They now have enough cap space to sign two "max" free agents from a class that could include LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Amar'e Stoudemire, Chris Bosh, Joe Johnson and Rudy Gay.

"I still would have gone the same way," Walsh said. "I've built teams through the draft and that takes longer. First, you have to get the players and they have to play together for three years. You're talking about something that could take seven years.

"I don't want to take that long. And I don't know what the appetite in New York would be for something like that. You can do that in other cities. But when you really analyze it, probably the
best way and fastest way is free agency. I do think this is a good way for us."

WTF: if donnie drafts the right people you can build a winner instantly thru the draft..it does not take 7 years..i guess this is his excuse for trading away potential lottery picks

"I don't want to take that long. And I don't know what the appetite in New York would be for something like that. You can do that in other cities. But when you really analyze it, probably the
best way and fastest way is free agency. I do think this is a good way for us."

wow, where have we heard this "you can't rebuild in New York" line before? i guess u really can't when a GM who was brought in to rebuild this franchise doesn't even believe u can do it.

we should rename our franchise to the New York Starphuchers at this point.

Feel free to refer to me from now on as Sergio_Fan#99

who are the other 98?

Checketts had once talked of rebuilding when Ewing got old, but in the interim, he had promised Charles Dolan double-digit revenue growth annually. Checketts later mused that New York wouldn't stand for a rebuilding project, but his ambition had precluded it too. Instead, he had to keep his cash cow producing and take ever-bigger chances, trying to patch on the fly.

It started with this quote from Checketts concerning rebuilding and the use of the draft in New York. Layden repeated it after the Ewing trade who was brought in because of his keen eye on drafting and his management of the Jazz's cap space. Isiah who was praised by Walsh for his wise draft and wise trades moves when the Knicks hired him and he proudly recommended him to Mills and Dolan. Indicated that it was necessary to rebuild the Knicks from the draft at his introduction press conference until he was corrected by Dolan at said press conference. Upon Walsh's arrival to the Knicks, he indicated that every draft is important for the lifeblood of the organization and you can't miss. Now we are here.

misterearl wrote:Pharzeone - have you talked with yo boy Lazarro Borrell lately?

Glen Rice, Luc Longley, Travis Knight, Vladimir Stepania and Vernon Maxwell.

Make no mistake, Walsh is directly accountable to NewsCorp for the bottom line business of the Dolan's. The fact that Donnie has been afforded the time to clear the deck in New York is fascinating.

The question remains, which free agent will make the first sincere move in the direction of Seventh Avenue?

That Ewing deal still makes me nausea. I remember arguing with my manager and co-workers at the time about how f'ed up that trade is and how it kills us in the future. Meanwhile Vescey and the like were throwing roses at Layden's feet. Still makes me smh but hey had to get Camby more minutes. That direction lasted for awhile didn't it.

BasketballJones wrote:

Pharzeone wrote:

misterearl wrote:Pharzeone - have you talked with yo boy Lazarro Borrell lately?

Glen Rice, Luc Longley, Travis Knight, Vladimir Stepania and Vernon Maxwell.

Make no mistake, Walsh is directly accountable to NewsCorp for the bottom line business of the Dolan's. The fact that Donnie has been afforded the time to clear the deck in New York is fascinating.

The question remains, which free agent will make the first sincere move in the direction of Seventh Avenue?

That Ewing deal still makes me nausea. I remember arguing with my manager and co-workers at the time about how f'ed up that trade is and how it kills us in the future. Meanwhile Vescey and the like were throwing roses at Layden's feet. Still makes me smh but hey had to get Camby more minutes. That direction lasted for awhile didn't it.

Yes, but luckily Isiah came along and "rescued" us.

And the beat goes on. Layden dreams of Yao Ming and Lebron. Isiah dreams of Kobe. Walsh dreams of Lebron but is willing to take anybody at this point because he got cap space. See ya in 2011.

TMS wrote:

"I don't want to take that long. And I don't know what the appetite in New York would be for something like that. You can do that in other cities. But when you really analyze it, probably the
best way and fastest way is free agency. I do think this is a good way for us."

wow, where have we heard this "you can't rebuild in New York" line before? i guess u really can't when a GM who was brought in to rebuild this franchise doesn't even believe u can do it.

we should rename our franchise to the New York Starphuchers at this point.

This was the same GM who just a week ago implying as if he was asking for 5yrs of patience. LOL Remember the former GM said the Bulls way of rebuilding was a joke and it took them 9-10yrs?

My My My our GM is sounding like a fool as the days go by

I wonder what Portland, Atlanta, OKC, Spurs who's major core of team was gathered through the draft.... think of what he's saying?

AnubisADL wrote:

Juice wrote:This was the same GM who just a week ago implying as if he was asking for 5yrs of patience. LOL Remember the former GM said the Bulls way of rebuilding was a joke and it took them 9-10yrs?

My My My our GM is sounding like a fool as the days go by

I wonder what Portland, Atlanta, OKC, Spurs who's major core of team was gathered through the draft.... think of what he's saying?

As I said before Walsh should just quit while he is ahead and STFU.

He had a chance to get higher picks in 2008 and 2009 by tanking. Instead he wanted to remain competitive and secure us a mid range selection.

A few picks higher this year could have been Rubio or Curry. Walsh has no one to blame for this current situation but himself. He shat himself now he can lay in it.

He could have done so many things to help achieve the end means including hiring a more competent GM to allow to take naps whenever he wanted without losing ground on potential moves and hired a better fit coaching staff and scouting group.

I mean does he still feel Hill is BPA @ 8

What a straight shooter.