Knicks Owner to Fan: "Start Rooting for the Nets Because the Knicks Don't Want You"

[CS85]

More to my point, I'm not saying Reinsdorf should be sainted. But there might be a handful of other basketball organizations which have been better run over the last thirty years. The only way his name shows up on a list of worst owners is if you're taking a poll exclusively of 40-somethings from Schaumburg who think that a 42 year-old Michael Jordan would have lead the Bulls to a 10-peat in 2005 if not for Jerry being "miserly."

"Minimum 30-peat."

[The_Admiral]

Yes, I, too would like to congratulate Jerry Reinsdorf on signing Michael Jordan's paychecks. I don't think anyone did it better. Since then, the Bulls have been a moribund organization hamstrung by ill-placed loyalty, crippling power plays, and a general sense of complacence. Great owners don't sign off on "come watch us suck against superstars" ad campaigns, great owners don't hire blithering idiots to coach the team so that they don't have to hurt a friend's feelings by firing him later on. It's weird how Sox/Bulls fans are both split right down the middle on whether to defend Reinsdorf or assail him, but here we are.

[UnclearInitial]

Great response from Posting&Toasting

[CS85]

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NBA Backs Dolan, Says Knicks CEO "Is A Consummate New Yorker"

[rams80]

More to my point, I'm not saying Reinsdorf should be sainted. But there might be a handful of other basketball organizations which have been better run over the last thirty years. The only way his name shows up on a list of worst owners is if you're taking a poll exclusively of 40-somethings from Schaumburg who think that a 42 year-old Michael Jordan would have lead the Bulls to a 10-peat in 2005 if not for Jerry being "miserly."

The Bulls have 1 (losing) trip to the Conference finals since Jordan retired. In light of the theoretical institutional advantages possessed by this large market team and its presence in the Eastern Conference, you've gotta say that's a bad run.

[CubsFanBudMan]

The points on Thibs are valid. I'm disappointed he hasn't seemed to learn that the 1-seeds earned the Bulls nothing.

Too many games that were out of hand that the starters stayed in just so they could close to within 9 before hitting a wall and losing anyway. And maybe they stole a few on the way to 62-20, but who cares if you are out 4-1 to a lower seed in the playoffs.

I think players are self-regulating this year, taking nights off on their own and I really hope they turn it on for the playoffs. Thibs' inability to let off the gas likely contributed to Rose's slow return for fear of being worked too hard, but I sure would rather have Rose for the last 20 games than the first 20.

All that said, I don't want Thibs gone. But if he can't discipline himself to ease up once in a while, then I see no issue with the limits being enforced from higher up.

The drama among fans is funny to me. In December, the Bulls are the best ever, then in January the sky is falling. Long season. If anyone should know what a 72-10 team looks like, it's Bulls fans. And if anyone should know the true value of fighting for every win to get a top seed, it's Bulls fans in recent years. So why panic if they are on pace to be a 3 or 4? We know it doesn't matter.

TL;DR I like Thibs. Bulls are fine, maybe better than usual if they can turn it up a notch in April.

[dbadefense1990]

Now that Sterling is out, is there any other NBA owner who can challenge Dolan for "worst in the league"?

Here's an idea Jimmy: forget your whole "I'll resign from the Lakers if they're not in the Conference Finals by 2017" declaration and walk-away now while you still have your ever-diminishing dignity.

[Tigers6884]

More Knicks drama: http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/anthony-mason-fighting-for-his-life-after-heart-attack/ar-AA9htCe

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/charles-oakley-goes-off-on-knicks-owner-james-dolan/ar-AA9hRMI

[illwauk]

Sort of related, but I just sat three seats down from a lunch counter from Herb Kohl... who was wearing a Bucks hat no less... and somehow, I managed not to tell him what a sh~tty owner he was.

Of course, part of me is just impressed that a guy with that much money actually hangs out at the same place as a scuzzy bartending metalhead like me.

[The_Admiral]

Were you at a George Webb with Herb Kohl?

[Gothamite]

Do they still have the two clocks?

[illwauk]

I was at Ma Fischer's... It's like Webb's, but family owned.

And yes, Webb's still has the two clocks.

[KillerSox]

I personally think Dolan's response was far more rude than the initial letter in my opinion.

[DaRadniz29]

When you oversee and/or operate a professional sports franchise, it might behoove you to, I don't know... Be more professional.

Dear Mr. Dolan,

What happens when you assume?

That's right, you make an ass out of u and me.

Respectfully,

Everyone who is not you. (Yes, yes, I know... it's to make a point)

[The_Admiral]

When you oversee and/or operate a professional sports franchise, it might behoove you to, I don't know... Be more professional.

He's not the exception.

[Lee.]

When you oversee and/or operate a professional sports franchise, it might behoove you to, I don't know... Be more professional.

Dear Mr. Dolan,

What happens when you assume?

That's right, you make an ass out of u and me.

Respectfully,

Everyone who is not you. (Yes, yes, I know... it's to make a point)

This is, like, the hottest of takes.

[NJTank]

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