Through January 20, the Knicks were 22-22 and just a half game back of the Celtics for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Since then, New York enters Monday an NBA-worst 1-9 including an 0-7 mark against teams with a winning record.
Assistant Kurt Rambis will now serve as interim coach. Two other former Jackson players, Brian Shaw and Luke Walton are candidates to the full-time job, sources tell ESPN.
I don't think you want Mark Jackson as a coach. I think the Golden State players really liked him, but he was hated by everyone within the organization. My impression is that he's a hard person to work with.