Posted by Erniecat:
From The Times:
After playing 11 minutes Tuesday, Jerome James vowed to redouble his efforts to get in better shape. Coach Larry Brown said James was not ready for the season. "I agree with the coach," said James, who said he had lost 27 pounds.
Don't the Knicks sort of have leverage to fine James? Doesn't a pro player's basic agreement with the club state he must stay in reasonable shape and report to training camp in "reasonable physical condition"? Shouldn't "reasonable physical condition" mean he has to be able to perform his job? James was signed around Aug. 2, so he had two months prior to camp to get in shape, which is enough time for a pro athlete.
If I were Isiah, Dolan or Larry Brown, I'd be so furious with this guy. Especially Isiah, who did James a huge solid by handing him a ridiculous $30 million deal that no other GM in his right mind would have done.
At least Curry sort of has an excuse for being out of shape. What's James' excuse?
they bought his aberrational playoff run. they shouldve done more homework on him, his character in terms of fitness, clubhouse, work ethic, intensity has been suspect his whole career except for 3 weeks before he gets paid again.
they seem to just throw money at vet players like it was coming off trees. if they touch theo ratliff, its just pure insanity-- while theo takes care of his body better, his body is already done. what kind of PR nightmare is that-pay 30mm for a guy and suspend him before game 1?
they wont do it
i think they should chill unless someone wants to give us baron davis for an ending contract
portland is dealing from a very weak hand--let them BEG for a deal-their fans are pssed off and they have vets who are already in high gear mouthing
my goodnes if i was making 6-8mm a year for playing basketball, id do whatever they wanted me to do, and then clean the bathrooms as a bonus and NEVEr mouth off--these guys are spoiled beyond belief
