Phil Jackson’s first two seasons as president of the New York Knicks have been tough, from Carmelo Anthony’s knee problems, to an awful first season that only produced 17 wins, to people questioning the free agents he signed and the pick he made in Kristaps Porzingis. Quick side note to all those who booed him at the draft give a guy a chance before you start the booing.

Porzingis turned into one of the top rookies and a fan favorite, averaging 14 points per game, 7.3 rebounds per game and 1.9 blocks per game. While the signings Jackson made some turned out good Derrick Williams was a nice sixth man of the bench and altogether the Knicks bench was pretty great throughout the year. Big man Robin Lopez was also a good signing, averaging 10.3 points per game and 7.3 rebounds per game. Aaron Afflalo and Kyle O’Quinn struggled, O’Quinn only averaged 4.3 points per game. Afflalo did average 12.8 points per game and shot 38 percent from downtown, but his player efficiency rating was the lowest among all starting players.

In Jackson’s first two seasons he had guys that were experienced in running the triangle offense, so why would Jackson hire a guy that has never been involved with or come close to running an offense that was like the triangle? Jackson and Hornacek obviously connected during the interview and Hornacek must be comfortable running the triangle.  Hornacek ran a guard-heavy offense in Phoenix and will have a lot to learn, but with Jackson and Kurt Rambis at his side it won’t be too difficult. But, as a head coach, you want to run your own offense, so I wonder if they will mix things up or just stay with the triangle.

Both Hornacek and Jackson are going to be on the hot seat this season. Phil was seen as the old Knick savior returning home to bring them back to prominence, and Hornacek will have to deal with the impatient media and fans of New York. So Knicks fans, it’s going to be a process, but Hornacek and Jackson are great basketball minds that will make it work.