The New York Knicks are on the verge of making another crucial coaching hire as they look to fill out new head coach Mike Brown’s coaching staff.

Knicks close to adding Chris Jent to coaching staff

According to Frank Isola , the Knicks and Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Chris Jent are close to an agreement to join the staff. Isola added that Jent would become the team’s offensive coordinator upon being hired.

Jent spent last season as an assistant with the Hornets and was the head coach of their Summer League squad that won the championship in Las Vegas last month. He has 17 years of experience as an assistant coach and 18 games of head coaching experience at the NBA level.

Jent could be a strong fit for Brown’s staff, as he is an offensive-minded coach who can help lift Brown’s spa

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