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Paul and Rondo become unpopular candidates for the new Knicks coach! He has won many recommendations in a row and has won the ball players far surpass Reddick

3:53pm, 6 June 2025【Basketball】

On June 6, the NBA Finals will start in full swing today. The Knicks recently fired head coach Thibodeau and they are currently seeking a new coach. Among the candidates, two people's names were unexpectedly mentioned, they were current star Paul and former NBA star Rondo!

Paul is still playing for the Spurs. Paul is 40 years old this year and is currently in a free agent form. Paul has no plans to retire yet, and his next company has become the focus of attention of the media and fans. But it is undeniable that Paul has a very high basketball IQ and he is likely to become the NBA coach in the future.

In response, CBS reporter Sam Quinn said: "I'll throw out a "dark horse" candidate for the Knicks coach position: Chris Paul! He seems to want to continue playing, so it may not be realistic. But if he intends to coach, he is obviously one of the candidates who is most likely to follow Kidd or Redick and jump directly from a player to a head coach position. Moreover, as we all know, Leon Ross is very close to him. If Paul decides to be interested in coaching, it seems that he will immediately jump to the top of the candidate list for all teams."

Former NBA star Rondo was once known to fans as a high-ball merchandise, and even once had the title of "the strongest brain" in the NBA. When talking about the Knicks head coach, former NBA star Cousins ​​said: "I think Rondo will be the perfect person for this job. If we praise Redick - that doesn't mean to be a derogatory, I think he is a very good coach, but if we praise Redick's basketball IQ and his understanding of the game, I mean, Rondo is way ahead of him in this regard."

Then Cousins ​​continued: "I think Rondo's name should be included in the scope of consideration when it comes to any coaching position." He is a winner, he knows the game, he is also an excellent teaching master of the game, he was like this when he was a player. He was like this when he was a player, so you can only imagine what kind of coach he would become. And he is a full-time coach, so I definitely think he is the right person for this job. Any vacancy, I think he should be included when considering it. He has more coaching experience than Reddick! "

The Knicks have not yet announced the shortlist for new coaches. Do you think Paul and Rondo are suitable for the NBA coach? Welcome to give your opinions in the comment section.