave their statements regarding their disapproval of Thibodeau. But was this the reason why the Knicks fired him? Though the actual reason is not yet revealed, fans are making their own theories. Will the Knicks go after O'Neal's choice of head coach and hire Mark Jackson? Jackson took retirement after leaving Golden State Warriors in 2014 and has his own podcast now.
Even if the Knicks approach him, it remains to be seen whether Jackson will be willing to return as a coach.
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