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Analysts are concerned that without a clear coaching direction, free agents may hesitate to join the Knicks. A new head coach who embodies his own vision rather than conforming to the front office plan might inspire greater confidence in potential signings and, consequently, the future direction of the franchise. There’s speculation that the existing analytics-driven mindset does impact decision-making, though some arguments suggest it does not hold as prominent a place in basketball as it does in sports like baseball.