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nyk4ever
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2/22/2011  4:39 PM
walsh emphatically stating that he wasn't pushed aside by dolan and that the reason dolan was involved in the negotiations is because the denver owner was involved. donnie says he and dolan were in constant communication.
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2/22/2011  4:40 PM
Listening to DW, it does make me feel better that Isiah was not that involved and to hear DW and MDA were for the deal, well, that makes it better.

I think the biggest fear I have is that IT was back in charge.

I may even now get excited about this team, especially if NY can get a defensive and rebounding C in the next 48 hours.
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2/22/2011  4:41 PM
feels 100% better hearing it from the godfather
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2/22/2011  4:41 PM
I'm listening. I'm not convinced.
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2/22/2011  4:42 PM
NO grassy knoll. Now we focus on strategizing around building the other pieces. Like what I hear!
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2/22/2011  4:44 PM
BlueSeats wrote:I'm listening. I'm not convinced.

C'mon Blue.

That's not a knock on Dolan. Or Thomas.

If you're not convinced you're calling Walsh a liar and a pawn.
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2/22/2011  4:45 PM
donnie says as long as his health is fine he wants to stay here with a contract extension.
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2/22/2011  4:45 PM
Francesa breathing like Bacala(or is it Big Pussy) into the mic is killing me.
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2/22/2011  4:46 PM    LAST EDITED: 2/22/2011  4:47 PM
nyk4ever wrote:donnie says as long as his health is fine he wants to stay here with a contract extension.

The latter of which is not in his control.

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2/22/2011  4:47 PM
NYKBocker wrote:Francesa breathing like Bacala(or is it Big Pussy) into the mic is killing me.

Hahaha it's SO hard to listen to him. His health is probably as bad or worse than Walsh's.
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2/22/2011  4:48 PM
Doesn't sound like there's any follow up deals (outside of Barron) coming. Donnie thinks we can get by the remainder of this year with this bench.
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2/22/2011  4:50 PM
I am feeling better that Donnie is saying that he is involved in all aspects of the trade. If Donnie says this is the only trade we can do then in Donnie I trust.
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2/22/2011  4:51 PM
There are too many details in big trades like this for Donnie not to be involved. Dolan can't handle any of the specifics and Isiah isn't close enough to get into the nitty gritty of the negotiation. I believe Donnie. He didn't want to go this route, but once they knew Melo wanted his money and wouldn't risk it, they changed the plan from the offseason to now. It cost them players, but they felt it was worth it. Case closed.
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2/22/2011  4:52 PM    LAST EDITED: 2/22/2011  4:55 PM
nyk4ever wrote:walsh emphatically stating that he wasn't pushed aside by dolan and that the reason dolan was involved in the negotiations is because the denver owner was involved. donnie says he and dolan were in constant communication.

Does he explain why Isiah was involved?

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2/22/2011  4:54 PM
http://knicksnow.com/posts/893-walsh-d-antoni-on-acquisition

Video with D'Antoni and Walsh reacting to trade
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2/22/2011  4:56 PM    LAST EDITED: 2/22/2011  4:56 PM
Phew. I feel greatly relieved after reading a summary of the Walsh interview. Here's one from RealGM:

On Melo trade:
Decided to get the star now, and get the supporting cast later

Billups was a big reason why Walsh signed off on the trade

Moz is a young center, and that's a premium position. Had to weigh that against acquiring Melo & Billups. Decided to go for a young center later.

Walsh is happy with the trade and isn't unhappy with it. Was on the phone with Jim (Dolan) everyday.

Doesn't pay attention to the Isiah stuff. Has heard it for a long time. Thinks it's overblown. Dolan comes back with suggestions, and Donnie weighs in on it.

Emphasized he's happy with the trade and so is D'Antoni.

His Future with NY
Isn't thinking about his option and doesn't think Jim should. Haven't discussed his option yet but thinks the press are making more out of this than necessary.
Wants to stay and finish the job.

On Billups
Billups is excited to be here. Wants to play well here. Wants to play longer than his contract with the Knicks.

On Stat and Melo
Those type of players make it work. Naysayers say they can't do it, but the players are good enough to make this work.
Billups will help make this work. Saw it firsthand in Indiana.

On supplementing the bench and the five spot
Bench will be alright for the rest of this year.
Knows they need a big guy. Needs to be a big guy good enough to play with Melo and Stat.
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2/22/2011  4:56 PM    LAST EDITED: 2/22/2011  4:58 PM
Walsh has too much class to use the media to attack anyone. He is total old school, and is not going to criticize anyone, even if he is justified.

The interview means little in terms of really explaining what happened.

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2/22/2011  4:56 PM

Does he look happy?
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2/22/2011  4:57 PM
BasketballJones wrote:
Does he look happy?

He always shows his sour puss face. Means nothing.
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2/22/2011  4:57 PM
MSG3 wrote:http://knicksnow.com/posts/893-walsh-d-antoni-on-acquisition

Video with D'Antoni and Walsh reacting to trade

http://knicksnow.com/posts/893-walsh-d-antoni-on-acquisition

https:// It's not so hard.
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