Thank goodness we actually have a pick this year. I like our chances to come out of this draft with someone that can help us. Our core is younger than Boston's big 3 when they came together. It's a good start. We have some open issues with management but we're still in good shape.

I am getting the impression that nothing may be done until after the lockout ends.

Looking more and more like all of those in the organization currently will be in charge. I think it seems to make sense and certainly keeps us on track with our current plans. Adding a player from the draft who can contribute right away is key. I'm thinking Brooks or Thompson at SG is the best bet. Either player would either start or be a top contributor off the bench behind Melo and Fields, and both have reasonable upside. Looking forward to seeing what we can add this off-season to become a 50-55 win team next season.

Childs2Dudley wrote:We just got rid of one of the better GM's in the league. The only direction now is down. We're not getting any good GM's, just yes-men who bow to Dolan.

I agree. It appears that a patchwork of guys are going to handle Walsh's duties. However, if a new gm was brought in I do think he would replace the coach and that would be a step forward after two steps back that occured with Walsh being let go. I think D'Antoni is still in NY because Walsh was such a loyal guy with character. Too much happened for a smart basketball guy like Walsh not to recognize that D'Antoni and his unique approach wasn't going to be successful.

A fish rots from the head down. Or so I've been told. I have not witnessed this first hand.