Pat Sullivan in talks to become New York Knicks assistant coach

Posted May 23, 2018
The the New York Knicks are in "advanced talks" with Pat Sullivan about becoming an assistant to new head coach David Fizdale. Sullivan played for Dean Smith at North Carolina, helping the Tar Heels to a national championship in 1993. After coaching at UNC and UNC-Wilmington, Sullivan was an assistant coach for the Pistons, Nets, Wizards and Clippers. (NorthJersey.com)

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