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6/27/2010  10:04 AM

D'Antoni: I Came To New York On Condition Of Flushing Roster
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Mike D'Antoni revealed that he came to New York on the condition that the team would empty the roster and position itself for this summer's free-agent courtship.

The coach did not see the previous roster as one that the Knicks could build from.

"Maybe we would've made the playoffs, but then we would've been stuck," D'Antoni said. "I wouldn't have come here if the plan wasn't to clear the cap and go after it. That's why I came."

D'Antoni knows winning is what will sell players.

"We have to win and convince guys coming here they can win because New York is a place they need to win," D'Antoni said. "I think we can do that. Whether they like the style or not is individual."

D'Antoni doesn't think the Knicks are at a disadvantage because they only have a handful of players under contract.

"Almost all the teams have cleared everyone out," he said. "We're all the same."

Donnie Walsh expects his team's meetings with free agents, including the one reportedly scheduled with LeBron James on Thursday, to give the Knicks a legitimate shot at landing a top player.

"I'm going to make an assumption that nobody's playing around out there," Walsh said. "If they're going to meet with you, and you're going to meet with them, they're serious."

D'Antoni knows that the implications for the organization are monumental.

"This sets the course of the franchise for the next 10 years," D'Antoni said.

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6/27/2010  10:09 AM
obviously d'antoni came here with the intention of flushing the roster and starting over. when was there ever an indication otherwise?
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6/27/2010  10:11 AM
Dantoni came here because we offered a lot more than Chicago.
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6/27/2010  10:23 AM
I don't think the rooster was even on the squad at that point.
However, assuming D'Antoni somehow knew they were going to sign Gallinari, and had conspired to give him a Swirly - well, that's just wrong
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6/27/2010  10:37 AM
KnicksSince88 wrote:Dantoni came here because we offered a lot more than Chicago.
And he wasn't asked to change his style and address defense.
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6/27/2010  10:57 AM
crzymdups wrote:obviously d'antoni came here with the intention of flushing the roster and starting over. when was there ever an indication otherwise?

I believe both Walsh D'Antoni are entering the last years of their contracts. If we don't make a splash (Which a splash is the intention, especially if Melo signs an extension), does D'Antoni quit, get fired or work the last year of his contract in good faith.

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6/27/2010  11:36 AM
"This sets the course of the franchise for the next 10 years," D'Antoni said.

At least he admits how important this is. If we re-sign that statue David Lee and just sign Joe Johnson, we're right back to 2003 with Allan Houston being the best player on the team with mediocre players like Keith Van Horn and Kurt Thomas. I don't see a core of Johnson, Lee and Danilo Gallinari ever challenging for a title. Unless Gallo becomes Larry Bird but that's not happening.
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6/27/2010  11:45 AM
KnicksSince88 wrote:Dantoni came here because we offered a lot more than Chicago.

Exactly. we made him the 3rd highest paid coach in the NBA. This was a no brainer.

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6/27/2010  11:58 AM

Ooops, MDA would have been epic in Chicago.

Hindsight is working good today.

What do I think? Yeah, MDA didn't come here to coach Marbury. I don't think he was all too pleased with him in Phx.
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6/27/2010  12:05 PM
It's not just the defense thing. The Bulls management is just not everyones cup of tea. Go back and look at the drama they seem to always create with their coaches and players. Compare that with easy going Donnie and big spending Dolan and it's easy to see why MDA chose NY. MDA knew he'd be able to do his thing like the early days in PHX. Chicago's Management is too controlling for him in all aspects.

Here he got lots of money and freedom, plus input into what the team does.
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6/27/2010  12:12 PM
Allanfan20 wrote:
crzymdups wrote:obviously d'antoni came here with the intention of flushing the roster and starting over. when was there ever an indication otherwise?

I believe both Walsh D'Antoni are entering the last years of their contracts. If we don't make a splash (Which a splash is the intention, especially if Melo signs an extension), does D'Antoni quit, get fired or work the last year of his contract in good faith.

this is not correct.

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6/27/2010  12:14 PM
martin wrote:
Allanfan20 wrote:
crzymdups wrote:obviously d'antoni came here with the intention of flushing the roster and starting over. when was there ever an indication otherwise?

I believe both Walsh D'Antoni are entering the last years of their contracts. If we don't make a splash (Which a splash is the intention, especially if Melo signs an extension), does D'Antoni quit, get fired or work the last year of his contract in good faith.

this is not correct.

Are you sure about that Martin? I could have sworn MDA signed a 3 year deal, as did Walsh.

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6/27/2010  12:16 PM
If Dolan sits in the corner and writes checks and hires good people he negates his character.

Walsh has 3 years and will stay as president I think. Would want a GM to travel while he gets his hip done.

MDA has 2 more years.

Knicks do what they do, and have done it. Problem is other teams can also. Can't control that.
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6/27/2010  12:17 PM    LAST EDITED: 6/27/2010  12:21 PM
Nalod wrote:If Dolan sits in the corner and writes checks and hires good people he negates his character.

Walsh has 3 years and will stay as president I think. Would want a GM to travel while he gets his hip done.

MDA has 2 more years.

Knicks do what they do, and have done it. Problem is other teams can also. Can't control that.

Donnie Walsh signed a 3 year 15 million dollar deal. MDA signed a 4 year 24 million dollar deal.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aYBqxXNRHj3Q&refer=home

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3389987

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6/27/2010  1:29 PM
nixluva wrote:It's not just the defense thing. The Bulls management is just not everyones cup of tea. Go back and look at the drama they seem to always create with their coaches and players. Compare that with easy going Donnie and big spending Dolan and it's easy to see why MDA chose NY. MDA knew he'd be able to do his thing like the early days in PHX. Chicago's Management is too controlling for him in all aspects.

Here he got lots of money and freedom, plus input into what the team does.

the knicks havent had any of that either?

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6/27/2010  8:42 PM
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D'Antoni: I Came To New York On Condition Of Flushing Roster
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Mike D'Antoni revealed that he came to New York on the condition that the team would empty the roster and position itself for this summer's free-agent courtship.


Larry Brown thought the same thing(cleaning house) but Isiah had to many personal ties to get guys paid so it never happen for him or the money was to good for him to pass up too

JAMES DOLAN on Isiah : He's a good friend of mine and of the organization and I will continue to solicit his views. He will always have strong ties to me and the team.
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6/28/2010  8:53 AM
But this time we cleaned it out. The tidy bowl man done flushed the tank and all but Eddy are gone.

Of course, we got Herb "The Teflon" Williams still on the bench.
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6/28/2010  9:24 AM
Chandler and Curry are the only guys left from the Isiah era. Walsh/D'Antoni have Walker, Douglas, Gallo, Jordan, Fields, and Rautins to their credit. It is going to be hard to sell the Knicks to the big name guys with that roster.
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