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CherChezLaMarauder · 06-22-2006, 10:58 AM

Brown out as Knicks coach

By FRANK ISOLA

The Knicks fired Larry Brown today.

Earlier story: Brown countdown

Larry Brown was fired as Knicks head coach today, less than one year after signing a five-year, $50 million contract to resurrect the franchise.

In a contentious early-morning meeting with Brown, Garden chairman James Dolan fired the coach after just 79 games. Brown missed three games with an illness.

According to sources, the Knicks have told Brown they are not going to pay him the full $40 million he is owed over the last four years of his deal. Sources indicate that the Knicks are going to allow NBA commissioner David Stern to arbitrate what compensation is owed to the Hall of Fame coach.

As reported last month, Isiah Thomas was named as Brown's replacement. The Knicks' president, who has also come under heavy criticism for the team's 23-59 record and its ill-conceived roster, has only three years of head coaching experience.

Dolan arrived at the Knicks' training facility in Greenburgh early this morning. It was the first contact between Dolan and Brown since reports surfaced that Dolan had intended to fire the head coach. Dolan and Thomas were upset that Brown had endorsed the trades for Jalen Rose and Steve Francis only to sour on both players soon after they arrived in New York. Brown was also critical of many players on the roster, namely guard Stephon Marbury. His criticisms of the players reflected poorly on Thomas, who was responsible constructing the roster.

Earlier story: Brown countdown

baby jesus · 06-22-2006, 11:05 AM

I Dont Even Know Why They Got Larry Brown In The First Place I Always New Isiah Would End Up The Coach Of This Team. The Knicks Are In Trouble For A Long Time. Isiah Has To Get The Fuck Out Of Town And They Could Fired Larry Brown In A More Respectable Way Then That.

06-22-2006, 10:58 AM	#1
CherChezLaMarauder rabbit habits.. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,554 Rep Power: 0	New York Knicks Fire Coach Larry Brown! Brown out as Knicks coach By FRANK ISOLA The Knicks fired Larry Brown today. Earlier story: Brown countdown Larry Brown was fired as Knicks head coach today, less than one year after signing a five-year, $50 million contract to resurrect the franchise. In a contentious early-morning meeting with Brown, Garden chairman James Dolan fired the coach after just 79 games. Brown missed three games with an illness. According to sources, the Knicks have told Brown they are not going to pay him the full $40 million he is owed over the last four years of his deal. Sources indicate that the Knicks are going to allow NBA commissioner David Stern to arbitrate what compensation is owed to the Hall of Fame coach. As reported last month, Isiah Thomas was named as Brown's replacement. The Knicks' president, who has also come under heavy criticism for the team's 23-59 record and its ill-conceived roster, has only three years of head coaching experience. Dolan arrived at the Knicks' training facility in Greenburgh early this morning. It was the first contact between Dolan and Brown since reports surfaced that Dolan had intended to fire the head coach. Dolan and Thomas were upset that Brown had endorsed the trades for Jalen Rose and Steve Francis only to sour on both players soon after they arrived in New York. Brown was also critical of many players on the roster, namely guard Stephon Marbury. His criticisms of the players reflected poorly on Thomas, who was responsible constructing the roster. Earlier story: Brown countdown __________________

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06-22-2006, 11:05 AM	#2
baby jesus Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 1,662 Rep Power: 11	I Dont Even Know Why They Got Larry Brown In The First Place I Always New Isiah Would End Up The Coach Of This Team. The Knicks Are In Trouble For A Long Time. Isiah Has To Get The Fuck Out Of Town And They Could Fired Larry Brown In A More Respectable Way Then That.