Bruce's Journal

Bruce Slutsky was born in New York City in 1949. I retired six years ago after working as a Science/Engineering Librarian at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark for 25 years. I was married to Karen until she passed away in February 2021. I have a son Lee who is now 35 years old. I am very much interested in the popular music of the 1960s, especially Bob Dylan and the Beatles. I am interested in rock and roll radio. I am an enthusiastic fan of the New York Mets.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Again The Coach is Blamed for the Team's Failure

Yesterday the Knicks fired coach Derek Fisher as the team has stumbled to a 23-31 record. At the time of Fisher's firing the Knicks had lost 9 out of 10 games. The Knicks have certainly improved over last year's 17-65 record. Last year General Manager Phil Jackson dumped some good players in the middle of the season to save money on salary. I think many of the player moves in the off season were beneficial.

Derek Fisher was hired without any experience as a coach or assistant coach at any level. He was also given a 5 year contract for $25 Million. I presume that the team must pay him that amount or come to an agreement on a buyout. Kurt Rambis has been made the interim coach, but likely will not be hired permanently. At the end of the season Phil Jackson will evaluate what experienced coaches are available. I am rooting for Patrick Ewing to get the job as he has several years experience as an assistant coach in the NBA.