Basketball fans can't believe how much Phil Jackson made a day running the Knicks

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Even though the New York Knicks don't have a team President at the moment, every basketball fan and analyst would probably agree they're in a better place now than they were with Phil Jackson.

The Knicks parted ways with Jackson Wednesday after signing him in 2014.

The #Knicks part ways with #PhilJackson and are reportedly targeting #Raptors #MasaiUjiri to replace him.

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Jackson has been criticized for a number of things over the course of his time in New York, but between the drama with Carmelo Anthony and the trade rumours surrounding Kristaps Porzingis this offseason, it's easy to understand why the Knicks parted ways with Phil.

Jeff Hornacek’s statement regarding Phil Jackson. #Knicks pic.twitter.com/TcqcVQb649
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 28, 2017

Many fans were very happy once the announcement was made, but Jackson's numbers in regards to money during his time in New York will turn those smiles into frowns.

Phil Jackson worked for the Knicks for 1,200 days. He was paid $60 million for it or $50,000 a day.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 28, 2017

$11M: What Phil Jackson made in his 9 years with the Bulls (6 titles)

$60M: What Phil Jackson made in his 3 1/4 years with Knicks (90-171)
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 28, 2017

Phil Jackson won't be Knicks highest paid executive.

Phil Jackson: $50,000 a day (1,200 days)

Larry Brown: $86,103 a day (331 days)
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 28, 2017

Phil Jackson made an inflation adjusted $60K as Albany Patroons coach (CBA) in 1984.

He made $50K A DAY with the Knicks for 1,200 days.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 28, 2017

All Knicks fans got out of those numbers was that Jackson made $50,000 a day in his time in New York doing an awful job running the team.

Phil Jackson was paid $60mill wake up that's $50,000 a day because he's only been in office for 1,200 days. I want to work front office🔐👨🏽‍💻
— Lethal Shooter (@LethalShooter__) June 28, 2017

Phil Jackson made $50,000 per day doing a terrible job running the Knicks. I'm willing to do the same for half that.
— Jim (@LeChased) June 29, 2017

Phil Jackson made $50,000 a day while he was with the Knicks. Let that sink in 🙄
— Minor (@Minor_OSU) June 29, 2017

Phil Jackson made $50,000 per day and my manager won't give me a five dollar raise smh
— Mitch (@mitchsterk) June 29, 2017

For the last 3+ years Phil Jackson made $50,000 a day...bruh
— Joy Szyszka (@_JCone) June 28, 2017

I wish I got paid $50,000 a day essentially to do a terrible job like Phil Jackson did
— Deontae (@LilKevinHart) June 28, 2017

Phil Jackson got paid 50,000 a day to destroy the knicks lol
— justin🌺 (@OVOjustin22) June 28, 2017

While you're settling in at work this morning grinding for that $$$, just know that Phil Jackson made $50,000 a day while with #Knicks.
— NYKickerbocker (@GeoffreyRNixon) June 28, 2017

Phil Jackson worked for 1200 days - made 60 mil = $50,000/ day and never took @nyknicks to playoffs. #shameOnDolan
— Renee deVries (@YankeeMom7) June 28, 2017

On the bright side, soon the Knicks will be paying someone not named Phil Jackson to run their team, but that doesn't mean their chances of making the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 will increase.

(H/T: Darren Rovell)