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Pat Riley is a TRUE Jedi Warrior. Who else could have pulled off the Jedi mind tricks on D Wade to not only get him to stay, but also sell Bosh AND the King to come to South Beach!!

OK so maybe no state taxes helped, a little.

Dynasty?? Who knows or cares. Entertainment is the thing and this will be must-see TV and live for many years to come.

The real question is what is the over/ under on Eric Spoelstra? He MAY make the All Star game

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In honor of Jimmy V week, "Don't give up, don't ever give up!"

Lafake J

By Frank Isola


We begin the day by thanking Patrick Ewing, a real franchise player and warrior who left it on the court every time he wore a Knicks uniform.

Was he perfect? No. When I see him I still tell him he has the worst hands of any all-time great player. Was he easy to cover as a reporter? Not all the time. He could be a pain in the rear but he was always honest and he always accepted responsibility for his and the team's performance.

Think about that today as we struggle to deal with LeBron James' decision to leave Cleveland in his rear view mirror and head to Miami to play the role of Scottie Pippen to Dwyane Wade's Michael Jordan.

It's clear now that LeBron had no intentions of signing with the Knicks regardless of how many times he wore a Yankees cap in public. New York would have meant pressure. Staying in Cleveland would have meant pressure and as we know LeBron, unlike Ewing, cannot handle the pressure.

I was in Cleveland the night of Game 5 against Boston when LeBron had perhaps the most disappointing performance of his career. His reaction afterwards was even more disappointing. He sounded surprised and upset that the media would question why he didn't play well. LeBron reasoned that he's only had four bad games in his entire career and that he's spoiled his fans. Give me a break.

He should have said: "This one is on me. I didn't have it tonight and I can't tell you how disappointed I am." But then by making that admission, James would be placing the blame on himself. Or as one rival head coach said today: "He craves attention but deflects responsibility."

And that is why Miami is the perfect place for him. The Heat is the third most popular team in the city behind the Dolphins and University of Miami football. More importantly, if the "Dream Team" as LeBron calls it falls short there will be plenty of blame to go around starting with Pat Riley, Wade and LeBron.

What we "Witnessed" on Thursday was an immature 25-year-old who deep down knows that he is a follower. Think about it: the K*D didn't even have the decency to look Cavs owner Dan Gilbert in the eye to tell him he's leaving. Instead, LeBron wouldn't even return phone calls.

I never wanted LeCon in New York. I always felt he should have stayed in Cleveland and that the Knicks should have been committed to building a team that would beat James.

If you're a Knicks fan, it will be easy to root for Amar'e Stoudemire, who did go to the highest bidder but at least he wants to represent the team. Donnie Walsh made a great trade with the Warriors and Anthony Randolph has the chance to be a star.

Toney Douglas has Charlie Ward-like toughness and one of the best moments of last season was when Danilo Gallinari told Kevin Garnett to buzz off just before stroking 3-pointer after 3-pointer in KG's face. Walsh is building a team that is tough both mentally and physically.

These are the kind of guys you want on your team. These are the kind of guys you should be pulling for. LeBron is a front runner, plain and simple. Have fun in Miami.

You never had it in you to become a true Knick. And you're no Patrick Ewing, that's for sure.



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/knicks ... z0tEQghhvX

As a knick Fan I could not agree more. Give me Carmelo (a cat that can lead to a title anyday)

NYG

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Damm that water is cold!!!
And deep too!!!

Talk about a bitter Knick fan!! Amd a bitter NY sports writer...imagine that.

Hang your hat on Stoudamire and Melo...Out in the 2nd round every year...if they get that far.

LeBron took LESS salary money to go to Miami. Why? Mostly because he makes way more in endorsements, but partly to play with his buddies (and Pat Riley...another reason NYers love this )

The guy busted his ass for 7 years and they gave him NOTHING in talent around him!! A broken down Shaq and Atawn Jamison?? Gimme a break. And the Knicks sign Stoudamire and have HIM recruit LJ?? Lets see how good he is without Nash.

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In honor of Jimmy V week, "Don't give up, don't ever give up!"

Damn right! If LeBron wanted max money, he woud have stayed in Cleveland, and never win any rings, because the Cavs simply aren't able to add another player or two of his level, which is what's needed to win championships. Kobe found that out after Shaq's departure from the Lakers. Look what adding KG and Ray Allen did to the Celtics. Problem is, the Cavs are in a crap city which no top-level free agent wants to go to.

If he wanted to feed his ego, he would have gone to the Knicks, where he would have been The Man. But the Knicks are a crap team, and LJ doesn't want to bother with another rebuilding project. The Knicks will do no better than fight for the 8th seed.

No, he wants to WIN, and going to Miami with Wade and Bosh creates a potential Category 5 superteam. Bill Simmons on ESPN.com said that two years ago someone told him that James, Wade and Bosh became good friends when they were on the US Olympic team, and that they actually made a pact to play together someday. Back then they figured it would be with the Knicks, but the winds changed and it turned out to be the Heat.

LBJ is a follower and the will lose in the playoffs next year to the Celts or the Magic. The year after the Knicks. I am not bitter bro. I wanted no one who was supposed to be Jordan before he never won. There is only one MJ and LBJ could not carry his water


I never wanted him I am on record with friends on that. He would have crumbled like a 2 week old cookie in NY

NYG

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Damm that water is cold!!!
And deep too!!!

Agreed. He is a self titled king with a monstrous ego. I just don't like the guy. I will take our Dwight Howard any day over Lebron.

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I believe in moderation in everything except excess.
I phuck 'em just to see the look on their face.
Klatu, berata, nicto.

My bad Carmelo and Parker are FA'S in 2011 Paul and D. Willaims in 2012. I hope we can get 2 of them. We have the cap space!

NYG

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Damm that water is cold!!!
And deep too!!!

Should be interesting the first time the Heat play in Cleveland next year!

Admin1...are you happy or pissed off (being a long-time Knicks fan, but currently residing in So Florida)?

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"In a nation ruled by swine, all pigs are upwardly mobile, and the rest of us are phucked until we can put our acts together; not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely"...Hunter S. Thompson (RIP)

That's what I was thinking. They might not even play him, or play him sparingly. It could be ugly!

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"In a nation ruled by swine, all pigs are upwardly mobile, and the rest of us are phucked until we can put our acts together; not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely"...Hunter S. Thompson (RIP)

Who knows besides LBJ what motivated him to choose Miami? A chance for a title? Better total money? Access to those sweet Dominicana/Haitian Sistahs? Less taxes? Whatthe fuckever. Let's look forward to the next season--and the next rookie phenom.
See this post on why LBJ has given up on himself: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=34465&p=383708#p383708

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

It sure was not the money. He's already made enough to last himself and his offspring enough to last them the rest of their lives. I think it was the combination of the 'glitz' of miami coupled with Wade and Bosh being there. Mostly Wade and Bosh, as that combination gives them a great chance at the title. Of course they still have to fill out the rest of the roster, which may prove difficult due the money they've allocated to the 'big three'.

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"In a nation ruled by swine, all pigs are upwardly mobile, and the rest of us are phucked until we can put our acts together; not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely"...Hunter S. Thompson (RIP)