After parting ways with David Fizdale on Friday, the Knicks will employ their 13th head coach since the 1999-2000 season. They have the worst winning percentage in the NBA over the last 20 seasons. They currently own the second-worst record (4-18) in the league ahead of only the Warriors (4-19), a team that is coming off a run of three titles in the last five years.
Who could possibly lead this organization back to prominence? Who could put an extinguisher to this dumpster fire? Better yet, who actually wants to coach the Knicks?
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We've got three words for you: Metta World Peace.
Yes, you read that correctly. The longtime NBA small forward believes he is ready to run the show at Madison Square Garden. Once he heard about Fizdale's firing, World Peace fired off a few tweets that essentially served as his cover letter to Knicks owner James Dolan.
If the @nyknicks is available, I definitely want to head coach there. I will absolutely bring that street mentality to the garden. Red brick , hard nose , let’s get it popping. QB . This would be epic for all people like me. Straight from the jungles to win a title in NYC. Blaat
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorld37) December 6, 2019
Actually. Wanna give a shoutout to coach fiz. Good job. Definitely deserved the opportunity. Whoever gets the @nyknicks , good luck. It’s one of the best jobs in sports. Block out the fans . They act hard , but really , they just want to win. They absolutely pose no pressure.
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorld37) December 6, 2019
If I ever got the @nyknicks job , my first message would be direct to fans and media. It wouldn’t be nice.But I’m a straight shooter.Pinpoint straight. I’m not happy how you guys put pressure on every coach and star.Shut up and enjoy the game. Be supportive and let’s win a title
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorld37) December 6, 2019
People can say I’m not ready. I tell them eat 50 rocks without water. I’m 40 years old. Caught in to triangle in my first year as a laker. Adjusted from averaging 22 points in playoffs with @HoustonRockets to 8points as a role player with @Lakers . This ball stuff is fun. Easy
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorld37) December 6, 2019
Street mentality. Straight shooter. Supportive. Not a rock eater — unless water is available.
Come on, Knicks fans. How are you not on board here?
Plus, World Peace played in 29 games for the Knicks during the 2013-14 season. He's basically a New York legend.
This is the right person for the job. There is absolutely no way this won't work.
(Narrator: There are MANY ways this won't work.)
