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What about the Big Fella?

April

By now, we’ve all heard Patrick Ewing wonder out loud why he isn’t being mentioned to succeed Isiah Thomas.

Well?

I agree he’s been typecast. After working to educate Yao Ming and Dwight Howard, it’s hard to see Ewing as head coaching material. He’s already gotten a number of endorsements.

What do you think?

Should the Knicks grant Ewing an interview when Orlando is done? He’s got more sideline time than Mark Jackson, along with a network of basketball know-it-alls who might serve on his staff.

I like the idea of interviewing somebody like Kenny Smith to serve under Donnie Walsh for the next four years. And it wouldn’t be a bad thing if the Knicks bring in a couple of guys to learn how to run a basketball program.

Allan Houston always wanted to get into the front office.

Just in case you’ve been looking around for details about the Walsh-Jackson meeting in Phoenix, there probably won’t be any more until somebody is hired. It’s a sign of respect. Walsh has a lot of trusted confidants in the league who will not leak details.

It’s not like we’ve stopped making phone calls.

This entry was posted on Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at 6:33 pm by Mike Dougherty.
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5 Responses to “What about the Big Fella?”

dan April 27th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Mike,
Great job breaking it down. Here, and in your enlisting help from within thread. Hopefully, whoever coaches, gets the benefit of a better atmosphere courtesy of Mr. Walsh. If there’s one thing he’s proven it’s that he doesn’t keep bad chemistry teams together, even if it’s to their detriment talent-wise. The Knicks need a team first mentality right now.
Lawrence April 28th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Patrick Ewing DESERVES an interview at the very least. How they have disrespected this guy for all these years is totally mind boggling to me. No class whatsoever by the organization. Shame on them.
Sergio April 28th, 2008 at 9:47 am
I don’t want Patrick Ewing as the coach here because if he does a poor job, you have to fire him and I would hate to do that.
Not Hawthorne Wingo April 28th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
I’m not sure on this one. Ewing showed real vision when he was Union pres. Obviously not stupid. He’s had some good coaches and he has some experience. OTOH, he never showed a high basketball IQ or adaptability ((see the end of his career and unwilling to try any system (ex. Don Nelson) that didn’t put him on the block doing his thing)). Nor did you really hear about Ewing as a team leader. We needed Xman or LJ or even Oak to call people out and lead. He should get an interview since Walsh should build on the historical assets the team has, but I’m not sure he’s the answer as our next coach. BTW, his through the media requesting for an interview could be showing a prima donna attitude. Pick up the phone and tell Walsh you want the damm job.
whoa April 29th, 2008 at 5:51 am
Why is Kenny Smith more qualified for anything than Ewing?

He’s not. He has no business being interviewed. Ewing does.

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