Charles Barkley Blasts Knicks During Head Coaching Search

With Thibodeau now gone, New York has a crucial decision to make as they begin their head coaching search and they have already tried to make some major moves.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Knicks had requested to interview Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka and Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder but their requests were denied by all four teams.

It was also reported that they reached out to Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan but were denied once again.

With these reports coming out, NBA legend Charles Barkley slammed the Knicks for during their coaching search.

“The Knicks gonna be the stupidest damn people in the world,” Barkley said. “You don’t have a plan?”

This was a clear shot by Barkley, but he does have a point, especially after he criticized them for firing Thibodeau.

With the Knicks going after coaches who already have jobs, it is clear that they do not really have a complete plan as it was expected that their respective teams would deny any request for an interview.

Because of this, New York will now have to turn to those already on the market such as Michael Malone, Mike Brown or possibly Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Johnnie Bryant.

Either way, the Knicks have a crucial decision to make and with the offseason right around the corner, it would be smart for them to make one sooner rather than later.