http://slamonline.com/links/11082004/

The bigger question here is what this means to Lenny Wilkens. Will Lenny get canned?

If anything, I think losing Helm buys him more time. Ownership sees a coach willing to lose his top assistant and sees it as a guy willing to make changes. Now, whether or not anything actually changes -- and I'm guessing nothing will change -- Lenny can say he's trying toi shake things up, to give him time.

But here's the interesting thing: at each stop along Lenny's long and varied career, Helm has been there. And the last three jobs Lenny has had -- Atlanta, Toronto and now New York -- Helm has been fired/resigned/quit moments before Lenny was shown the door. This makes Helm something of a human two-weeks notice.

I think Lenny's days are numbered. If the Knicks get drilled again tonight by the Sixers, and then lose at home to the Clips on Friday, I think Isiah will pull the ripcord and try to figure out something else. Maybe he'll take over, but I wouldn't be suprised if Isiah splashed out a ton of cash on Phil Jackson, either.

Thought the human 2 weeks notice thing was interesting and didn't see this posted.

I never know what to make up this stuff... media fodder or real meddling. Hopefully Lenny isnt on as short a leash as has been written. Another coaching change would just add more instability. Lenny might not be perfect for this group but he's not bad either. With the frontcourt problem we have I just dont see the point right now.

I also think Marbury can learn alot from Lenny and could use some stability there. He's had what? 8 coaches since he's been a pro?

Posted by fishmike:

I never know what to make up this stuff... media fodder or real meddling.

media fodder. Slam writer didn't put an ounce of thought into statement.

As I said before, I cant believe its only game 3 and they are already calling for sweeping changes - including getting rid of Lenny Wilkens. If thats the case why didnt they just keep Chaney until the end of last season?

The media are being rediculous, they are making stories out of thin air. I dont see a coaching change on the horizon unless the losing continues but last time i checked the Knicks won a game.