The New York Knicks officially have named their new team president.
Former player agent Leon Rose has taken over the position and will “oversee all basketball operations and personnel for the team,” according to ESPN.
In a statement, Rose noted the young talent the Knicks currently have, but added, “nothing about this is easy, or quick, so I ask for your continued patience.”
Knicks owner James Dolan released a statement of his own in which he said the team believes Rose “is the right leader to build a winning organization for our fans.”
Welcome to The Mecca, Leon Rose. #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/dA7PqiZD7v
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 2, 2020
Rose also released a statement after news became official, assuring fans he will “create a winning organization.”
“While I realize that there have been difficulties on the court, what has been remarkable to me is that your pride remains so strong, your loyalty undiminished,” he said, per the Knicks. “Rest assured, I will do everything I can to create a winning organization.”
Read his full statement below:
A message to our fans from Team President Leon Rose (1/3): pic.twitter.com/qc5Vh0cz0g
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 2, 2020
(2/3) pic.twitter.com/GXN1HRKwLb
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 2, 2020
(3/3) pic.twitter.com/h3M2oj6TKT
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) March 2, 2020
Rose was well-known as one of the top agents in the NBA with clients including Joel Embiid, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns and Carmelo Anthony. His previous clients include LeBron James and Allen Iverson.
