New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that Phil Weber and Dan D’Antoni have been hired as assistant coaches. In addition, Herb Williams has been retained to complete the coaching staff on the bench.
“We have three top quality assistant coaches that will be great assets as we work towards our goal [...]

Charles Oakley has been very outspoken recently about his desire to see the organization hire Herb Williams.
“[Williams] would bring just as much as Lenny Wilkens brought here. More than Isiah. No question,” Oakley said. “All he needs is a chance. I think they should give him a chance because every time they’ve asked him [...]