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Now that he’s no longer their coach or president, yet still keeping him on their payroll, what do the Knicks do with Isiah Thomas? Well, shipping him off to Europe is a good start.
Marc Berman of the NEW YORK POST dribbles up news that new Knicks prez Donnie Walsh has dispatched Isiah across the pond, reportedly for a scouting mission: Read more…
The last we heard, Mark Jackson had expressed some interest in the recently opened Knicks head coaching job. And though he may be the top candidate, new Knicks president Donnie Walsh is saying that he’s got some other guys in mind as well.
(I’ve made a huge mistake.)
Through the use of the world wide web, old media guides, and a little old-fashioned elbow grease, SPORTSbyBROOKS has unearthed Walsh’s other candidates: Read more…
Isiah Thomas has not been much of a coach. Or general manager. Or league owner. Or popcorn salesman. Or human being. Fair enough. Still, we don’t wish his current situation on anyone:
By Donnie Walsh edict, Thomas isn’t allowed to have any contact with the Knicks players. No chatting, no eye contact, no sharing the same airspace. If he wants his checks, he’ll steer clear. And there’s plenty of checks left: he still has multiple years left on that contract at millions of dollars per.
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During yesterday’s awesomely fantastic, game-of-the-year-so-far Game 1 between the Suns and Spurs, former Knick Mark “YOU’RE BETTA THEN THAT” Jackson was asked for his thoughts on New York’s coaching vacancy.
Jackson responded, “As far as history, the New York Knicks are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. That certainly is a job that is very intriguing.” Fellow commentator Jeff Van Gundy is all for it. Read more…
So, Charles Barkley, Stuart Scott & Mr. Belding walk into a bar…
• Drunken Jaguars DB Brian Williams rants & raves & threatens arresting officers - then offers them to have sex with his date.
• A pair of Portland State basketball players were accused of brutally beating a tour worker in Mexico.
• When out on the course nowadays, John Daly needs to have his nipples kneaded.
• Diners get medieval in trying to obtain Rashard Lewis’ autograph.
Good news, Knicks fans! Your problems are about to be half-solved! Donnie Walsh will soon be taking some of the strain off of Isiah Thomas.
Howard Beck of the NEW YORK TIMES reports that the former Pacers exec will be named the team’s new president of basketball operations. A news conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET Wednesday to make the formal announcement.
However, don’t expect to see Zeke given the heave-ho from the Garden.
The Knicks’ season has long been reduced to ashes (the NHL Rangers are now earning a TV higher rating than the ‘Bockers), and the only question remaining is when Jim Dolan will replace Isiah Thomas as team president and coach.
The New York papers have concluded that Indiana Pacers emperor Donnie Walsh is Dolan’s primary target to take over the front office, which isn’t all that exciting. What is interesting though is what’s happening in Indiana with the Pacers. Read more…
