He'll might keep Isiah as long as the team tries every game from now on. For some bizarre reason that's the standard now, even though that makes no sense, since Isiah actually inherited a team that tried hard every game.

Posted by SlimPack:

He'll might keep Isiah as long as the team tries every game from now on. For some bizarre reason that's the standard now, even though that makes no sense, since Isiah actually inherited a team that tried hard every game.

Posted by islesfan:

Are you guys forgetting that incredible streak of 5 wins in 8 games?!? How soon we forget.

He'll might keep Isiah as long as the team tries every game from now on. For some bizarre reason that's the standard now, even though that makes no sense, since Isiah actually inherited a team that tried hard every game.

Exactly. It's all about effort. That's how low the bar is being set. As long as it looks like they're actually trying, even a little bit, that's all that will matter. Evident progress will be achieved.

Posted by EwingsGlass:

I don't hate Isiah. I think his egotism leads him to beleive that he can turn players with physical abilities but mediocre skill into superstars through coaching. His modus operandi is to acquire players with eye opening physical characteristics and/or abilities and attempt to turn them into something more. Curry and James are physically dominating in their size. Lee, Balkman and Nate are athletically gifted. The thing is, his egotism also makes him undervalue the blue collar player. Kurt Thomas is a key example. David Lee's lack of minutes is the most intriguing example. It is my opinion that he keeps on trying to make a superstar rather than build a team. But I don't hate Isiah (I do dislike Dolan). Nor am I making excuses. Instead, I hate my fellow Knicks fans who boo at the games and chant fire "__________". The fact is, I want to cheer for my team. My little league baseball team stunk. I still cheered for us to win. I didn't try and get the coach fired. (I certainly didn't pay $250 a ticket to watch my little league team stink). But, the reason NY used to be the greatest place to play was because of the fans. The fans could change the game. I think the reason big name players aren't excited to come to NY is not because of the coach, the owner, or the existing players. As a player, Isiah is likable if you aren't a former Celtic. Dolan is a crackhead, but he will make sure you get paid. And every player acknowledges that the Knicks players have ability. I beleive the reason why star players do not want to play in NY now is because of the fans. Why would Kobe, Lebron, _______ want to get booed in their hometown, their garden? Where else do fans boo their players with such reckless abandon? I wouldn't play for the Knicks, not cause I don't like Isiah, right now NY fans don't deserve a winning team. NY fans are acting like a bunch of spoiled brats. You want Lebron in 2010? Maybe its time NY decided to support its team.

Posted by EwingsGlass:

I don't hate Isiah. I think his egotism leads him to beleive that he can turn players with physical abilities but mediocre skill into superstars through coaching. His modus operandi is to acquire players with eye opening physical characteristics and/or abilities and attempt to turn them into something more. Curry and James are physically dominating in their size. Lee, Balkman and Nate are athletically gifted. The thing is, his egotism also makes him undervalue the blue collar player. Kurt Thomas is a key example. David Lee's lack of minutes is the most intriguing example. It is my opinion that he keeps on trying to make a superstar rather than build a team. But I don't hate Isiah (I do dislike Dolan). Nor am I making excuses. Instead, I hate my fellow Knicks fans who boo at the games and chant fire "__________". The fact is, I want to cheer for my team. My little league baseball team stunk. I still cheered for us to win. I didn't try and get the coach fired. (I certainly didn't pay $250 a ticket to watch my little league team stink). But, the reason NY used to be the greatest place to play was because of the fans. The fans could change the game. I think the reason big name players aren't excited to come to NY is not because of the coach, the owner, or the existing players. As a player, Isiah is likable if you aren't a former Celtic. Dolan is a crackhead, but he will make sure you get paid. And every player acknowledges that the Knicks players have ability. I beleive the reason why star players do not want to play in NY now is because of the fans. Why would Kobe, Lebron, _______ want to get booed in their hometown, their garden? Where else do fans boo their players with such reckless abandon? I wouldn't play for the Knicks, not cause I don't like Isiah, right now NY fans don't deserve a winning team. NY fans are acting like a bunch of spoiled brats. You want Lebron in 2010? Maybe its time NY decided to support its team.

Posted by BasketballJones:

I guess I shouldn't be surprised to see the hatters out in force. Why don't you all just become Celtics fans?

Dolan is doing the right thing in being patient while Isiah builds what will surely be a powerhouse in the east. Isiah has assembled an awesome group of players who will surely do some damage once they learn to play together.

The problem with NY fans is that they are impatient. Just chill out! Isiah has only had about four years to work his magic as GM, and a season and a half as coach. Rome wasn't built in a day! Just give it time. In the meanwhile, enjoy watching the players trying hard, learning to play together and learning life's lessons as they struggle to make it in the harsh lights of Broadway.