Breaking News: Knicks confirmed they are not matching Lin

blumatic · Post #581 » by **blumatic** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:42 am

Bill Bradley wrote:Good for Lin. I wish him well. Glad the Knicks didn't match for Lin's own sake. If you think about it, both Lin and the Knicks benefited from Lin's time in NY. Lin became an instant star and will begin a promising new career in Houston and the Knicks got a playoff appearance, a lucrative TV deal, and a big boost for MSG stock. I'm sure this will go down as one of the worst decisions in Knick history though and I can't wait for this disaster to unfold. I will be rooting hard against the Knicks until Dolan is gone.

Until they start winning

ikidunot · Post #582 » by **ikidunot** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:42 am

yes the wait is over. I thought they were going to let this go till midnight.

CoolKids · Post #583 » by **CoolKids** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:42 am

Christophersp10 wrote:I am not sad about Lin leaving the Knicks but I wouldn't want to be Charles Dolan walking around NY either. Guy is going to get nothing but heckles, boos and ish from NY'ers.

the eff is charles dolan?

[GR] · Post #584 » by **[GR]** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:42 am

Sprewell4Three wrote:
daba wrote:
Sprewell4Three wrote:Oh well, wish we could've atleast gotten something for him , geez.

this. why not sign him and then trade him. couldn't we sign him and trade him in January? why get absolutely nothing for both him and fields?

Not only that but cater to a bum like JR freaking Smith. This franchise really ticks me off, man. It's all coming full circle. I don't think Isiah ever left this got forbidden franchise. Grunwald, Woodson, Isiah..all these dudes are close...
remember that dinner?

Isiah is the man behind the curtain..

What are you talking about? JR had nothing to do with this, and he took less money this year, so you can't even blame his contract.

Mr_Perfect · Post #585 » by **Mr_Perfect** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:42 am

Blueberry wrote:Frank Isola ‏@FisolaNYDN
It was never about the money. This was all about ticking off James Dolan.

Shut up Isola.

IvanIV · Post #586 » by **IvanIV** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:43 am

This really is astonishing.

Pharmcat · Post #587 » by **Pharmcat** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:43 am

this will go down as the worst decision for the franchise this decade

you can mark it down and take it to the bank

i say that as a non lin fanatic too

ibraheim718 · Post #588 » by **ibraheim718** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:43 am

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo

“He can be just as exciting as he was in NY.Houston is going to embrace him and expect a lot from him," HOU Kevin Martin tells Y! on @JLin7

Red Vines · Post #589 » by **Red Vines** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:43 am

Marc Berman ‏@NYPost_Berman
Irony is Lin hired new agent to maximize his marketing in NYC. Instead they helped lead Lin to Houston with revised offer sheet. Amazing.

boomann21 · Post #590 » by **boomann21** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:43 am

ITALIA17 wrote:When I look into your eyes I can see a game restrained
But Jeremy when I watch you, don't you know I feel the same? yeah
Nothin' lasts forever and we both know teams can change
And it's hard to hold a candle in the cold November Lin

AnaheimRoyale · Post #591 » by **AnaheimRoyale** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

Horrible decision. No more to be said about it. Just horrible.

GetItDone · Post #592 » by **GetItDone** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

Mr_Perfect wrote:
Blueberry wrote:Frank Isola ‏@FisolaNYDN
It was never about the money. This was all about ticking off James Dolan.

Shut up Isola.

He is right, though.

Post #593 » by **moocow007** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

LinterisComing wrote:hope Lin drops 50 on Yellow Melo

The Houston board is waiting for you. Bandwagon loading.

Stannis · Post #594 » by **Stannis** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

CoolKids wrote:
Christophersp10 wrote:I am not sad about Lin leaving the Knicks but I wouldn't want to be Charles Dolan walking around NY either. Guy is going to get nothing but heckles, boos and ish from NY'ers.

the eff is charles dolan?

James' dad?

AllanHoustonFan · Post #595 » by **AllanHoustonFan** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

Mr_Perfect wrote:
Blueberry wrote:Frank Isola ‏@FisolaNYDN
It was never about the money. This was all about ticking off James Dolan.

Shut up Isola.

Is he wrong though? I think it's clear as day that was the reason for not resigning Lin.

don32979 · Post #596 » by **don32979** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

I don't like Isola either, but he's right. There had to be more to this than money. All along we said we'd match any offer, and suddenly money is an issue? I don't really buy it.

Post #597 » by **moocow007** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

GetItDone wrote:
Mr_Perfect wrote:
Blueberry wrote:Frank Isola ‏@FisolaNYDN
It was never about the money. This was all about ticking off James Dolan.

Shut up Isola.

He is right, though.

Yep.

NY2k1 · Post #598 » by **NY2k1** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

Just have to say, if the Knicks continue to suck, then all hell will be loose.

Lin is gone, they better start winning games, now..

AllanHoustonFan · Post #599 » by **AllanHoustonFan** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

ibraheim718 wrote:Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo

“He can be just as exciting as he was in NY.Houston is going to embrace him and expect a lot from him," HOU Kevin Martin tells Y! on @JLin7

Houston and their fans deserve Lin more than this stupid front office.

ITALIA17 · Post #600 » by **ITALIA17** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:44 am

Red Vines wrote:Marc Berman ‏@NYPost_Berman
Irony is Lin hired new agent to maximize his marketing in NYC. Instead they helped lead Lin to Houston with revised offer sheet. Amazing.

Truth. LIN messed up. Agent was probably in his ear the wholeeeeeee time about trying to get more money