Knicks president Phil Jackson, stung by the Steve Kerr rejection, would have interest in Pippen in some capacity, depending on who is hired as head coach. Pippen, a student of the triangle offense, has the title of adviser with the Bulls.
When asked by The Post about potentially working with Jackson, Pippen said, “I haven’t talked to Phil. I have to wait until that time comes. Right now nothing’s out there. I’m not going to say whether I’m interested or not until it happens.’’
Jackson was in town Thursday, but did not show up at the gym where the players staged their workouts.
Pippen once called Kerr his favorite teammate. Kerr was with Pippen for three of the Bulls’ championships.
“I was a little bit surprised,’’ Pippen said of Kerr not taking the Knicks job. “I thought the familiarity working with Phil, able to run the offense, having Phil there to mentor him as much as possible, made it a bit of a surprise. I think at the end of the day, Golden State is probably the better team. They have a lot more upside.
“I think he’s a great guy and will make a great coach,’’ Pippen added. “He’s one of the few teammates I still stay in touch with. He has a great personality. He’ll be great in coaching.’’
Pippen wouldn’t be shocked to see Jackson coach again.
“Phil pretty much has a license to do what he wants right now,’’ Pippen said. “Will he do it? Not sure. It’s going to take some time to see his work, but he’s a guy who can turn it around.’’
Article Appeared @http://nypost.com/2014/05/15/knicks-feel-out-scottie-pippen-on-joining-organization/