The place J.R. Smith sees catastrophe, Metta World Peace sees alternative.
The 2 former Knicks had two very completely different reactions to listening to the gorgeous information that the group fired Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday
Smith lamented the information, posting to his Instagram story saying, “I don’t know what the f–okay happening … I don’t get it … Again-to-back 50-win seasons, first time since when? Bro, it’s so unhealthy I [direct messaged] Stephen A. Smith simply to ask him, ‘How a lot is [Thibodeau] owed? What’s going on?’ C’mon man! Rattling!”
Smith additionally captioned his video calling for Stephen A. Smith to have him on his ESPN present “First Take.”
Thibodeau simply completed main the Knicks to their first Jap Convention ultimate since 2000, however fell to the Pacers in six video games — the second straight yr to Indiana.
The Knicks felt it was time for a brand new voice as they’re “singularly centered on profitable a championship.”
World Peace determined it was the proper time to start out his head teaching marketing campaign.
“Metta is the proper alternative for head coach of the [Knicks]. Since 1999 this was suppose to occur. I’ve by no means ran from town,” World Peace posted to X. “When all the highest gamers left NYC as a result of it was arduous, I went to [St. John’s]. I wished to be drafted by the Knicks, I appeared to be the one one un-afraid of town. I’m constructed to problem town. I’m the primary man for the job.”
World Peace carved out a wonderful profession for himself throughout 17 years within the NBA, although simply certainly one of his years was spent in New York with the Knicks.
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He received the NBA Finals in 2010 with the Lakers, was a four-time All-Defensive choice, a one-time All-NBA choice and an All-Star.
As for Smith, he spent 4 of his 16 NBA seasons with the Knicks.
He received two championships — one with the Cavaliers and one with the Lakers.
Smith averaged a career-high 18.1 factors per recreation in 2012-13 with New York en path to being named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the 12 months.
Whereas Smith was dumbfounded by the transfer to fireside Thibodeau, World Peace doubled down on his job utility.
“I would like each little bit of the smoke in NYC. I’m 100% in and able to HEAD COACH the good [New York Knicks],” World Peace wrote on X. “Queens bred. Dominated my Highschool period. Three championship on the Rucker [Park] and by no means misplaced one at Rucker. 3 Championships at the true Gershwin [Park] when there was no safety.
“Heaps extra on the NYC entrance. Had a Knick observe shirt and quick on on the 1999 draft. NBA accolades converse for themselves. I mainly locked up tons of corridor of famers. Sorry. However gentle work. Metta is prepared for town. #thecityismine”
