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Melo, Phil haven’t talked about coaching search
- Updated: April 28, 2016
8:58 PM ET
NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson discussed the Knicks’ coaching search during their exit meetings last month and haven’t spoken about it since.
The lack of communication is a bit odd because Anthony has said he wants to share his opinion with the front office during the search.
“I’m pretty sure people would assume that [I’d be in contact with Jackson]. I would assume that too,” Anthony told ESPN on Thursday during a promotional appearance in Manhattan. “But what can I do? Bang down the door? Knock down the door and point a finger at Phil and say why hell you ain’t … .”
Anthony trailed off and laughed.
Jackson has spoken to former Cavaliers coach David Blatt and Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton about the Knicks’ vacancy, according to sources. Knicks interim head coach Kurt Rambis also remains a strong candidate for the full-time job, league sources say. The Knicks could broaden their search, but Jackson said last month that he would “probably” limit his search to candidates he knows.
“What can I do? Bang down the door?” Carmelo Anthony said of HIS lack of communication with Phil Jackson about the Knicks’ coaching search. Gary Dineen/NBAE/Getty Images
Anthony seemingly isn’t in lock step with Jackson. The veteran …
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