this is a weird poll. If Larry Brown is able and willing, you sign him. Even if he only coaches for a year. He is that good.

Of course. Players will get much better under him, trade value up, etc. No brainer.

He may be old, and a bit brittle these days, and he likely won't be around in 4 years when this team is ready. If its ever.

Brown will further this organization and build a culture by teaching solid fundamentals with these young players.

The only thing is we may go a bit more vet oriented and make deeper more profitable playoff runs.

The other fear is that we "starphuch" our selves with larry taking on the job for the 12 million and not being at the top of his game!

He'll do better with what ever we got, and sell tickets with a new buzz, but is it the real deal long term?

ONly if we stay youthful and he teaches and plays the kids!

Larry is the best for our situation. He may not play younsters in a championship caliber team like the pistons, but in a rebuilding situation he's going to be a fantastic teacher.

I see him as a key architect for the resurrection of this great franchise. I WANT LARRY BACK IN NY COACHING NATE, ARIZA, SWEETNEY AND SO ON.

I wonder what he thinks of Marbury & Crawford.

Posted by Nalod:

Posted by OAK:

Larry is the best for our situation. He may not play younsters in a championship caliber team like the pistons, but in a rebuilding situation he's going to be a fantastic teacher.

I see him as a key architect for the resurrection of this great franchise. I WANT LARRY BACK IN NY COACHING NATE, ARIZA, SWEETNEY AND SO ON.

I wonder what he thinks of Marbury & Crawford.

Larry is a college type teacher coach. the players stop listening to him after 2-3 years for ego sake. But he can teach these kids!

Well, afterall he's the only coach to win NCAA & NBA championships. His record speaks for itself.

If you just want a guy to come in and teach for a year why don't we just bring Hubie Brown in?

Posted by roblackman:

If you just want a guy to come in and teach for a year why don't we just bring Hubie Brown in?

not what people said.... more like, if Larry only lasts a year, it's still worth signing him.

What will Larry Brownbag cost (as far as compensation to Detroit)? How many years can we expect him to stay? Will he bring his assistants with him and what will that cost us? Would Westphal really want to work for Herb? Really? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

If Larry is available and wants to coach the Knicks, why not??? but I still want Laimbeer as his right hand man if he is hired...If Larry is not hired, give the job to the best candidate (Laimbeer).

Posted by Pharzeone:

Posted by OAK:

Sure, Larry will cost $$$$$, but that's not gonna impact our cap, so who cares? Dolan paid $$$ for Wilkins - for WILKINS!!!! And if he waives Houston, he saves $40 mil in luxury tax. Use that money to sign Larry.

I am not talking about money, I am talking about picks. I think Larry is playing this right. Let them fire him. Detroit wants him to just leave so they can get compensation... I am not giving up any picks for a guy who may only be around for half a season. I rather let a guy like Collins coach this team or even Westhphal.

Yeah, i agree. Isiah is doing the right thing by letting the detroit drama unfold on its own. No way does Isiah want to give up picks. s far as Larry's health is concerned, Isiah will make sure that he is in a shape to commmit to the Knicks franchise. Otherwise, go with Laimbeer.

I found it interesting reading Jon Givony's write-up on Darko's performance in the summer league. Larry Brown has always had the reputation of being great with young players. So maybe the problem is that Darko hasn't done anything to deserve the playing time. This write-up would tend to support that.

http://www.draftexpress.com/viewarticle.php?a=1040