Posted by jrodmc:

How about banning anyone who starts a Shnargbury thread? Or an Isaiuh thread? Or a JJ thread?

Martin, you listening?

Posted by BasketballJones:

I hope Marbury will talk in more detail about his relationship with his sister.

SportsNation Buzzmaster: (3:52 PM ET ) Stephon will be here soon!

SportsNation Buzzmaster: (4:08 PM ET ) Sorry for the delay folks. We're tracking down Stephon right now.

SportsNation Buzzmaster: (4:28 PM ET ) Stephon is here!

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:32 PM ET ) I am happy to explain to all my fans about the situation going on with the Knicks. To all you Knicks fan I still have a lot of love for you. I appreciate all the support you give me playing ball and with Starbury. With Starbury we are trying to do something for the community and make a product that everyone can afford. As far as the situation with the team, it is nothing personal.

Jimbo (Boston): Simple question: You comin to Boston?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:32 PM ET ) If I can get out the deal, it is one of the teams I will be looking at.

Chris (Mebane, North Carolina): With the relaunch of your shoes and clothing wear, will your products still be available at a local retail store and for the same price?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:34 PM ET ) Yes we still have the same price at $14.92 and we have three lines, the signatures lines which is no more than $24.98 or less. We also have e-commerce, so anyone can access it all over the world. We are national and international. I am still working on going with Brick and Boarders and working with other retailers as we speak.

Eddie (Montreal): Hey Steph, what's it been like playing for the Knicks these past few years? Was it as much of a circus as it seemed to outsiders?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:35 PM ET ) It was a difficult situation the last few years, playing under all the media hype. Playing basketball at MSG is a lot of fun when you are winning, but when you are not, it's not fun.

Joe (CT): Why have the Knicks' struggled so much the past few years? Is it management, ownership, the players?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:37 PM ET ) I think collectively we never got on the same page. When you look at organizations that work, everyone is on the same page as far as what they are doing. For Knicks fans I hope they get on track and become the best team they can be.

Peter: What was it like playing for Larry Brown?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:38 PM ET ) It was tough because he demanded a lot. He is very hard on his PGs. Sometimes dealing with him off the court, with him speaking to the media about players, was difficult. But as I got older I learned he did not mean any harm and now I can accept it more than I did back then.

Alvaro (chile): Stephon, would you consider going overseas with a big contract even if Boston wants you, but for less money?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:39 PM ET ) I want to play in the NBA, so overseas will have to wait. When I spoke about playing overseas I meant going over there when I was finished in the NBA.

Berk (NYC, NY): Steph, Why won't you consider taking a buyout and leave about 25% of your remaining contract on the table (as most players negotiating a buyout do)? Shouldn't you have to take a cut in pay so you can sign with the team you want to play for? And don't you think you are hurting your value in the free agent market?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:41 PM ET ) I cannot say about my free agent value, but I think other teams know what I can do. The reason I am not taking 25% less is because I signed a contract. I did not come here saying I wanted to part ways with the team, they chose to do this. I do not feel like I should give my money back to them. They are the ones who want to go in another direction.

Mikey NYC: What was up with your trip out to LA in December to watch the Knicks play the Lakers? Were you trying to send a message to the team? And if so what was the message?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:42 PM ET ) I just wanted to see the game and enjoy it. I am still a Knicks fan at heart.

John - Lowell, MA: Hey stephon, if you came to Boston, seeing that the numbers 3 and 33 are retired (DJ and Bird) what would you want to wear?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:42 PM ET ) I have to find out what numbers are available.

Jason (Philly): What was the general attitude in the locker room towards Isaih?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:43 PM ET ) I guess guys saved face.

Derek (Tucson, Az): If you were asked today to return to knicks and play for them. Would you play?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:44 PM ET ) They chose their direction and I am trying to move on and end the relationship, becasue D'Antoni wanted the relationship ended from the start of the year.

Randy (NY): Is Miami and option if Boston doesn't work out?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:44 PM ET ) Miami is an option, yes.

JB ( Raleigh, Nc): What is the proudest moment in your basketball career?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:45 PM ET ) I have two: 1) My high school championship and 2) Getting drafted.

Matt (MN): Do you regret the way things ended in Minnesota? What could you and KG have done the past 10 years if you had stayed together?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:47 PM ET ) I do not regret what happened and I do not think things went badly. I just chose not to re-sign. When I told the owner I was not going to re-sign I did it so they could go get a new PG. I do not know what could have happened. I could assume the best would have happened, but that would be just me assuming.

Nick (Orlando, FL): How do you want to be remembered when you have retired? Do you feel that this contract mess will harm your legacy?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:48 PM ET ) I would not say it would harm it, because if I go to another team and win some titles my legacy would be based on that. I have a lot of basketball left inside of me. People may think I am done, but I have a lot of basketball left.

Scott (Austin, TX): The rap on you is that you have been a selfish player. How would you respond to that comment? How do you think your teammates would respond?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:51 PM ET ) I do not know why people would say that. I do not shoot the ball 25 times a night. I have averaged 8 assists throughout my career. I was always the person that was basically the blame guy and I understand that comes from being the highest paid player. But look at the number of shots per game taken in my career and you will see it is not that many. So I do not believe I am a selfish player. I go on the court to win and that is it.

Brandan (Rolla, MO): What would be the ideal conclusion of this season for you personally such as playing where?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:52 PM ET ) To get out of my deal, go to another team and win a title.

Lionel NYC: Do you think you'll get into the hall of fame?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:53 PM ET ) I do not know. You never know what can happen. I can go to another team and win a title or two. You never know what is going to happen in the future, that is why you must allow your presence to be bright.

kevin(la,ca): do you still think you are the best point guard?

SportsNation Stephon Marbury: (4:54 PM ET ) I got to get back on the court before I make a statement like that.

Jonathan (Boston): Have you been talking to KG at all? Or Sam? Do they want you to come to Boston?

Peter: What was it like playing for Larry Brown?

Stephon Marbury: (4:38 PM ET ) It was tough because he demanded a lot. He is very hard on his PGs. Sometimes dealing with him off the court, with him speaking to the media about players, was difficult. But as I got older I learned he did not mean any harm and now I can accept it more than I did back then.

Posted by Bippity10:

The closer we get to March 2nd the more desperate Steph is going to become. He's not going to handle this quietly and professionally because he never has. He's going to write on his sneakers and whine to the press and try to strong arm his way out. That's just the way he does things. Donnie owes him nothing and should handle this the way he sees fit.

Nobody but the tabloid media cares about Marb's "plight"