Mike Vorkunov: GM Scott Perry, who is running Knicks basketball ops in the interim after Steve Mills was fired, addressed the Knicks as a team today before practice. He and interim HC Mike Miller spoke too. Miller says the approach is to maintain business as usual. Knicks next play Thur at MSG.
Tag: Mike Miller (coach)
Marc Berman: I asked Miller in morning …
Marc Berman: I asked Miller in morning if DSJ has chance to steal starting job tonight. Didn’t sound it. “We’ve been pleased at the starts we’re getting off to for the games. It does a lot for us in setting the tone. If there’s a need at some point, we’re always open to look at it.”
Ian Begley: Knicks HC Mike Miller said …
Ian Begley: Knicks HC Mike Miller said there were ‘heavy hearts’ in the Knicks’ locker room before the game. “They went out and played and I would say that it was a tribute to Kobe, to go out and play the game.”
“Dennis has been a professional,” …
“Dennis has been a professional,” Knicks interim coach Mike Miller said. “We’ve maintained communication all the way through. He continues to work on the things that he needs to do. It’s the same thing — can we just keep working to get better every day? Part of it, he goes through an injury where he can’t do a lot because of the nature of the injury. He had to look at doing some other things”
Mike Vorkunov: Knicks 106, Cavs 86. …
Mike Vorkunov: Knicks 106, Cavs 86. Knicks now 12-32 — tied w/ Cavs for 3rd-worst record Knicks are 8-14 under interim HC Mike Miller. Marcus Morris & Julius Randle with 19 points each. Elfrid Payton with 9p/8a/6r. Damyean Dotson with 12p/5r & Bobby Portis with 12p/5r/4a
Marc Berman: Mike Miller on Julius …
Marc Berman: Mike Miller on Julius Randle leaving team for family issue: “It’s a personal matter. We’ll respect his privacy and give him a chance to deal with this situation. When he’s ready to come back, he’ll be back.’’
His staying power with the Knicks, a …
His staying power with the Knicks, a franchise known for upheaval, is all the more impressive. Bill Duffy, one of the league’s top agents, calls Miller “an institution guy” — someone teams should want in their organization in any capacity. When Miller was trying to make the crossover to the NBA, he canvassed friends and contacts for advice and Duffy, who Miller had known since Foster signed with him out of Southwest Texas, told him to be persistent in his hard work. “You gotta get in at whatever level you can get in with an organization,” Duffy said he told Miller. “And he sure did follow through with that.”
Ian Begley: Mitchell Robinson and …
Ian Begley: Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle led NYK with 22 points & New York held Portland to 16 points in the 4th in a 117-93 win. Robinson (11-for-11) tied an NYK record for most makes without a miss. Knicks are 6-6 under Mike Miller, have won three straight.
Chris Iseman: Mike Miller said Reggie …
Chris Iseman: Mike Miller said Reggie Bullock can add a lot on both ends of the floor. Good defender, adds more length, versatility, and obviously, shooting.
Stefan Bondy: Thanasis Antetokounmpo …
Stefan Bondy: Thanasis Antetokounmpo played 43 games under Mike Miller with the Westchester Knicks. He was impressed with Miller being able to learn and teach the triangle. “That says a lot. To be able to adjust and learn the system, it’s crazy. Not a lot of people can do that.”