Knicks are likely looking at Johnie Bryant as well, whose Atkinsons right hand man. He was an assistant with the Knicks then really shined last year under a different HC. Wouldn’t be surprised if this firing now was to get him before Phoenix hires him. Young up and coming coach, I could see that. Malone is Thibs 2.0, I don’t really get that hiring for the Knicks.