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Isiah insists he will be with Knicks beyond this season

By Joe Zedalis

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For the second time in three days, the New York Knicks' embattled president and head coach, Isiah Thomas, said he expects to remain with the club beyond this season the New York Daily News reported.

"Yeah, I'll be here," Thomas said Friday before the Knicks self-destructed in the final six minutes and lost, 99-93, to the Atlanta Hawks Friday night.

When asked if he has been given any assurances that he is safe, Thomas said, "I have a contract that states that."

Source: New York Daily NewsNew Window

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  1. Doctor Dee
    1. Posted by Doctor Dee Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    Isaiah is a loser. Get him out of the Knicks.
  2. DivaSparkleCutie
    2. Posted by DivaSparkleCutie Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:02 pm EDT

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    thats why everybody hates him.. even the way he answers questions are arrogant.. he should retire permanently and get banned from anything that has to do with basketball..
  3. Michael M
    3. Posted by Michael M Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:31 pm EDT

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    Fire isiah!! fire isiah!!!!
  4. Michael M
    4. Posted by Michael M Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:31 pm EDT

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    Herb William should get a chance at coaching again, he's been around paid his dues and unlike Isiah is respected by the players. But Dolan is to much in bed with Isiah to do anything right
  5. DESI
    5. Posted by DESI Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:41 pm EDT

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    Salt City sports is reporting that the Knick games will no longer be broadcast on TV or radio due to an outbreak of a large number of Knick fans becoming sick when watching the games. When asked for comment Isiah said " Not Larry Bird,Not James Dolan not even an act of Congress is going to stop me from coaching the Knicks and the fans can eat cake"
  6. gadi b
    6. Posted by gadi b Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    In the name of NY fans in Israel
    Izaiah, get the fouch out of the garden.
    How much stupid a man can be.
    I dont understands the fans, why does they go to the garden, they should leave the arena empty, thats the only way we cn get rid of Thomas.
  7. Big Boy
    7. Posted by Big Boy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    see u next year isiah........in the d league
  8. india
    8. Posted by india Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    #8
    u are probably from kansas and haven't experienced a WINNING CHAMPISION TEAM IN YA LIFE TIME.
    HERE IN NEW YORK WE HAVE HIGH STANDRDS......
    SO GO HOME :P
    *u nooblet
  9. The Bronx-178st
    9. Posted by The Bronx-178st Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    chances are he will be around next season. i'm sure Dolan is Tired of paying people to sit at home (Lenny Wilkens, Don Chaney, Larry Miserable Brown. question is, in what capacity? surely Dolan will have someone in place to try and find ways to move some of these unproductive players who make a ton of money. i wouldnt mind Isaiah's input on the draft though. will Dolan allow Isaiah to stay on as coach but strip him of GM duties? i don't know but it appears that he is unable to get consistent play from guys He drafted, traded for and signed. and if thats the case how can he be allowed to coach another year?
  10. jeff
    10. Posted by jeff Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:40 pm EDT

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    Isiah might hold court in basketball for being a success as far as wealth and a player but he will always be labled a loser in New York. rumor has it that he may keep his coaching title n lose the gm title Plz! he says they're gettn better they could have easily one 7 games in a row Hmm if there losing by alittle dont you think a good coach can get them over the hump then?Laughing stock is what it is! and He seems to be takn these players down with him and can these players see what hes doing to there reputation also.
  11. ip f
    11. Posted by ip f Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    well fans, there is another stagnant year in New York. When Thomas is finally fired, just add about 8 years and you should be clear of his $h1t
  12. Basil B
    12. Posted by Basil B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    In fairness to the guy the players that he took are marque players only they posses an ugly attitude that destroys the entire orgn Steve Francis and Marbury to name a few. Steve thought he was the franchise and Marbury thought that he was the starbury of the orgn. See how they destroyed the chemistry of the NYK these are the headache of Isiah. He give these guys millions but because of their quarel the entire NYK got affected, the result? Confusion, chaosness. So just give Isiah a chance to get players whom he think can give NYK the break that they need.
    KOBE 2008 MVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LA LA LA LA LAKERS NBA 2008 CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. THEGAMEINTHEGAME
    13. Posted by THEGAMEINTHEGAME Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    Rick Carlisle and Chris Mullin for coach and president of the Knicks. Gut the whole roster. We don't have 5 guys that are worth the exorbitant ticket prices for the Garden. Run a fire sale to put a top 5 lotto player in the Garden and a late lotto pick. It's time to kill our get an over priced free agent philosophy and get some folks in the front office that can evaluate talent. Look at Portland, New Orleans and Utah and follow their models of patient building through the draft.
  14. Basil B
    14. Posted by Basil B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    In fairness to the guy the players that he took are marque players only they posses an ugly attitude that destroys the entire orgn Steve Francis and Marbury to name a few. Steve thought he was the franchise and Marbury thought that he was the starbury of the orgn. See how they destroyed the chemistry of the NYK these are the headache of Isiah. He give these guys millions but because of their quarel the entire NYK got affected, the result? Confusion, chaosness. So just give Isiah a chance to get players whom he think can give NYK the break that they need.
    KOBE 2008 MVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LA LA LA LA LAKERS NBA 2008 CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. Big Rich
    15. Posted by Big Rich Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:54 pm EDT

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    Fire isaiah already!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. That's it!
    16. Posted by That's it! Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    I totally agree with you Gadi B.
    Boycott all the Live games in the Garden unless Thomas is fired as GM and a Coach of the Knicks, then sponsors will try to pull out all their advertisements then no live telecast of the games in MSG, then I think Dolan would give way in getting rid of his Doggy Thomas!!!!!
  17. bigboo's bro
    17. Posted by bigboo's bro Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    Benedict XVI, your papal fallibility is showing. Of course, you're right about the live games, but fans need to boycott the broadcasts too, and cancel Cablevision. Loss of ad revenue + loss of subscribers Daddy Dolan's unnatural love for Lil Arseface Jimmy.
  18. R.
    18. Posted by R. Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    OK time to be sick again... of course fans should stop going to the garden,, yet most of the high paid tickets are corporate and are paid way in advance..i am not counting on this guy being here again... he is hopeful and he does have a contract... the fans who go to games need to be LOUDERRRR and LOUDER about the impeachment of ISIAH...YES FIRE ISIAH!! there are a few GM;S that can make a difference and a few coaches also.. the teams effort most of the time is near to nothing.. then again they don;t have one great player..never mind 2 great players.. yes they need to have a big time draft lottery this year.. to put this guy back on the court would only DISGRACE NYC once more...we want RESPECT back again and a legit team.!!
  19. NYKFan4Life
    19. Posted by NYKFan4Life Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:55 pm EDT

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    As Long Isiah is NYK coach,I'm not even going to the Garden.He's a disgrace to the organization and the rich history of MSG.Now,MSG is nothing but a "Brothel Square Garden".
  20. waz
    20. Posted by waz Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:51 pm EDT

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    why do so much freakin ppl go to these games leave the garden empty thier gonna learn like that but alot of stupid knicks fans goes to these games anyway us newyorkers will just have to wait until the nets come to brokklyn and then get lebron james cuz of jay z
  21. bigboo's bro
    21. Posted by bigboo's bro Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    Well, I've never been a Spike Lee fan, and I've never bought into him being a NYK fan. In my book, he's always been a self-promoting fraud and punk. So its no surprise to see him rubbing his parts with Thomas, another self-promoting fraud and punk. If Spike could get a front row seat at MSG, he'd go watch a turd-rolling marathon if it was televised.
  22. Tim M
    22. Posted by Tim M Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    He will be picking up the trash after the games!
  23. elliott e
    23. Posted by elliott e Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    Isiah is winner are you bind he will win with knicks .
  24. Harvey M
    24. Posted by Harvey M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    I laugh when he talks like he is doing such a fabulous job. Everywhere he has gone, he's failed. He was the GM in Toronto and that franchise took years before it was even competitive. After he was run out of Toronto, he took over the CBA and it folded. He went to the Pacers and they could wait to get rid of him. Now, he's in New York, the biggest city in the league, and he's turned a proud franchise into a punchline.
  25. Cee
    25. Posted by Cee Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:55 pm EDT

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    Take it easy we cant improve over night and trust me im a die hard knickerbocker fan ya feel me

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