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2019–20 New York Knicks Season
The 2019–20 New York Knicks season was the 74th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Following a league-worst 17–65 record in the 2018–19 New York Knicks season, previous season, the Knicks had a 14 percent chance of receiving the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. During the NBA draft lottery held on May 14, 2019, the Knicks received the third overall pick. On December 6, 2019, head coach David Fizdale was fired by the Knicks after a 4–18 start, and Mike Miller (basketball, born 1964), Mike Miller was named the Knicks' interim head coach. On February 4, 2020, general manager Scott Perry (basketball), Scott Perry took over basketball operations duties on an interim basis after the Knicks fired president Steve Mills (sports executive), Steve Mills. On March 2, Leon Rose was named as permanent replacement for Mills. The season was Suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season, suspended by the league officials following the games of March 11 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Fizdale
David Sean Fizdale (born June 16, 1974) is an American professional basketball coach who is an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously was an associate general manager for the Utah Jazz, an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, the head coach for the New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies, and was an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors and the Miami Heat. He won two championships with the Heat in 2012 and 2013. Career Born in Los Angeles, Fizdale attended Fremont High School in Los Angeles, where he played as a point guard for the school's basketball team. He subsequently attended college at the University of San Diego, where he graduated with a B.A. in communications and a minor in sociology. During his senior year, he was also named a member of the All- WCC Team. After a couple years removed from graduating, Fizdale would begin his coaching career by first being an assistant coach for his al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |