Report: Melo Likes David Blatt

[Giantmetfan07]

Despite Phil Jackson's reluctance to engage in a proactive head-coaching search and seeming content with promoting Kurt Rambis to a full-time position, former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt believes that he has a legitimate shot at coaching the New York Knicks. Blatt also reportedly has the backing of Carmelo Anthony, who according to Marc Berman of the New York Post wants the Knicks to hire the ex-Cavs coach, mainly to help with the development of Kristaps Porzingis.
 
Porzingis had an excellent rookie season yet is still quite raw and can only keep improving with the proper guidance. Anthony believes that Blatt can provide that guidance for Porzingis.
 
From Berman:
Though his buddy LeBron James couldn't stand him, Carmelo Anthony likes the idea of hiring former Cavaliers coach David Blatt, according to a person familiar with his thinking.
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The source stated Anthony believes Blatt, because of his vast international experience before joining the Cavaliers, would be better for 7-foot-3 Latvian phenom Kristaps Porzingis than would interim coach Kurt Rambis.
 
The source said Anthony feels Blatt could develop Porzingis into an All-Star quicker with his international touch. Blatt has dominated leagues in Israel and Russia, where he also was coach of the Olympic team, guiding the country to the bronze medal in 2012.
 
Cleveland hired Blatt because of his experience and success on the international level, and although he may have been fired by the Cavs, Blatt has a smart basketball mind and let's not forget that he guided them to the Finals last year. Could Blatt truly help take Porzingis to the next level of his game? Melo apparently is willing to take that chance by endorsing him.
 
Anthony may be the franchise player on the Knicks right now, but Porzingis is next in line. And according to this report, it seems like Anthony is eager to do whatever he can to help Porzingis carry the torch once he leaves the team down the road (free agency, retirement or trade). Smart thinking by Anthony, but the decision is solely Jackson's and only the Zen Master knows which way he is leaning.
 

 

 

 

[Pugz]

unfortunately, it doesnt matter what he likes.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

unfortunately, it doesnt matter what he likes.

How much longer does he have there? I think we could all agree not long. That's why I would say to hell with who he likes.

 

[cruzg24]

He wants to be more involved with the Knicks decision making process, but the team hasnt included him.

Either fucking trade him or put a competitive team around him god damn it

 

[dez]

I don't know.. Im kinda starting to believe Melo wants to be in NY .. But trading him would be best.

But if he wants to be here let him stay

 

[cavsfan817]

I was listening to Bomani on ESPN Radio and he pointed at that Melo actually never said this. In fact, nobody from Melo's camp or "his people" never said this either. This idea spawned from someone "who's thinking falls in line with Melo's" which is another way to say "we made this shit up, but let's run with it". 
 
 
Bottom line: Phil doesn't want Blatt. Dolan wants Blatt, and Mills wants Blatt. We will see if they go with Phil's approach and let him do his job to hire the coach, or if they step in and force his hand.