BREAKING: It is officially over.

by Seth on Apr 18, 2008 5:23 PM EDT in News

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What better way to kick off the P&T 2.0 era than with this expected but refreshing news...

New Knicks president Donnie Walsh began his remodeling of the franchise Friday by announcing that Thomas has been removed as coach but would remain with the organization. "He will have no official title, but he will provide meaningful input," Walsh said during a conference call. "Isiah remaining a part of the franchise is important for the organization."

I don't care if he sticks with the team, as long as I don't have to see his blank expression on the sideline anymore. This is a big step, everybody. The speculation for his successor will now begin in earnest. Surely you've heard of Mark Jackson quitting on air last night, making him an early front-runner for the vacancy. I doubt this is going to happen quickly, though. We're only at the beginning.

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i guess their is a god

by antnyk on Apr 18, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

Took long enough

I don’t mind Isiah staying around to give input at all.

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by JoshL on Apr 18, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

yeah baby!

Make him a scout and have him run the draft stuff.

by DoctorK16 on Apr 18, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions

send him to europe

it’s time for this team to get a little international. who better?

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by Seth on Apr 18, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions

yesssssssssss

all my bitterness from the last few months is gone.

let a new age begin. an AGE OF FREEDOM. AND ALL WILL KNOW THAT 300 KNICKS FANS…GAVE THEIR LAST BREATH TO DEFEND IT!

SPPPPPPPPPPAAAAAAAARRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTAAAAAA

-bschac/riise

by riise on Apr 18, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

the sun came up this morning

and now i can finally post this...

Ewing with the step...YES! and the foul!

by Anthony Masons Haircut on Apr 18, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions

Stephen A. says that Jackson is the first guy Walsh will more than

likely call.

Should be interesting. Hope he gets the job!

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by JoshL on Apr 18, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions

i think its good specifically

cuz now the players who were all on isiahs nutsackk for some reason cant complain that hes not there. and he can help with scouting and what not, as everyone mentioned.

gimme jackson or carislle, anyone decent, just not skiles!

waaaay 2 serious about the yanks and knicks? maybe... oh well

by Prezs2ReprsntMe on Apr 18, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions

Finally

Has Mark Jackson coached before at any level as a head coach?

by HoyandKnicksfan on Apr 18, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

no

but neither had zeke before he got the indy job. Or Doc Rivers before the Orlando. Jackson played, he knows how it works.

by DoctorK16 on Apr 19, 2008 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

They should have gotten rid of him completely

If Walsh truly wants to turn this organization around, that should have been Isiah’s fate. It would have been the best possible message of hope and accountability to the fans. Still, I’m happy we at least won’t have to look at or hear from him much anymore. Good riddance.

Can I Live?

by Starkstastic on Apr 18, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions