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Dolan Still Wants Thomas

Owner says he won't get in way of a new GM, but hopes Isiah remains on bench

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 27, 2008 11:56 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Donnie Walsh's handshake agreement to run the Knicks next season could end up being a goodbye wave if owner James Dolan meddles too much, reports the New York Daily News. Dolan had said he won't step in if Walsh wants to replace coach Isiah Thomas, but he also made it very clear he wants Thomas back as the coach.

Thomas is 43-100 as coach of the Knicks, and New York is widely known as the most unprepared and out of shape team in the league. "That won't work. He can't come back and coach the team," a Knicks player said. If Dolan wants to keep Thomas as coach or in the front office, suggests the News, it may raise a red flag with Walsh, the former Indiana Pacer CEO.

Donnie Walsh, President and CEO of the Indiana Pacers, announces he will be leaving the team at a press conference held in Indianapolis, Monday, March 24, 2008.
Donnie Walsh, President and CEO of the Indiana Pacers, announces he will be leaving the team at a press conference held in Indianapolis, Monday, March 24, 2008.   (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New York Knicks' head coach Isiah Thomas reacts during a time out in the first half of a basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in New York.
New York Knicks' head coach Isiah Thomas reacts during a time out in the first half of a basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in New York.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Knicks' Jamal Crawford (11) shoots over Miami Heat's Chris Quinn (11) during the first half of a basketball game Wednesday, The Knicks have gone 43-100 with Isiah Thomas as their head coach.
New York Knicks' Jamal Crawford (11) shoots over Miami Heat's Chris Quinn (11) during the first half of a basketball game Wednesday, The Knicks have gone 43-100 with Isiah Thomas as their head coach.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
James Dolan, Cablevision President and Chief Executive Officer and Madison Square Garden Chairman and owner of the New York Knicks says he would prefer is Isiah Thomas remained as Knicks head coach.
James Dolan, Cablevision President and Chief Executive Officer and Madison Square Garden Chairman and owner of the New York Knicks says he would prefer is Isiah Thomas remained as Knicks head coach.   (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
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