With news breaking that the Knicks and Phil Jackson have parted ways after three tumultuous seasons, the Knicks fans have taken to social media to express their excitement.
Longtime Knicks superfan Spike Lee posted a photo with outstretched arms on Instagram with the simple caption “HALLELUJAH.”
Actor Michael Rapaport shared a video of him on Twitter rejoicing once he heard the news.
Bye Phil Bye!!!@iamrapaport @nyknicks @barstoolsports pic.twitter.com/dEfOWPG4RI
— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) June 28, 2017
“It’s like a total train wreck,” tennis great John McEnroe told the Associated Press earlier this week.
“I mean I’ve been a Knicks fan since I was a kid, so this is just getting beyond belief,” he said.
Here are some of the best reactions to Jackson’s firing:
When your team fires Phil Jackson but you remember James Dolan is still the owner #Knicks pic.twitter.com/JjtGvYnDmq
— Ces (@GlamourKnicks) June 28, 2017
When you hear Phil Jackson is finally getting fired #PhilJackson #Knicks pic.twitter.com/SCtfCft6O9
— Baked Ziti 🍝 (@Zito215) June 28, 2017
"The Knicks and president Phil Jackson announce they are parting ways Wednesday"
— ELI APPLE SLANDER ACCOUNT (@GOD_B0DY) June 28, 2017
Knicks fans & New York as a whole: https://t.co/cguQriVt4O
But ESPN’s Darren Rovell did offer a friendly reality check to the NBA world.
Jackson was paid $11 million for his nine years with the Bulls and helped them win six titles. But during his 3.25 year tenure with the Knicks, the team held a 90-171 overall record and Jackson was paid a whopping $60 million.
$11M: What Phil Jackson made in his 9 years with the Bulls (6 titles)
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 28, 2017
$60M: What Phil Jackson made in his 3 1/4 years with Knicks (90-171)