Not long after they were bounced by the Celtics in the first round, all signs pointed towards Donnie Walsh returning to the Knicks. Well, it was announced a few days ago that Walsh will not be back. Now it appears as if another change is on the horizon for New York: a defensive-minded presence to help out D’Antoni where he needs it most.
According to a source, one issue Walsh had with D’Antoni was addressed at the end of the season. It involved a need for more of a defensive mind-set, which was something veteran point guard Chauncey Billups stressed with Walsh in his exit interview, the source said.
According to several sources, D’Antoni is expected to follow through on something that has been widely discussed: the hiring of an assistant coach to oversee the defense. Lawrence Frank , who spent some time around the Knicks’ organization before he joined the Celtics this past season, would be considered a strong candidate. However, he is in line for one of two head-coaching vacancies and could have the inside track on the Toronto job.
Read about changes concerning the Knicks via Newsday.com.
