BigRedDog wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:Perfect day before protest. Well played Dolan

Guns u really are such a negative fan. Every post is negative. This is such a great day in Knick history. Its not about Dolan , its about Phil coming back to the Knicks. One of the greatest minds in basketball history is coming home to hopefully build this team back. He doesn't want to coach at this time in his life but he wants to build a franchise. Maybe it doesn't work out , but at this point who could ask for anything better??? I have complete confidence in Phil. If you know basketball that is all you need to know. Phil knows basketball and what it takes to win. This really is one of the greatest days in Knick history!!!

I agree

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BigRedDog wrote:

DrAlphaeus wrote:I'm sorry, 4 days before an official announcement of Phil in a front office position that a guy has never proved himself in is not one of the greatest days in franchise history, I'm sorry. Call me a Somber but this organization has an uncanny knack of throwing an all-star **** show. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens, but let's see if it translates to a goddamn second round appearance first!

This isn't a trade for Marbury, Spencer Haywood or some othe star ****. This is Phil wanting to rebuild his beloved franchise. Phil is above star****ing. Why else are Magic and Kobe so upset losing Phil? They understand who and what Phil is and can do for a franchise. This is a great day in Knick history.

We'll see! Celebration just seems a bit premature , 'sall I'm saying.

CrushAlot wrote:Awesome. Time to start winning in NY again.

You're falling for it AGAIN!

IronWillGiroud wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:Awesome. Time to start winning in NY again.

You're falling for it AGAIN!

How can you be so jaded that you think every move is the same?

VCoug wrote:

DrAlphaeus wrote:I'm sorry, 4 days before an official announcement of Phil in a front office position that a guy has never proved himself in is not one of the greatest days in franchise history, I'm sorry. Call me a Somber but this organization has an uncanny knack of throwing an all-star **** show. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens, but let's see if it translates to a goddamn second round appearance first!

Obviously, I hope this works out well and Phil Jackson becomes the greatest President of Basketball Operations in NBA history. Assuming that doesn't happen, there are still two big reasons all Knicks fans should be looking forward to this:

1. No more media blackout. Dolan's complete and utter refusal to say anything, or to allow anyone working under him to say anything, to the press and be extension to us will no longer be in place while Jackson is here. Phil's going to talk to whoever the hell he wants to and no amount of petulant whining by Dolan will change that.

2. To a certain extent I have to believe this reduces Dolan's control on day-to-day operations and personnel management. I can't believe that Jackson would agree to come here after seeing what's happened to this organisation since Dolan took over in 1999 without some level of guaranteed autonomy.

3. Even if this turns out to be a complete cluster**** and Jackson is fired he'll definitely write a book about his experiences here and won't pull any punches.

Ha… fair points. I hope and expect it will be a change for the better… bring the title years energy back to the organization… but the overexuberance here over a role that has yet to be officially announced is a bit much for me. I'll cop to being a bit jaded though. I don't think you can say it is (or will be, when we exactly know what it is!) "one of the greatest days in Knicks history" yet — that's only something you could say in hindsight IMHO if he helps bring a ring or two, or at least some Finals appearances... either that, or it says something telling about the lack of great moments in Knicks history. You won't be saying that if all that comes of it is acrimony and a book that puts Dolan on blast (though that would be sweet). So time will tell.

BigRedDog wrote:

DrAlphaeus wrote:I'm sorry, 4 days before an official announcement of Phil in a front office position that a guy has never proved himself in is not one of the greatest days in franchise history, I'm sorry. Call me a Somber but this organization has an uncanny knack of throwing an all-star **** show. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens, but let's see if it translates to a goddamn second round appearance first!

This isn't a trade for Marbury, Spencer Haywood or some othe star ****. This is Phil wanting to rebuild his beloved franchise. Phil is above star****ing. Why else are Magic and Kobe so upset losing Phil? They understand who and what Phil is and can do for a franchise. This is a great day in Knick history.

Well Phil's not a player, first off. Phil is a coaching star, no? But we don't expect them to announce he's going to be coach, do we? (Them announcing Phil found the fountain of youth and has the stamina to be with the team 82+ games as head coach — now that would be a different story!) So can you maybe see why I might side-eye this as a front office starphuch? The great things Phil has done for the Lakers, Bulls, the Albany Patroons have been on the sidelines. The front office is a bit different I imagine, especially in MSG. I'm not worried about Kobe and Magic, let them dry their tears in all those banners hanging above them. But don't get me wrong, I really hope it works out! But I'm going to wait and see before I proclaim it as one of the greatest days. I hope you are right though!

DrAlphaeus wrote:I'm sorry, 4 days before an official announcement of Phil in a front office position that a guy has never proved himself in is not one of the greatest days in franchise history, I'm sorry. Call me a Somber but this organization has an uncanny knack of throwing an all-star **** show. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens, but let's see if it translates to a goddamn second round appearance first!

It's just optimism, Doc! Being a knick fan has been brutal for so long- sometimes people just want to feel hopeful once in a while. However Phil does (be it well or disasterous), this is the closest we're ever going to get to Dolan relinquishing all control of the team. At least Phil will be hiring people and signing players based on belief in their abilities, rather than loyalty and crap like that.