Ex-Cavs GM David Griffin pulls out as Knicks’ GM candidate

David Griffin won’t be the next GM of the Knicks after pulling his name out of consideration, according to ESPN.

Ex-Cavs GM David Griffin has pulled his name out of the Knicks’ GM and president search after he couldn’t come… https://t.co/H4oStS2yd6
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) July 9, 2017

Also at issue, per @wojespn, was David Griffin’s preference to bring his own staff. NYK & Griffin couldn’t agree on that. https://t.co/WI3qZ3h0CD
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) July 9, 2017

Griffin and current Knicks GM Steve Mills reportedly dined in recent days and discussed a possible partnership

Meantime, former Knicks President Phil Jackson seems to be doing just fine on his $60 million vacation after getting let go by his old team. He tweeted this lakeside picture of himself on Saturday.

pic.twitter.com/u6qjSetvXr
— Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) July 9, 2017

Photo: Cleveland.com

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