Posted by djsunyc:
jeez...this is a tough one to figure out.
how much of a factor was this appeal to isiah's job security?
will this expedite isiah's departure? or will this just give isiah more job security?
i really don't know how to read this. but i guess we'll find out soon enough.
DJ, my personal opinion is the Appeal played a part. A fired Isiah wouldn't necessarily purger himself - BUT - he'd have no incentive to go to bat for MSG in the appeals.
Secondary to me is the contract extension, 24M, anywhere from 2 to 4 years.... and Dolan is trying to figure out how to terminate him based on breach of contract (might just use the anucha case as that breach).
There's no other reason. If Isiah had no extension and was days away from being let go or extended I guarantee he'd be out the door RIGHT NOW, ala Chaney, escorted to the street by MSG security.
Now we're down to one: The 24M extension. Once Dolan finds a way to make a case to have to arbitrate? Isiah is gone.
With Stern's hand in the Knicks at the moment who is to say Stern and Dolan don't meet, agree with the Anucha case out of the way it's time to move on Isiah, and agree to arbitrate? Maybe pay Isiah 15M to go away?
You never know....
All we know is Anucha is done, the damage is swept under the rug as a result, Stern wants Isiah gone, Dolan CANT POSSIBLY want Isiah to stay - and - you might just witness the result of a behind the scenes "coup" of Isiah in the near future.
I can only pray until it comes true. I will say this much: No way Isiah and Marbury last beyond THIS season. NO WAY! That's good news.
