DOA March 2008

This is an “OFFICIAL” obituary from one of the staunchest KNICK fans on earth. I must admit, the entire organization has regressed. I withheld judgment until we were officially eliminated from the playoffs, but we’re DONE now.

I still maintain that the season was an ultimate failure, primarily, due to Eddy Curry’s state of conditioning, or, lack thereof. That being said, all of the extra curricular drama (Harassment case/ Starbury drama/ Quentin drama/ Zach drama/ the passing of Marbury’s Dad/ the passing of Zach’s grandmother/ Zeke’s relationship with the press/ The Garden’s media policy/ & Youth) were instrumental in cementing our demise as well.

Virtually all teams go through some type of adversity, and teams that are able to overcome those obstacles are usually better for it, however, we failed to capitalize on just about every single opportunity we had, for the past two seasons. Can’t blame lady luck, and “I” can no longer defend them, although, they will always be “my” squad.

Without a doubt change was needed, but Dolan doesn’t even bother to interview Jerry West, or Coangelo??? I was dumbfounded when I read that. Guess the critics really do have a point. Everyone has their favorite, but after the past 4 seasons, it should have been incumbent on ownership to seek the most qualified and the best fit to resurrect the franchise. Not saying Donnie is not the “ONE” but why sell yourself short? Last I checked, the Pacers have been underachievers for years too.

If we do get rid of Zeke, would someone PLEASE interview Rick Carlisle? With all the complaining we do about PPL we don’t like, here is a guy who has performed satisfactory in his posts, but for some reason, always gets the shaft. Again, I’m not proclaiming him to be the very best, but before we give Mark the keys to the franchise, at least sit down with a “few” viable candidates first.

Again, nothing is guaranteed, but if someone doesn’t get on Eddy (& Zach to a degree) about his conditioning, we will have to restart the entire rebuilding faze. But if he could somehow manage to get with a trainer, NOW, and start getting his body right, NOW, the potential for next season, especially with the draft pick, could be very promising. He has all the tools; he just needs to enhance his ability to execute. When Zeke said “his conditioning is fine”, I almost lost it. That was it!!! If you can’t admit the obvious, I can no longer continue to “Ride or Die”; I have to tell it like it is. Just like the Nation needs new leadership, the Knicks need a complete overhaul.

GO KNICKS 2008/2009!!!!!!!!!!!