Never underestimate the fierce loyalty between those Carolina guys. Sure, the financial terms would rank among the most complicated in NBA history, but the Frank Layden "Special Consultant" position is a perfect place to stash Brown... or Isiah for that matter.

I just hope Mark Jackson has a solid interview

Nalod - the sad thing is that Larry Brown could have earned control over time if he woulda just been cool. To come in the first year and diss the players while working the phones behind the back of the President and Owner was the arrogant move of an impatient hustler.

and I use the word hustler with all due respect

...and Wilson Chandler is still The Mayor

K22 - cool.

Another fundamental question is whether Donnie Walsh thinks Stephon Marbury is a basketball player.

I think a better question is whether Stephon Marbury thinks Stephon Marbury is a basketball player. Some of the wires don't seem to be connected in that dome of his.


And I don't think Marv wants anything to do with Little Jimmy.


[Edited by - K22 on 2008-04-02 10:30 AM]

Nice thread Earl. Mark Jackson is my favorite player ever because he was the quintessential thinking man's player, yet he still had personality. They always underestimated him since high-school and he always stepped up. Hell, people still underestimate him and he is #2 all time in assists, has been on winning teams throughout his career, gone deep into the playoffs, all the way to the finals, and has a ton of other accomplishments as well.

He was smart, clutch, and dominated passing the way great scorers dominate scoring. He made his teammates better. He was a leader. He has a clean personal profile. He is one of our native sons.

We need someone like Mark Jackson driving this team. Someone who understands how to get offense from the players, not just force players into some standard scheme. Or get Don Nelson, I'd be happy with that!

oohah

oohah - I even think Mark Jackson would rip a page or two from the Looie Carnessecca (who Donnie acknowledged as part of his heartfelt New York heritage) book and be good for an emotional outburst or two... just for a perfectly-orchestrated techincal foul or two.

Hot Dog at the Garden - $4.75

Latrell Sprewell Rally Towel on Phat Farm Night - Free

Parking off Eighth Avenue and 33rd Street- $30.00

Looie pacing the sidelines, absolutely abusing his comb-over and working the refs while ripping off his sweater - Priceless

dj - I keep tryin' to tell you those Carolina dudes are tighter than a young... oh never mind...

Good Fellas

(The Isiah Thomas Exit Interview With Donnie Walsh)

Herb Wiliams (V.O.) Knicks President is the highest honor they can give you. It means you belong to The Dolan family and board of directors crew. It means that nobody can (mess) around with you. It also means you can (mess) around with anybody, as long as they aren't also a member. It's like a license to steal.

INTERIOR. BASEMENT ROOM OFF THE GARAGE

As Isiah proudly walks into the room, followed by two Madison Square Garden Ushers.

Herb (V.O.) As far as Mark Aguirre was concerned, with Isiah being made, it was like
we were all being made. We would now have one of our own guys as a member.

Isiah proudly walks into the room. We see a hood suddenly appear behind him, put a gun to his head and fire. We see Isiah inertly drop to the ground in a heap.

Herb (V.O.) Except, they didn't make Isiah that day.

CUT TO: Mark Aguirre - IN PHONE BOOTH

Suddenly, Aguirre slams down the phone with so much strength that the booth shudders.

Herb (V.O.) They killed him. It was revenge for Lenny Wilkens.

When Herb turns around, WE SEE that he is crying just like he did when DePaul lost in the first round of the NCAAs. WE SEE Herb hurrying toward Aguirre to console him.

Herb (V.O.) And there was nothing we could do. Lenny was a made man and Isiah
wasn't. We had to sit still and take it. It was among the Dolans. It was real greaseball MGS (stuff). They even shot Isiah in the face so his mother couldn't give him an open coffin at the funeral.

Bonn - you already know I don't play amateur GM, nor do I play amateur GM online.

With that said... If Lebron is a Knick in 2009-10, I'll buy you and djsu dinner.