Yeah almost everyone in the NY media was calling for Van Gundy to be fired, and the management of the Knicks said at the end of the 1999 season that Van Gundy would not return unless the Knicks got far into the playoffs. The Allan Houston shot changed everything.
At that time van gundy was harshly critisized and at a brink of getting fired. But the knicks organization channged their mind once they reeached the final. So thats what mark was talking about.
You can see Mark Jackson could potentially have a prominent career as an announcer.
clutchcity25 8 months ago
Yeah almost everyone in the NY media was calling for Van Gundy to be fired, and the management of the Knicks said at the end of the 1999 season that Van Gundy would not return unless the Knicks got far into the playoffs. The Allan Houston shot changed everything.
TRJ22487 3 years ago
this was a great series. a series doesnt have to go 7 games to be a good series. and people tend not to realise that.
cutedude22 3 years ago
One of my favorite series to watch. But I'm a huge Knicks fan. Probably not so fun for Pacers.
bl0ke 3 years ago
The Knicks haven't had a coach suited to their mentality since Van Gundy.
bl0ke 3 years ago
At that time van gundy was harshly critisized and at a brink of getting fired. But the knicks organization channged their mind once they reeached the final. So thats what mark was talking about.
jdm7131 4 years ago
Mark obviously has no great feelings for the Knicks or New York..
LuigiLaker 4 years ago
the knicks played their asses off for van gundy and he was a great coach too
seelap408 4 years ago
thanks a lot for this upload, this was a great series.
jdm7131 4 years ago