Dolan likes his "Yes" men and women and I wonder if this guy resign because MSG sucks as a place to work with a big old stupid man running it.

Or the stock at nice fat $42 a share and he can cash out if he walks?

Or he was fired and the propoganda machine is in full force.

Scott O'Neil is stepping down from his position as Madison Square Garden president, the Daily News has learned.

It is unclear to why O'Neil, considering a rising star in the business, would abruptly step down after just three years as president. According to a source, O'Neil has been at odds with Garden Chairman James Dolan. Others insist that O'Neil has bigger aspirations than running the World's Most Famous Arena and could eventually be making a return to the NBA league office.

O'Neil played an active role with both the Knicks and Rangers and made a name for himself at MSG by securing corporate sponsorship deals with Chase, Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines.

O'Neil, along with current Knicks GM Glen Grunwald, met with LeBron James' agent, Leon Rose, two days after the Knicks celebrated meeting with then free agent LeBron James fell flat. O'Neil later helped broker the deal to acquire Carmelo Anthony from Denver.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/scott-o-neil-played-active-role-knicks-rangers-stepping-president-madison-square-garden-article-1.1152515#ixzz25co3p9Qf

Nalod wrote:You leave? I can't help being the un"Dolanite" to think this is a bit odd to depart right before a season starts?

Dolan likes his "Yes" men and women and I wonder if this guy resign because MSG sucks as a place to work with a big old stupid man running it.

Or the stock at nice fat $42 a share and he can cash out if he walks?

Or he was fired and the propoganda machine is in full force.

Scott O'Neil is stepping down from his position as Madison Square Garden president, the Daily News has learned.

It is unclear to why O'Neil, considering a rising star in the business, would abruptly step down after just three years as president. According to a source, O'Neil has been at odds with Garden Chairman James Dolan. Others insist that O'Neil has bigger aspirations than running the World's Most Famous Arena and could eventually be making a return to the NBA league office.

O'Neil played an active role with both the Knicks and Rangers and made a name for himself at MSG by securing corporate sponsorship deals with Chase, Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines.

O'Neil, along with current Knicks GM Glen Grunwald, met with LeBron James' agent, Leon Rose, two days after the Knicks celebrated meeting with then free agent LeBron James fell flat. O'Neil later helped broker the deal to acquire Carmelo Anthony from Denver.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/scott-o-neil-played-active-role-knicks-rangers-stepping-president-madison-square-garden-article-1.1152515#ixzz25co3p9Qf

history again repeats itself, from JVG, Spree, Walsh, Lin, Atkinson, and will continue...
further proof that Dolan is a smuckq/douche that he is....
He drives anyone and everyone away because he can, with the theory as big corporation carry "ANYONE IS REPLACEABLE"

all the money spent on these big name players, our past coaches, and our past horrible financial decisions *Layden thru Isiah's tenure* comes at it's own cost.
the reason why our medical staff has always sucked, our team practice facility is inconvenient, renovations were never made *till BKLYN came to town*

gunsnewing wrote:Who becomes president? H20 or dare I say it Isiah Thomas

I think that the latter would be quite theatrical so thats what I am rooting for.

Nalod wrote:

mrKnickShot wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:Who becomes president? H20 or dare I say it Isiah Thomas

I think that the latter would be quite theatrical so thats what I am rooting for.

Someone gotta write the book about MSG.

I wonder if Dolan will want a starphuch name for his MSG sports president.

I think these guys put up with his crap until they have enough money that they don't have/want to anymore.

Perhaps if you stay too long it hurts the resume.

I am absolutely certain that IT has a scandalous video tape of Dolan - probably with little boys. There is no other logical explanation. Not that there is anything logical about this.

tkf wrote:smh..... how much can dolan expect these fans to take?

DurzoBlint wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:I don't know what to think. Isola and his 'sources' are not always reliable but Dolan certainly has had his share of talented professionals pass through.

there are whispers going around that O'Neil resigned not, because he was at odd with Dolan (a very easy target) but, instead has higher NBA Front Office aspirations. Seen it on Hoopsworld, Hoopshype and in another Mag.

It appears Madison Square Garden’s transformation doesn’t apply to just its bricks and mortar.

MSG president Scott O’Neil, a rising star who left the NBA in July of 2008 to take the Garden post, is stepping down next week after four years with the organization. It is unclear what led to O’Neil’s abrupt departure, which was first reported on the Daily News website Wednesday afternoon, but according to a source, O’Neil has been at odds with Garden Chairman James Dolan.

Others insist O’Neil’s goals are different from running the World’s Most Famous Arena. According to sources, O’Neil always has had aspirations of becoming NBA commissioner, a job the league’s deputy commish and COO Adam Silver is expected to fill once David Stern steps down.

O’Neil worked for the NBA as senior vice president before leaving for MSG.

Both O’Neil and the Garden released carefully worded statements Wednesday officially announcing his resignation. But of course there was no mention of the outgoing president being at odds with Dolan, who has been known to shout at O’Neil in front of others in meetings, according to sources.

“My time at The World’s Most Famous Arena has been nothing short of incredible and I am proud of our results,” O’Neil said in a statement. “I am thankful and extremely proud of what we accomplished at MSG Sports. There is nothing more rewarding than the opportunity to help build a world-class staff and seeing them perform beyond our loftiest expectations — people I consider not only the most talented in the business, but also true friends. To help lead and steward iconic brands like the Knicks and Rangers and sell the transformed Garden in a city like New York has been a true privilege. I could not be more excited about the process of discovering what lies ahead.”

The Madison Square Garden Company statement read: “We are grateful for Scott’s years of service and his many contributions to the company, and wish him the very best of luck as he moves forward. We are fortunate to have a talented team in place at MSG Sports who will continue to build on the company’s successes while we undertake a search for a new President of MSG Sports.”

O’Neil, a young, brash executive whose confidence can border on arrogance, played an active role with the Knicks and Rangers.

In the summer of 2010, he became more involved with Knicks personnel moves dating back to the free-agent recruitment of LeBron James and the eventual blockbuster trade in February of 2011 that landed Carmelo Anthony. O’Neil also was a strong supporter of ex-Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni, who resigned in March with the team struggling and Dolan demonstrating little desire to retain the coach after his contract expired.

O’Neil is calling his move a resignation, but according to sources, this could very well be Dolan’s way of forcing out a personality the organization considers a potential leak — an approachable businessman who does not instinctively fear and loathe the press.

— With Pat Leonard

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/scott-o-neil-played-active-role-knicks-rangers-stepping-president-madison-square-garden-article-1.1152515#ixzz25gtG8wGo

foosballnick wrote:

Nalod wrote:

DurzoBlint wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:I don't know what to think. Isola and his 'sources' are not always reliable but Dolan certainly has had his share of talented professionals pass through.

there are whispers going around that O'Neil resigned not, because he was at odd with Dolan (a very easy target) but, instead has higher NBA Front Office aspirations. Seen it on Hoopsworld, Hoopshype and in another Mag.

It appears Madison Square Garden’s transformation doesn’t apply to just its bricks and mortar.

MSG president Scott O’Neil, a rising star who left the NBA in July of 2008 to take the Garden post, is stepping down next week after four years with the organization. It is unclear what led to O’Neil’s abrupt departure, which was first reported on the Daily News website Wednesday afternoon, but according to a source, O’Neil has been at odds with Garden Chairman James Dolan.

Others insist O’Neil’s goals are different from running the World’s Most Famous Arena. According to sources, O’Neil always has had aspirations of becoming NBA commissioner, a job the league’s deputy commish and COO Adam Silver is expected to fill once David Stern steps down.

O’Neil worked for the NBA as senior vice president before leaving for MSG.

Both O’Neil and the Garden released carefully worded statements Wednesday officially announcing his resignation. But of course there was no mention of the outgoing president being at odds with Dolan, who has been known to shout at O’Neil in front of others in meetings, according to sources.

“My time at The World’s Most Famous Arena has been nothing short of incredible and I am proud of our results,” O’Neil said in a statement. “I am thankful and extremely proud of what we accomplished at MSG Sports. There is nothing more rewarding than the opportunity to help build a world-class staff and seeing them perform beyond our loftiest expectations — people I consider not only the most talented in the business, but also true friends. To help lead and steward iconic brands like the Knicks and Rangers and sell the transformed Garden in a city like New York has been a true privilege. I could not be more excited about the process of discovering what lies ahead.”

The Madison Square Garden Company statement read: “We are grateful for Scott’s years of service and his many contributions to the company, and wish him the very best of luck as he moves forward. We are fortunate to have a talented team in place at MSG Sports who will continue to build on the company’s successes while we undertake a search for a new President of MSG Sports.”

O’Neil, a young, brash executive whose confidence can border on arrogance, played an active role with the Knicks and Rangers.

In the summer of 2010, he became more involved with Knicks personnel moves dating back to the free-agent recruitment of LeBron James and the eventual blockbuster trade in February of 2011 that landed Carmelo Anthony. O’Neil also was a strong supporter of ex-Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni, who resigned in March with the team struggling and Dolan demonstrating little desire to retain the coach after his contract expired.

O’Neil is calling his move a resignation, but according to sources, this could very well be Dolan’s way of forcing out a personality the organization considers a potential leak — an approachable businessman who does not instinctively fear and loathe the press.

— With Pat Leonard

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/scott-o-neil-played-active-role-knicks-rangers-stepping-president-madison-square-garden-article-1.1152515#ixzz25gtG8wGo

I would think many here would be happy this guy is leaving as he brokered the Starphuck Melo deal.