Why Rick Pitino thinks coaching the Knicks is a lose-lose situation
Rick Pitino knows the New York basketball scene better than most, and he's not afraid to speak his mind. So when the longtime coach was asked about a possible return to the Knicks sideline, his answer came fast-and without hesitation."Absolutely not,"Pitino said on-air during broadcast.Knicks fans caught on video assaulting Pacers supporter after game at Madison Square GardenThe timing of his comment wasn't random. The Knicks had just parted ways with Tom Thibodeau a day earlier, despite the veteran coach leading them to their first Eastern Conference finals since 2000. The search for his replacement began immediately, and naturally, Pitino's name surfaced in media chatter.But he's not having it.Too Much Pressure, Too Little Patience"If [the new coach] doesn't get to the Finals, it's going to be deemed an unsuccessful season," Pitino said."There's so much pressure to take this team to […]