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New York Knicks confirm Derek Fisher hire

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The New York Knicks confirm that they have hired Derek Fisher to become their new head coach after Mike Woodson was fired following the club's failure to reach the playoffs.

The New York Knicks have announced that they have appointed former Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Derek Fisher as their new head coach.

The 39-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the Knicks worth a reported $25m (£14.9m) to replace Mike Woodson, who was fired following the club's failure to reach the 2014 playoffs.

Fisher only retired from the game following the Thunder's exit from the NBA playoffs at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs last month.

He told reporters: "I am experienced. Basketball is a game that I am experienced in playing, understanding, leading in, guiding in, helping another group of people achieve the greatest gift in the world as a professional athlete, and that's being a champion.

"That I have experience in, and that's the experience that I plan on sharing with these players, sharing with this organisation."

Knicks president Phil Jackson added: "Derek has a long laundry list of coaches that he's worked under and had a tremendous amount of success and we welcome him."

Fisher won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers during his 18-year career.

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