US media analyzes Thibodeau s successor: Ma Long became the most obvious candidate, and NCAA famous coach is also possible

According to US media reports, the Knicks fired head coach Thibodeau. Who will replace Thibodeau? ESPN makes an analysis.

ESPN believes that former Nuggets coach Michael Malone is the most obvious candidate. Malone led the Nuggets to win the 2022-2023 season, but was accidentally fired with three games left in the regular season in April this year. Over the past eight seasons, Malone's Nuggets have led the Western Conference with 401 wins, highlighting his stability as a coach.

ESPN also pointed out that the strict demanding Malone is similar to Thibodeau's personality, and if the Knicks management wants to change directions, this may be a disadvantage for him. If Malone is not considered, Budenholzer and Vogel have also won championships in the past decade, and their coaching difficulties with the Suns should not be a factor in hindering them.

In addition, ESPN also pointed out two NCAA coaches: Will Jay Wright, who won the NCAA championship with Hart, Brunson and Bridges at Villanova University, be persuaded to come out and start his NBA coaching career? There are also two-time national champion Dan Hurley, who had contact with the Lakers coaching position last summer and then signed a new contract with the University of Connecticut. Is it possible for him?