Posted by Cosmic:

Posted by TrueBlue:


Which is why I posted the Vecsey thread. Everything he said on NBATV is being played out.


I'll go ahead and add other thoughts aside from nysportsfan11 as to why I think Dolan didn't interview West or Colangelo yet. For starters both individuals have no ties to any basketball franchise right now. While Walsh is free to leave the Pacers he currently is working for them and gave his word on finishing out his job with them. The other two if they were to be interviewed they literally could start/accept the job effective immediately, which inevitably would mean a firing of I SAY UGH. Next Dolan stated last yr in order to consider West he would have to have I SAY UGH'S blessing. Has I SAY UGH given Dolan a green light to have someone replace him or work over him or assist him?... besides Grunwald who nothing more than an I SAY UGH hire. No! So if Dolan were to interview West he would go back on what he said within a yr, which again would be an indictment not only on himself but on the dual role employee. In Colangelo's situation it's all about save face. Stern recommended Colangelo a while ago and what did Dolan do, he turned his nose up at the idea. Does anyone really expect Dolan to come crawling back to Stern's recommendation? I think Not! Lastly I believe Walsh was considered as a first choice is because if it gets down to firing I SAY UGH Dolan won't have to be the one to do it, it'll fall on Walsh's shoulder. Notice the names we're hearing Walsh, Kiki, King 3 guys who would pose no threat to Dolan or Mills.


The media is guessing as Vecsey and nysportsfan11 said they would, were, and are doing.

Seems like a logical chain of events to me. If Walsh does come on board we all still have to worry as to whether or not Isiah ok'd the move and that he and Walsh would actually work together. If they do then well...get ready for another round of trying to fix this disaster with a trade or two.

Posted by colorfl1:

Posted by Nalod:

Collangelo has not won a title either.

West did not do that great a job in Memphis.

West had a nice Run in LA when he drafted Kobe and was able to get Shaq without a cap concern.

Maybe he just wants some Dolan cash and mail it in for while.

Besides, with our team you talking a whole differnt set of circumstances.

Isiah must go because bringing in a new president and GM completely undermines him and that cannot be effective under any circumstances for isiah to work in. Besides, season tix sales will sag.

Dolan will starphuch this as a new beginning for the franchise and we will see change.

I'd rather bring in Skiles and let him beat up Marbury into shape. Its about time Marbury put in a full season. Let him crack under the pressure if need be, but we need our money's worth.

Isiah lost his team a long time ago and just needs to go. There is no logical reason to keep him. None.

And I assume Donnie brings in some logic.

Posted by Ira:

Posted by Nalod:

Collangelo has not won a title either.

West did not do that great a job in Memphis.

West had a nice Run in LA when he drafted Kobe and was able to get Shaq without a cap concern.

Maybe he just wants some Dolan cash and mail it in for while.

Besides, with our team you talking a whole differnt set of circumstances.

Isiah must go because bringing in a new president and GM completely undermines him and that cannot be effective under any circumstances for isiah to work in. Besides, season tix sales will sag.

Dolan will starphuch this as a new beginning for the franchise and we will see change.

I'd rather bring in Skiles and let him beat up Marbury into shape. Its about time Marbury put in a full season. Let him crack under the pressure if need be, but we need our money's worth.

Isiah lost his team a long time ago and just needs to go. There is no logical reason to keep him. None.

And I assume Donnie brings in some logic.

One point regarding West in Memphis. While overall he didn't turn the franchise around, he did make a very good trade to bring Rudy Gay there. It hurt them in the short run, but it's starting to pay dividends.

Ira,

All GMs with tenure have ebbs and flows.

I think Memphis under hubie was making some nice strides hwhen they first moved to the new building and they spent some coin.

West like many good ones have some great moves and a few mistakes.

I think chemistry with the owner-president-GM-coach as a "team" is very important.

I'll give Walsh his chance. He is wants the gig, and has as good a track record as collangelo.

West had shaq with no cap to worry about.

The logo did a nice job, but he had help.

Ira,