I wish Isiah good luck in taking the coaching position at Florida International University.
The beat writers can't flog Isiah often enough or severely enough for the transgressions they attribute to his tenure with the Knicks. Isiah had his faults for sure and I disagreed with his handling of Larry Brown.
But Isiah is responsible for cleansing the stench of the Layden regime and for bulking up the roster with youth and potential. I thought that Isiah's trades and signings were no worse than many other GM's across the league.
Isiah's reputation was further sullied by Stephon Marbury and Eddie Curry's dual professional meltdowns. Isiah deserved better, much better.
The Knicks chapter is closed. I suspect Isiah will do well in Florida.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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Agree 100%
As for other GMs, I can't understand taking Gallinari instead of Brook Lopez.
I have a lot of empathy for Isiah.
I think he got set up and sold out in the Anucha case. That smelled of a cheap shot aimed at deep pockets.
As a GM Isiah was fine. The same critics are all like mad dogs tearing away at every foible anyone associated with the Knicks has.
Isiah did what he could with garbage and no market that was buying it. That he was able to obtain Marbury, Curry, Crawford were minor miracles at the time and in context.
Gallinari was not an enlightened move by any measure. I'm not holding my breath that it will end well.
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