Posted by bobs3304:
Here's my gut feeling:
Isiah wouldn't have waited this long unless he was banking on being able to land Brown. That's his first choice. Now, he realizes this team can go in 2 directions - brief rebuilding, or instant contention. If Brown isn't available, I think you'll see Isiah hire Herb, and trade Marbury (sooner than later). He'll try to unload a PF or two, and bring in a Kwame or Stro. Crawford and Nate would man the point.
The other scenario would be if Brown accepted the Knicks head coaching job. Isiah is smart enough to realize Brown, much like Phil Jackson, would put us in instant contention atleast for the playoffs. All Zeke would have to do is add a key piece (a legit big man), and let Larry do the rest.
When you look at the type of players Isiah took through the draft, it would seem like 2/3 are geared toward being solid role players, and 1 (Nate), having that certain star potential. I think he drafted on the premise that we could be going either way this year (instant playoff contention or brief rebuilding), and wanted to cover all bases. Nevertheless, I still think he's holding out for Brown quite simply b/c he favors instant playoff contention. That said, you won't see a Kwame Brown or Stro if Brown does become the head coach. You'll see something more in the shape of a power move. Although I think Kwame is certainly a better option than Stro or James (b/c he's athletic AND can provide interior D), I'm not sold on him having the poise and desire to do big things in the Big Apple. A guy like Magloire would fit far better IMO.
Anyway, that's how I see it...
AWESOME post Bobs, I agree 100% I can't even add much to that, I think you hit every point I was going to hit on.
I will give my thoughts on Larry though and that is that he's a great coach but how long is he going to stay here, especially if the Knicks end up not making the playoffs, why would Larry want to end his coaching career with a team thats not championship calibur. Basically what I'm saying is that Larry Browns tenure as coach of the Knicks could be extremely short, even by his own standards and to me thats not going to help. Larry doesn't have a history of playing young players, which the Knicks have a ton of who need to play and learn. Larry is a great coach and he's certainly not someone you can pass on when he's available but I really question whether or not he's right for this team right now.
[Edited by - nyk4ever on 07/11/2005 14:32:55]
