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Lifestyle => Sports & Entertainment => Topic started by: ecrazy on June 22, 2006, 09:18:50 AM
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2006 – Larry Brown has been relieved of his responsibilities as head coach of the New York Knicks it was announced today. Isiah Thomas, who serves as the team’s president and general manager, will also assume the role of head coach, effective immediately.
“Larry has had a long and storied career. We hired him last summer with the expectation that he would be with the Knicks for a long time. Sometimes decisions work and sometimes they don’t. After careful consideration, despite the best intentions from everyone involved, this current structure did not work for us last season and I did not think it was going to improve next season,” MSG Chairman James L. Dolan said. “I have great personal admiration for Larry, but have concluded that it is best for our franchise if we make this change. We understand that fans were not happy with the performance of the team last season and neither were we. We are committed to making major improvements next season towards our goal of producing a winning basketball team.”
“No one in our organization is happy with last season and we all accept responsibility for our performance,” Thomas said. “This has been a difficult time for the entire organization and our fans. Today begins the 2006-07 season for the Knicks, and I strongly believe we are on the right track to take major steps in our rebuilding process to achieve our goal of being one of the premier teams in the NBA. Larry Brown is a great coach, but for various reasons, bringing him to the Knicks did not turn out the way we had hoped and we wish him the best in the future.”
Thomas, who joined the Knicks as president and general manager on Dec. 22, 2003, previously served as a head coach with the Indiana Pacers for three seasons from 2000-01 through 2002-03. Coaching a youthful Pacers team, he compiled a record of 131-115 record, making the playoffs in each of his three seasons.
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LMAOOOOO
Brown really knows how to make money. Knicks will go down.
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Everyone already knew this, they just took a super long time announcing it...I thought Brown would replace Adelman in Sacramento, but the Kings already filled their coaching position. I believe I heard rumors of him heading to Golden State, but who knows...He made 10 million doing nothing. I honestly believe Isiah is gunna make this team a lot better. His coaching style also fits them a lot more...PeACe
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LOL
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rumor is that Larry "I'll quit on your team within a couple seasons to look for jobs elsewhere" Brown might be heading to Charlotte
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the #1 wack team man :P
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lol, zeke is a joke. This will be one more train wreck on his resume.
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Knicks = one of the dumbest organizations in all of sport
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Knicks = one of the dumbest organizations in all of sport
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isiah thomas can't coach
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Knicks = one of the dumbest organizations in all of sport
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isiah thomas can't coach
He fared well with the Pacers...I honestly believe ya'll are just basing your opinions off what the media told you. It's obvious that in order to have a good team you need a strong coach who will work with the players...Larry Brown was not that guy. Isiah Thomas is closer to the type of guy who will get along with players like Francis, Marbury, Crawford, etc. I see this as a step up, not a step down...
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He blew ass as the Pacers coach. That team was stacked and was 500 every year but 1 when he was coach. And they year they were above 500 they were 42 and 40 I think? Ron, JO, Brad Miller, Reggie, Al Harrington, Jalen Rose (6 years ago mind you) and you can't break 500 or win a playoff series? He's a joke, and was a terrible coach. There is no mistake the year Carlisle took over they won 50 games without Brad Miller no less. Then coach the pacers to a winning record and a playoff series win when Ron gets suspended for the entire season as well as JO and Sjax both being suspended for almost a quarter season. Zeke is a total blow hard. He won't make it thru the season without getting canned.
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He blew ass as the Pacers coach. That team was stacked and was 500 every year but 1 when he was coach. And they year they were above 500 they were 42 and 40 I think? Ron, JO, Brad Miller, Reggie, Al Harrington, Jalen Rose (6 years ago mind you) and you can't break 500 or win a playoff series? He's a joke, and was a terrible coach. There is no mistake the year Carlisle took over they won 50 games without Brad Miller no less. Then coach the pacers to a winning record and a playoff series win when Ron gets suspended for the entire season as well as JO and Sjax both being suspended for almost a quarter season. Zeke is a total blow hard. He won't make it thru the season without getting canned.
As far as I can remember, Jermaine O'Neal was extremely disappointed and upset with the franchise when Isiah was fired. He said Isiah brought him to levels no one else could...I believe he claimed that the only reason he signed his extension was because the front office promised the return of Isiah Thomas as the head coach...I dunno, I remember them being a strong team under him...I think it will work in New York, it can't get any worse than last year...PeACe
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He blew ass as the Pacers coach. That team was stacked and was 500 every year but 1 when he was coach. And they year they were above 500 they were 42 and 40 I think? Ron, JO, Brad Miller, Reggie, Al Harrington, Jalen Rose (6 years ago mind you) and you can't break 500 or win a playoff series? He's a joke, and was a terrible coach. There is no mistake the year Carlisle took over they won 50 games without Brad Miller no less. Then coach the pacers to a winning record and a playoff series win when Ron gets suspended for the entire season as well as JO and Sjax both being suspended for almost a quarter season. Zeke is a total blow hard. He won't make it thru the season without getting canned.
As far as I can remember, Jermaine O'Neal was extremely disappointed and upset with the franchise when Isiah was fired. He said Isiah brought him to levels no one else could...I believe he claimed that the only reason he signed his extension was because the front office promised the return of Isiah Thomas as the head coach...I dunno, I remember them being a strong team under him...I think it will work in New York, it can't get any worse than last year...PeACe
Well unlike what you said JO is happy right now with the team but yes NIK you are right on the money the only reason JO signed that 7yr127million contract is because he was guarenteed that Isiah was coming back and yes he felt betrayed by Bird who basically lied to him and I dont blame him and that is why until now Bird and JO's relationship was sour. I think Isiah will do ok with the Knicks and I think he was average when he coached the pacers. Yes we had a good team but remember at the time JO and Ronnie werent quite as good as the are now.
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He blew ass as the Pacers coach. That team was stacked and was 500 every year but 1 when he was coach. And they year they were above 500 they were 42 and 40 I think? Ron, JO, Brad Miller, Reggie, Al Harrington, Jalen Rose (6 years ago mind you) and you can't break 500 or win a playoff series? He's a joke, and was a terrible coach. There is no mistake the year Carlisle took over they won 50 games without Brad Miller no less. Then coach the pacers to a winning record and a playoff series win when Ron gets suspended for the entire season as well as JO and Sjax both being suspended for almost a quarter season. Zeke is a total blow hard. He won't make it thru the season without getting canned.
As far as I can remember, Jermaine O'Neal was extremely disappointed and upset with the franchise when Isiah was fired. He said Isiah brought him to levels no one else could...I believe he claimed that the only reason he signed his extension was because the front office promised the return of Isiah Thomas as the head coach...I dunno, I remember them being a strong team under him...I think it will work in New York, it can't get any worse than last year...PeACe
Well unlike what you said JO is happy right now with the team but yes NIK you are right on the money the only reason JO signed that 7yr127million contract is because he was guarenteed that Isiah was coming back and yes he felt betrayed by Bird who basically lied to him and I dont blame him and that is why until now Bird and JO's relationship was sour. I think Isiah will do ok with the Knicks and I think he was average when he coached the pacers. Yes we had a good team but remember at the time JO and Ronnie werent quite as good as the are now.
According to various sources, he's unhappy with the Pacers as of now and can be on the trading block...I dont just make these things up myself, you know.
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He blew ass as the Pacers coach. That team was stacked and was 500 every year but 1 when he was coach. And they year they were above 500 they were 42 and 40 I think? Ron, JO, Brad Miller, Reggie, Al Harrington, Jalen Rose (6 years ago mind you) and you can't break 500 or win a playoff series? He's a joke, and was a terrible coach. There is no mistake the year Carlisle took over they won 50 games without Brad Miller no less. Then coach the pacers to a winning record and a playoff series win when Ron gets suspended for the entire season as well as JO and Sjax both being suspended for almost a quarter season. Zeke is a total blow hard. He won't make it thru the season without getting canned.
As far as I can remember, Jermaine O'Neal was extremely disappointed and upset with the franchise when Isiah was fired. He said Isiah brought him to levels no one else could...I believe he claimed that the only reason he signed his extension was because the front office promised the return of Isiah Thomas as the head coach...I dunno, I remember them being a strong team under him...I think it will work in New York, it can't get any worse than last year...PeACe
Well unlike what you said JO is happy right now with the team but yes NIK you are right on the money the only reason JO signed that 7yr127million contract is because he was guarenteed that Isiah was coming back and yes he felt betrayed by Bird who basically lied to him and I dont blame him and that is why until now Bird and JO's relationship was sour. I think Isiah will do ok with the Knicks and I think he was average when he coached the pacers. Yes we had a good team but remember at the time JO and Ronnie werent quite as good as the are now.
According to various sources, he's unhappy with the Pacers as of now and can be on the trading block...I dont just make these things up myself, you know.
There was just a interview in the indy star and JO said he is happy with the team but also said if hes not healthy next year with a career year then he probably wants to start over somewhere else but all sources right now are saying he's happy
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lol, being a .500 team and never getting out of the first round of the playoffs does not = a strong team. He supported zeke because he believed in JO. He was more of a pal than a coach. And yes, he was very upset when they chased him out of the state, but JO is a pro, and several million dollars later he seemed to forget about that situation. And I would not be a bit surprised if he is on the trading block. He is injury prone, and his leadership skills have been questioned by the front in. I'm not saying I'd like to see him go, just stating that it would not surprise me. He's missed probably 1/5 to 1/4 of the season every season for the last 4 years with small nagging injuries. Nothing major. I think JO's a warrior, and do not doubt his claims of being hurt, just kinda hard to build around a guy if he has to deal with small injuries year in and year out. Tinsley has missed over 20 games in the last 2 years with flu like symptons. Foster has been in and out with back problems, same with pollard. We need some healthy peeps lol. Been a tough couple of years to be a Pacer fan with Ron Rons retardation, and the plethora of injuries. Hoping for a better year this year.
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lol, being a .500 team and never getting out of the first round of the playoffs does not = a strong team. He supported zeke because he believed in JO. He was more of a pal than a coach. And yes, he was very upset when they chased him out of the state, but JO is a pro, and several million dollars later he seemed to forget about that situation. And I would not be a bit surprised if he is on the trading block. He is injury prone, and his leadership skills have been questioned by the front in. I'm not saying I'd like to see him go, just stating that it would not surprise me. He's missed probably 1/5 to 1/4 of the season every season for the last 4 years with small nagging injuries. Nothing major. I think JO's a warrior, and do not doubt his claims of being hurt, just kinda hard to build around a guy if he has to deal with small injuries year in and year out. Tinsley has missed over 20 games in the last 2 years with flu like symptons. Foster has been in and out with back problems, same with pollard. We need some healthy peeps lol. Been a tough couple of years to be a Pacer fan with Ron Rons retardation, and the plethora of injuries. Hoping for a better year this year.
Whoa are u a pacers fan?? I thought I was the only one on dubc who loved the pacers, I have been a diehard pacer fan since I was little and first started watching nba even though I have lived in cali my whole life and yes the 2 years after we won 60 games and had the best record in the league it has been very tough being a pacer fan with all of the drama.
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Yep, I live in Indiana, big fan. There are at least a couple others on the forum who are pacer fans too. They don't post much anymore tho. :)
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lol, being a .500 team and never getting out of the first round of the playoffs does not = a strong team. He supported zeke because he believed in JO. He was more of a pal than a coach. And yes, he was very upset when they chased him out of the state, but JO is a pro, and several million dollars later he seemed to forget about that situation. And I would not be a bit surprised if he is on the trading block. He is injury prone, and his leadership skills have been questioned by the front in. I'm not saying I'd like to see him go, just stating that it would not surprise me. He's missed probably 1/5 to 1/4 of the season every season for the last 4 years with small nagging injuries. Nothing major. I think JO's a warrior, and do not doubt his claims of being hurt, just kinda hard to build around a guy if he has to deal with small injuries year in and year out. Tinsley has missed over 20 games in the last 2 years with flu like symptons. Foster has been in and out with back problems, same with pollard. We need some healthy peeps lol. Been a tough couple of years to be a Pacer fan with Ron Rons retardation, and the plethora of injuries. Hoping for a better year this year.
Whoa are u a pacers fan?? I thought I was the only one on dubc who loved the pacers, I have been a diehard pacer fan since I was little and first started watching nba even though I have lived in cali my whole life and yes the 2 years after we won 60 games and had the best record in the league it has been very tough being a pacer fan with all of the drama.
He's the same Pacer fan who liked Kareem Rush over Fred Jones...You thought it was so absurd of me and I posted up a quote of his, remember? Anyways, Isiah Thomas has a winning record as a head coach, and that's more than I can say for most coaches. I think he'll fit in with New York's players, they need a "pal" type of coach, not another Larry Brown...PeACe
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lol, being a .500 team and never getting out of the first round of the playoffs does not = a strong team. He supported zeke because he believed in JO. He was more of a pal than a coach. And yes, he was very upset when they chased him out of the state, but JO is a pro, and several million dollars later he seemed to forget about that situation. And I would not be a bit surprised if he is on the trading block. He is injury prone, and his leadership skills have been questioned by the front in. I'm not saying I'd like to see him go, just stating that it would not surprise me. He's missed probably 1/5 to 1/4 of the season every season for the last 4 years with small nagging injuries. Nothing major. I think JO's a warrior, and do not doubt his claims of being hurt, just kinda hard to build around a guy if he has to deal with small injuries year in and year out. Tinsley has missed over 20 games in the last 2 years with flu like symptons. Foster has been in and out with back problems, same with pollard. We need some healthy peeps lol. Been a tough couple of years to be a Pacer fan with Ron Rons retardation, and the plethora of injuries. Hoping for a better year this year.
Whoa are u a pacers fan?? I thought I was the only one on dubc who loved the pacers, I have been a diehard pacer fan since I was little and first started watching nba even though I have lived in cali my whole life and yes the 2 years after we won 60 games and had the best record in the league it has been very tough being a pacer fan with all of the drama.
He's the same Pacer fan who liked Kareem Rush over Fred Jones...You thought it was so absurd of me and I posted up a quote of his, remember? Anyways, Isiah Thomas has a winning record as a head coach, and that's more than I can say for most coaches. I think he'll fit in with New York's players, they need a "pal" type of coach, not another Larry Brown...PeACe
sorry imo Fred Jones > Kareem Rush
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lol, being a .500 team and never getting out of the first round of the playoffs does not = a strong team. He supported zeke because he believed in JO. He was more of a pal than a coach. And yes, he was very upset when they chased him out of the state, but JO is a pro, and several million dollars later he seemed to forget about that situation. And I would not be a bit surprised if he is on the trading block. He is injury prone, and his leadership skills have been questioned by the front in. I'm not saying I'd like to see him go, just stating that it would not surprise me. He's missed probably 1/5 to 1/4 of the season every season for the last 4 years with small nagging injuries. Nothing major. I think JO's a warrior, and do not doubt his claims of being hurt, just kinda hard to build around a guy if he has to deal with small injuries year in and year out. Tinsley has missed over 20 games in the last 2 years with flu like symptons. Foster has been in and out with back problems, same with pollard. We need some healthy peeps lol. Been a tough couple of years to be a Pacer fan with Ron Rons retardation, and the plethora of injuries. Hoping for a better year this year.
Whoa are u a pacers fan?? I thought I was the only one on dubc who loved the pacers, I have been a diehard pacer fan since I was little and first started watching nba even though I have lived in cali my whole life and yes the 2 years after we won 60 games and had the best record in the league it has been very tough being a pacer fan with all of the drama.
He's the same Pacer fan who liked Kareem Rush over Fred Jones...You thought it was so absurd of me and I posted up a quote of his, remember? Anyways, Isiah Thomas has a winning record as a head coach, and that's more than I can say for most coaches. I think he'll fit in with New York's players, they need a "pal" type of coach, not another Larry Brown...PeACe
sorry imo Fred Jones > Kareem Rush
Great...That's your opinion. No need for an apology.
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I'd still take Rush over Freddy. I think Fred is a locker room problem. There have been rumblings about that for a while now.
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I'd still take Rush over Freddy. I think Fred is a locker room problem. There have been rumblings about that for a while now.
Yea, Rush has a lot of potential...He was averaging 15 points on 40+% 3FG & 45+% FG as the Bobcats primary offesnive weapon before he got that injury and missed a bunch of games...Then when he returned, he had to come off the bench behind Raymond Felton and got limited playing time...From what I can remember in his Laker days, he was always lookin' nice on the court, though he was getting minimal minutes behind Kobe. He was actually my 2nd favorite player on the Lakers...He has a lot of potential...Beautiful stroke, bothers opponts with his long arms on D, great man-up defense, I also remember he had some nice offensive moves, that little pull-up game...I think he would fit perfect with the Lakers current style, I hope they sign him...I know Phil Jackson wants him...PeACe