Playoff Open Thread/Knicks News: 4/20/08
by Seth
on Apr 20, 2008 10:55 AM EDT
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Happy Sunday, children. This joyous day brings with it four must-see (three can-see) NBA playoff games. Here's your schedule:
12:30- Toronto/Orlando- TNT
3:00- Denver/Los Angeles- ABC
6:00- Philadelphia/Detroit- TNT
8:30- Atlanta/Boston- TNT
The bad news? Rumor has it that the Nugs/Lakes tilt on ABC won't be viewable in the New York area because the Pope's visit to Yankee Stadium is gonna be televised on ABC. I don't know about you, but until Benedict improves his assist/turnover ratio, I'd rather see Kobe. Oh well.
Meanwhile, if you were watching yesterday, you probably heard Mike Breen formally ask Mark Jackson if he had interest in the Knicks' now-vacant coaching job. Here's his reply:
"Well, I'll tell you what, Donnie Walsh is a guy I have a great relationship with, I have a lot of history with," Jackson said. "You talk about the Knicks, it's one of the greatest franchises in all of sports. It is a job that is very intriguing."
That's genuine interest, folks. I also love that he managed to incorporate some Hubie Brown "you talk about..." styling into his response. When Jeff Van Gundy was asked the same thing, he instead gave a vote of confidence for Jackson:
"This is a one-horse race right now; it's Mark Jackson," Van Gundy said. "It's his time and he would do a tremendous job if given the opportunity anywhere, but particularly a New York guy in New York. Great idea on basketball philosophy, great communication skills."
This certainly does seem to be the case. While we haven't heard anything yet from Walsh, Jackson does appear to be the front-runner. It's hard to take a stance when the guy has never coached before and we have no idea what his style is like. I can say that I'd be relieved to longer have to hear his announcing anymore...
More on this as it develops. Enjoy this glorious day and leave your comments here.
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Tom Thibodeau
It’s being reported that Tom Thibodeau, the defensive assistant coaching expert on the Celtics (And one of our assistants during the Van Gundy days,) has contacted Walsh. This is going to be a VERY interesting offseason.
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by JoshL on Apr 20, 2008 11:38 AM EDT 0 recs
also worth nothing
He’s on a one-year deal with the Celts, so hiring him wouldn’t be a huge task.
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by Seth on
Apr 20, 2008 11:41 AM EDT
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Only problem is
it’ll be hard to interview him, since the Celtics will be in the playoffs for awhile, and off-days are rare.
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by JoshL on
Apr 20, 2008 11:48 AM EDT
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Shaun Powell is still an idiot
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-sppow205657366apr20,0,4213978.column?track=rss
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by JoshL on Apr 20, 2008 11:47 AM EDT 0 recs
uh
The Knicks should worry about finding players, not who coaches them.
That was probably one of the worst things I’ve ever read.
You all did love him once. - The New York Knicks.
by THEWILLY on
Apr 20, 2008 11:55 AM EDT
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This might be the perfect time to hire Jackson
For all intents and purposes, this team is not going anywhere for a couple of years. If Walsh and others think so highly of Jackson, why not let him learn on the job since we’re not expecting playoffs anyway. This way, once Walsh has had a chance to improve the personnel Jackson will have two years of experience under his belt.
by SQUAD on Apr 20, 2008 2:29 PM EDT 0 recs
Exactly
Anyone who thinks the Knicks have a shot at making the playoffs next year is becoming way too optimistic. This team needs to rebuild.
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by JoshL on
Apr 20, 2008 3:30 PM EDT
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Magic
That was a great game. Dwight Howard is more than ready for these playoffs, as proven today. Looks like Bosh is the same old, same old Bosh of last year. It seems as though that the entire team is basically the same, but play so horribly that it’s sad to watch.
The Raptors had so many chances to get back into the game, but just couldn’t capitalize. Poor defense played today, too. Bosh really, really needs to step up his play, or this is going to be a sweep.
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by JoshL on Apr 20, 2008 3:18 PM EDT 0 recs
Listening on the radio
Apparently the Nuggets are playing… DEFENSE?!
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by JoshL on Apr 20, 2008 3:44 PM EDT 0 recs
lol
after looking at the score it looks like they stopped soon after you typed this.
You all did love him once. - The New York Knicks.
by THEWILLY on
Apr 20, 2008 8:14 PM EDT
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The Nuggets game is on ESPN2
So go there. Just learned this now.
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by JoshL on Apr 20, 2008 3:55 PM EDT 0 recs
uhh
who are these people in Detroit Piston uniforms.
You all did love him once. - The New York Knicks.
by THEWILLY on Apr 20, 2008 8:25 PM EDT 0 recs
wow!
How about them sixers??
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by Seth on Apr 20, 2008 8:46 PM EDT 0 recs
Bleh
Nuggets got shredded. JR Smith looked pretty good off the dribble though especially when all I thought he did was shoot jump shots.
Props to the sixers!
by HoyandKnicksfan on Apr 21, 2008 1:26 AM EDT 0 recs
it's too bad
that kobe is going to get his lifetime achievement MVP this season. paul is the most valuable to his team. without him, they wouldn’t win a single game.
Ewing with the step...YES! and the foul!
by Anthony Masons Haircut on Apr 21, 2008 10:18 AM EDT 0 recs
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