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Waiting for something to happen

April

It’s getting harder to find out exactly what Donnie Walsh is up to because he doesn’t share a lot of details around the league or within the organization. We only know that he did not interview anyone today at Madison Square Garden.

So did he sit down with Mark Jackson off campus?

That’s entirely possible. Most of the insiders I’ve touched base with have more questions than answers. I was told by a Boston Celtics team spokesman this afternoon Walsh had not called to request permission to speak with Tom Thibodeau.

Does that mean it really is a one-horse race?

That’s probably not the case, but since Walsh knows what he’s looking for and if Jackson meets all the criteria, there is a chance anÂ offer might beÂ extended in short order.

This entry was posted on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 8:01 pm by Mike Dougherty.
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6 Responses to “Waiting for something to happen”

Sergio April 25th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Donnie Walsh needs to be patient. No need to rush. It’s not like teams are lining up to get Mark Jackson. I know Chicago is interested but they will get Rick Carlisle.

Am I the only one who would be disappointed with Jackson while Milwaukee gets Scott Skiles and the Bulls get Carlisle?
knickfanatics April 25th, 2008 at 11:09 am
yes, you would be the only one.

the knicks need defense. tom thibodeau brings defensive excellence with him.

walsh: be patient, wait for the c’s to win the chip and come a knocking on thibodeau’s door.

by signing tom, not only are the knicks showing that they are serious about defense…but they are also taking boston’s defensive coordinator away.

that’s two birds with one stone if you ask me.
elite April 25th, 2008 at 11:14 am
If mark jackson does well coaching the knicks I will be shocked.

If tom t got the job and he did well I would not be suprised at all.

So…... yea….
elite April 25th, 2008 at 11:15 am
If mark jackson does well coaching the knicks I will be shocked.

If tom t got the job and he did well I would not be suprised at all.

So…... yea…. id pick the coach who I think has a better chance to do well. Jackson is totally unproven and tom t is totally proven.
Superjay April 26th, 2008 at 7:21 am
I really hope they contact Tom because he has all the credentials to be a good head coach in this league
NY Fan April 26th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
I’ll be happy with Van Gundy.

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