Mark Jackson is almost assuredly in his last days as coach of the Golden State Warriors, no matter how far his team proves able to advance in the ongoing NBA playoffs.
With the No. 6 seeded Warriors deadlocked with the L.A. Clippers at 2-2 in the opening round of their Western Conference playoff series, the 48-year-old Jackson's four-year run in Oakland appears over regardless of how things play out.
Mark Jackson on Knicks coaching radar
"Consensus around the league is it is very unlikely for Jackson to be back next season, ESPN reports.
Indeed, the last several weeks of the first-time coach's tenure has been marked by contentiousness, as at least two of his top assistants have either been fired or reassigned within the organization. At least part of the madness has been sparked by criticisms of Jackson and his late game strategies and game planning. All this despite the Warriors finishing 51-31 this season, the most regular season wins the franchise has posted since the 1993-94 season. Mark Jackson calls Klay Thompson top five shooting guard Before assuming the reigns for the Clippers, Jackson also played 17 NBA seasons, averaging 10 points and eight assists. The league's 1987-88 rookie of the year best season came in his second year when he averaged 17 points and nine assists for his hometown New York Knicks. Think Mark Jackson deserves to be fired? Tell us @SportsWN"
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