callmened wrote:i just cant wait to hear "NixLuva"s comments (because hes always optimistic). please tell me that phil didnt just undermine our coach after 6 games. folks here say be patient...doesnt look like phil is. im not sure if making RAMBIS (a phil puppet) the defensive coach can be interpreted any other way besides phil undermining his coach.

Right - it's one thing if Hornacek were allowed to bring in his own guy. The fact that it is Rambis is not a good look. It's all about the perception of trust and belief and Phil just completely tore the rug out from under Hornacek.

A lot of the people who told me last spring that I was insane for harping about Phil's obsession with Rambis and the Triangle are being awfully quiet today.

callmened wrote:i just cant wait to hear "NixLuva"s comments (because hes always optimistic). please tell me that phil didnt just undermine our coach after 6 games. folks here say be patient...doesnt look like phil is. im not sure if making RAMBIS (a phil puppet) the defensive coach can be interpreted any other way besides phil undermining his coach.

This comes right after Jeff agrees that there might be some truth to what Lee said about defending against the Triangle in practice. Phil gives the job to his buddy, who is Triangle faithful. Maybe a shot across the bow.

CrushAlot wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

callmened wrote:i just cant wait to hear "NixLuva"s comments (because hes always optimistic). please tell me that phil didnt just undermine our coach after 6 games. folks here say be patient...doesnt look like phil is. im not sure if making RAMBIS (a phil puppet) the defensive coach can be interpreted any other way besides phil undermining his coach.

This comes right after Jeff agrees that there might be some truth to what Lee said about defending against the Triangle in practice. Phil gives the job to his buddy, who is Triangle faithful. Maybe a shot across the bow.

It just sucks. Jeff should have been allowed to hire his own staff. Jeff is getting Fisherd.

Totally agree about Jeff hiring his own staff. WTF is that about, seriously?? Rambis always felt like a Phil spy to me, ever since we learned he was being retained (and in effect, forced of Jeff). Even last year...

And Ned -- yeah man, you definitely get the feeling Phil's undercutting Jeff here. First, we hear Phil's invading practices and coaching the players himself on the court...at JEFF'S PRACTICES; now we hear Rambis was named the coach of the defense. What's next? And what's this **** about Jeff agreeing with Courtney Lee on defending the triangle in practice?? Is that right?? Wow--I didn't hear that. So that's not coming from Jeff??? Unreal--how involved is Phil in these practices??? This is crazy. I wouldn't be surprised if Jeff wanted out already. Why does this have to be such a ****ing circus? WHY??
WHY!?!?!?!?

HofstraBBall wrote:Does anyone still disagree we should have hired Thibs?

no the knicks are a disaster

I hope Phil is more proactive than just giving Rambis one title after another. Im guessing food and beverage manager is next.

nykshaknbake wrote:Hornacek should just resign. Clearly he isn't going to be allowed to coach. Phil only cares about vindicating his triangle. If rambis fails its doesn't matter since the triangle is broken now anyway. Nothing to lose in his perspective. Its going to be impossible to find quality fas next season if we keep the triangle and keep losing.

If JH steps down or gets fired, that's 4 coaches in 4 season under Phil, I don't think you can look more inept as a president if that happens, in fact, I don't think that has happen with any franchise in any sport.

A source said it was Hornacek’s idea to designate an assistant coach to specialize in defense, to resemble how he structured his staff in Phoenix.

Hornacek’s defensive assistant Mike Longabardi was fired by Suns management last January, weeks before Hornacek got the boot. The Post reported Hornacek attempted to bring in Longabardi to run the Knicks defense, but the native New Yorker couldn’t get out of his contract with the Cavaliers.

Hornacek, former teammates with Rambis in Phoenix, also knew Rambis was heavily involved with the Lakers defense as an assistant under Jackson. It’s unclear Jackson’s opinion on Rambis’ new role because it will take Rambis away from teaching his beloved triangle offense. Jackson hasn’t spoken to the media since Sept. 22.

It sounds as simple as the coach getting certain guys to focus on certain things. It couldnt be that simple could it? It HAS to be Phil meddling, Knick circus, bla bla bla...

6 phucking games! Let these grown men sort things out. My god