nykshaknbake wrote:It's possible this is post event spin, trying to make the act of skipping the interview less unprofessional.

If not it shows that KP was not happy with Phil Jackson despite some people here claiming he loved the triangle or he was actually upset with Horny.

It shows he's not taking less than the max. If he continues to play like this that's ok.

The rest was fine but it's not great that these kind of talks which should be closed door are taking place via the media. KP needs to reign his brother in a bit.

Andrew wrote:I'm still trying to find exactly what Janis said that was so controversial.

he basically threatened to have KP walk - that doesn't chap your ass at all?

fishmike wrote:

Andrew wrote:I'm still trying to find exactly what Janis said that was so controversial.

well he mentioned Melo, and that is still a sensitive spot for many around here.

Agree great to hear they’re motivated by winning. That’s exactly what you want to hear

Having said that, his explanation makes zero sense

If you’re going to fight (because melo supposedly wouldn’t which itself is false) you go to the exit meeting and state your piece in a professional way — whatever it is.

Even if mgmt disagrees they would appreciate the candor and that would be leadership. You’d also have the personal benefit of clarity. You stated your position. They agreed or disagreed and you move on. Whatever that entails

Going AWOL in a very public way, not communicating with the team, is the opposite of that. It’s childish to be honest

He got called out on it. Frankly he would have been better served to say KP was extremely frustrated and left town because he didn’t think it would be constructive to talk when that frustrated — or something to that effect. It would have at least seemed plausible

To pitch it, as he does, as some calculated genius move is doubling down on stupidity

KP seems like a smart guy. I also get that he’s trying to help out his idiot brother

My hope is he’s smart enough to navigate this

Andrew wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Andrew wrote:I'm still trying to find exactly what Janis said that was so controversial.

well he mentioned Melo, and that is still a sensitive spot for many around here.

you don't think Melo handled last year well? most people think he handled it pretty gracefully considering Phil JAx was screaming at him to get off his lawn year round. so then what the **** is KP's brother talking about? he's a clown

From the being a good soldier Melo handled it....I think Janis is talking about invoking change....making a point to say hey, what's happening is messed up from an organizational standpoint and needs to change.

I think KP's brother (whatever his name is) is playing big boy businessman - that's how this comes across to me

Yes, we all know that KP is the main attraction. You don't take exception that KP's representation is implying 'these other guys suck'?

End of the day, I know it doesn't exactly matter what KP's brother said, but it comes across as amateur hour especially when KP's ACTUAL agent Andy Miller declined to comment because he knows the is mindless BS that got dropped on the doorstep due to nepotism

nykshaknbake wrote:It's possible this is post event spin, trying to make the act of skipping the interview less unprofessional.

If not it shows that KP was not happy with Phil Jackson despite some people here claiming he loved the triangle or he was actually upset with Horny.

It shows he's not taking less than the max. If he continues to play like this that's ok.

The rest was fine but it's not great that these kind of talks which should be closed door are taking place via the media. KP needs to reign his brother in a bit.

Agree. Janis did a great job of preparing KP for this season. He isnt doing his brother any favors by speaking on his behalf when it comes to office politics, so to speak.

I know he is defending his brother, which is admirable. At some point he has to let KP speak about these things, himself. Part of the maturation process of a potential superstar.

Last thing Janis should want to be known as, is the Lavian Lavar Ball.

newyorknewyork wrote:

Chandler wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Andrew wrote:I'm still trying to find exactly what Janis said that was so controversial.

well he mentioned Melo, and that is still a sensitive spot for many around here.

Agree great to hear they’re motivated by winning. That’s exactly what you want to hear

Having said that, his explanation makes zero sense

If you’re going to fight (because melo supposedly wouldn’t which itself is false) you go to the exit meeting and state your piece in a professional way — whatever it is.

Even if mgmt disagrees they would appreciate the candor and that would be leadership. You’d also have the personal benefit of clarity. You stated your position. They agreed or disagreed and you move on. Whatever that entails

Going AWOL in a very public way, not communicating with the team, is the opposite of that. It’s childish to be honest

He got called out on it. Frankly he would have been better served to say KP was extremely frustrated and left town because he didn’t think it would be constructive to talk when that frustrated — or something to that effect. It would have at least seemed plausible

To pitch it, as he does, as some calculated genius move is doubling down on stupidity

KP seems like a smart guy. I also get that he’s trying to help out his idiot brother

My hope is he’s smart enough to navigate this

Exactly right! You can't cry about dysfunction then contribute to dysfunction. Then get called out on it get butt hurt and claim. Well if you critic us for making childish decisions. We are going to act even more childish and threaten to leave the team. Speaking on it now is also a poor decision. Missing the exit meeting has been somewhat forgotten at this point and the team has been playing well. Everyone was moving forward. Now he opens up this can of worms for the media to now question them at every turn.

And we still don't know exactly what KPs beef was. We are still left to quess. KP never claimed to have issues with the system. KP stated himself that a lot of the things have been blown out of proportion.

Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner!!!

No one is upset at what KP's brother said. It's his complete lack of professionalism.

SupremeCommander wrote:

Andrew wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Andrew wrote:I'm still trying to find exactly what Janis said that was so controversial.

well he mentioned Melo, and that is still a sensitive spot for many around here.

you don't think Melo handled last year well? most people think he handled it pretty gracefully considering Phil JAx was screaming at him to get off his lawn year round. so then what the **** is KP's brother talking about? he's a clown

From the being a good soldier Melo handled it....I think Janis is talking about invoking change....making a point to say hey, what's happening is messed up from an organizational standpoint and needs to change.

I think KP's brother (whatever his name is) is playing big boy businessman - that's how this comes across to me

Yes, we all know that KP is the main attraction. You don't take exception that KP's representation is implying 'these other guys suck'?

End of the day, I know it doesn't exactly matter what KP's brother said, but it comes across as amateur hour especially when KP's ACTUAL agent Andy Miller declined to comment because he knows the is mindless BS that got dropped on the doorstep due to nepotism

Andy miller decline because his agency is already under investigation from the Ncaa/nike scandal, the last thing he needs is more drama.

I don't see how anyone can be mad about a stars older brother looking after him. The knicks have been a fck up organization for quite some yrs. You think after 7 games were suppose to be respectable now.

KP said I want to see growth, that's how he will determine if it's worth it to re-sign, if you think that means more ping pong balls, your sadly mistaken.