Isiah Thomas has been named a consultant to the New York Knicks, it was announced today in a joint statement by Knicks President Donnie Walsh and MSG Chairman James L. Dolan. In this role, Mr. Thomas will assist the team’s senior management in various capacities, including player recruitment.

“Isiah Thomas brings unique experience as a Hall of Fame player, coach, executive and owner, and we believe having him as part of our organization will be extremely beneficial to the team’s success. Isiah was helpful to the team’s senior management during our most recent recruitment efforts, including assisting with the acquisition of Amar’e Stoudemire. He will provide valuable insight and analysis of young prospects from around the world. Isiah will remain head coach of FIU, and that will continue to be his primary responsibility.”

“I’m excited to once again be a part of the New York Knicks organization. I was honored to have been asked to help during the recent free agent recruiting process, and believe that this new role takes full advantage of my skill set as an evaluator of basketball talent. While I will of course continue in my role as FIU’s coach, I look forward to working with Donnie, Coach D’Antoni and all of the Knicks staff to help bring a championship back to New York,” said Mr. Thomas.

CrushAlot wrote:If this had to happen why wasn't it kept behind the scenes. I think he was functioning in this capacity anyway.

alau53 wrote:this is like spitting in the faces of loyal ny knick fans.i cant believe the garden is sold out next year..i dont think it wil be wise to see isaih sitting close to any knick fans

agreed and agreed.

WTF

Solace wrote:Sorry, but I actually support this move... as long as it does not lead to Isiah eventually becoming GM again. That was a failed experiment that should not be repeated.

That would be a PR disaster of epic proportions if Little Jimmy brought him back - and it widely known he fears the media.

As a scout for the draft..I got no problems with him. Just don't let him within a 10 square mile radius of the salary cap..please.

martin wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:If this had to happen why wasn't it kept behind the scenes. I think he was functioning in this capacity anyway.

alau53 wrote:this is like spitting in the faces of loyal ny knick fans.i cant believe the garden is sold out next year..i dont think it wil be wise to see isaih sitting close to any knick fans

agreed and agreed.

WTF

sigh.. just when you think we're finally moving in the right direction. listen, i got no problem with isiah being a consultant, it's really a nothing job, but this guy's name just can't be attached to our organization anymore, just the name isiah thomas reeks like **** to me. what kind of dirt does he have on dolan?

as andrew said.. can't we just move on?

martin wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:If this had to happen why wasn't it kept behind the scenes. I think he was functioning in this capacity anyway.

alau53 wrote:this is like spitting in the faces of loyal ny knick fans.i cant believe the garden is sold out next year..i dont think it wil be wise to see isaih sitting close to any knick fans

agreed and agreed.

WTF

I really am not that bothered by this. Thomas was a terrible GM as far as managing the cap and making wise trades, but he was decent as a talent evaluator and to extent players do listen to him, he might be good in the role as a consultant. Obviously, Dolan still loves him, and Walsh is at least willing to listen to him, so as long as MDA is on board, this really should not have much of an impact for the Knicks.

I do agree that this may be Dolan's way of saying "F___ all of you guys, I like Thomas and will bring him back no matter what you think." But if that is the case, who cares. Its Dolan's money. If he wants to pay Thomas to be a glorified scout and recruiter, I think Thomas can handle that.

nyk4ever wrote:

martin wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:If this had to happen why wasn't it kept behind the scenes. I think he was functioning in this capacity anyway.

alau53 wrote:this is like spitting in the faces of loyal ny knick fans.i cant believe the garden is sold out next year..i dont think it wil be wise to see isaih sitting close to any knick fans

agreed and agreed.

WTF

sigh.. just when you think we're finally moving in the right direction. listen, i got no problem with isiah being a consultant, it's really a nothing job, but this guy's name just can't be attached to our organization anymore, just the name isiah thomas reeks like **** to me. what kind of dirt does he have on dolan?

as andrew said.. can't we just move on?

ya. its a flippin hurricane that wont go away.