Posted by knickgeek:
I don't see how you can blame Chaney for what is happening - it is clear to me that part of the reason Van Gundy left was he could see what was coming. These guys probably do need a drill sargent type though.
I agree with those who say the fault lies higher up. I don't blame them for trying to trade to make the team better, but so many of the moves have just been boneheaded. Now we have an eclectic, mismatched, overpaid group of guys who obviously think they are better players than they are.
I do think that with the types of players the Knicks have, they need a more tightly run ship. But I do not think the fault is entirely the coach's, but rather the players on the team - the lack of on the court leaders. Like LJ and Ewing, and Oakley before them. And Rivers and Harper before Oakley. These were players who lead and solidified the team on the court and were mentally strong and consistent on a daily basis. Camby, Houston, and even Spree don't have that mentality.
