Brown Has No Say For Knick Draft

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<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">June 20, 2006 -- In another drive-by interview yesterday one block from the Knicks' Westchester practice facility, Larry Brown said he is willing to give Isiah Thomas his input into next Wednesday's NBA Draft but hasn't been asked.
Team owner James Dolan is planning to dismiss Brown, and signals are very strong inside the organization he finally will end the charade in the next eight days.

Brown hasn't been on speaking terms with Thomas for three weeks. Brown is only being asked to run the workouts, not to give feedback on players. That's like asking Picasso to paint your garage, asking Heather Locklear to do a radio ad, like asking Einstein to teach second-grade math.

Last summer, Thomas compared Brown to Einstein. But now Thomas treats the mad basketball genius like a pariah. In defiance of the Knicks' gag order, Brown said from his gray Audi, "I'm having fun working the guys out. This is what I love to do. I'm sure when the draft comes I have a lot of knowledge about the guys we worked out. If they need me, I'll offer my assistance."

On Day 37 of "Larry Held Hostage," Brown said he hasn't talked to Dolan. "Haven't heard anything," Brown said. "I see you guys more."

Brown had requested a meeting with Dolan following a contentious, season-ending pow-wow with Isiah Thomas. During the initial round of workouts, Thomas sought Brown's opinion on the players, but that was before the relationship hit rock bottom.

It will be impossible for them to be together in the war room in Westchester for the draft without making a mockery of the whole process. And if Thomas doesn't seek Brown's advice, it could be in violation of Brown's contract in which he was promised personnel input. </div>

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[ChicagoSportsFan]

Isaiah is a control freak. You speak all these good things about brown, then put together an odd group of players and ask him to work a miricle. They have a horrible season lose the #2 draft pick. And in my opinion most of it is Isaiahs fault. The world wants to see NY as an good team. Its only right seeing its our Bball MECCA.

It would be foolish not to seek Browns advise on a team that he has to coach, unless he wants Brown to quit. But even with Brown People are predicting 4-5 years in the hole (contracts).

GL NY

 

[Mr. J]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting michiganave17:</div><div class="quote_post">Isaiah is a control freak. You speak all these good things about brown, then put together an odd group of players and ask him to work a miricle. They have a horrible season lose the #2 draft pick. And in my opinion most of it is Isaiahs fault. The world wants to see NY as an good team. Its only right seeing its our Bball MECCA.

It would be foolish not to seek Browns advise on a team that he has to coach, unless he wants Brown to quit. But even with Brown People are predicting 4-5 years in the hole (contracts).

GL NY</div>
I disagree. Although the team wasn't put together properly, Brown is significantly responsible for the Knicks' record. By his own admission he's done a lowsy job coaching us, so he's getting what he deserves. The Knicks paid him $50 million to help the team and he has made a joke of what. What coach in their right mind would have 42+ starting lineups? That's a different starting lineup every other game. We're so inconsistent because we're coached so inconsistently.

He never does what's working either. David Lee should be getting much more minutes, but he just started playing towards the end of the season. And one thing I never understood was how he would prevent us from running. This team was pretty much built to run. We should constantly get out on the break and get easy transition buckets because our halfcourt sets were terrible. An interesting stat is this: in games where the Knicks scored 100+ points, they were 15-14. That's a pretty good record for us at least.

I'm not so high on Brown's drafting skills. He's said things like Chris Jeffries should be the #1 pick. While Isiah might not be the best GM in the business, his track record in the NBA draft is rather impressive:
1995 drafted Damon Stoudamire (Rookie of the Year)
1997 drafted Tracy McGrady (don't need to mention his awards)
2004 drafted Trevor Ariza (not a superstar, but a good role player for the 43rd pick)
2005 drafted Frye (All-Rookie First Team; thought of as a bust)
drafted Nate Robinson (solid rookie; two 30-point games)
drafted David Lee (very nice player, especially for #30)

So if I'm a Knick fan I'm satisfied with Isiah in terms of his drafting skills and even though we don't have a lottery pick, I'm sure Isiah can find good use with that 20th and 29th pick. In terms of drafting, I'd take Isiah over Larry Brown any day.

 

[ChicagoSportsFan]

Its not about Larry drafting players, its about him having input. Since he is the coach you dont think that his input wouldnt be a posative thing seeing that he has to deal with players on an almost daily basis?

I never said that Brown should have control, but he should have input unless he wont be coaching the Knicks next year.

GL NY

 

[Tribute to H2O]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting michiganave17:</div><div class="quote_post">Its not about Larry drafting players, its about him having input. Since he is the coach you dont think that his input wouldnt be a posative thing seeing that he has to deal with players on an almost daily basis?

I never said that Brown should have control, but he should have input unless he wont be coaching the Knicks next year.

GL NY</div>

The Knicks are trying to embarass Larry Brown. They want him out. They want him to get so embarassed that he'll negotioate a buyout for less than what he is owed for the rest of his contract. That's why Brown doesnt have any input on the draft.


Anyway I think Isiah Thomas should be fired.