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Old 12-10-2007, 08:40 AM   #1
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Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

than the New York Knicks?

It seems that from top to bottom, this team is ass backwards and has no forseeable championship future despite being the highest paid team in the league year in and year out.

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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    In before the poll, yes...
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    Being a season ticket holder since 93, I feel obligated to answer. And my answer is no, there is no worse organization than the Knicks. James Dolan (owner) could give two shits about the success of the team as long as he gets his money, which is extremely evident seeing as how the Knicks have topped the Forbes list of most valuable franchises in the NBA for three years in a row. So thats three years of Dolan getting his money and possibly the three worst years in the franchise's history with no change evident (Dolan just assured Isiah his job security).... a telltale sign Dolan doesn't give a fuck.

    On top of that, we have the embarassment of the whole sexual harassment thing on our hands too. How the HELL does someone have a job after they were found guilty of sexual and verbal harassment that costs their boss over $10 million?? What a fucking joke.

    I want my old Knicks back...
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    yeah the Knicks are horrible
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    Old 12-10-2007, 08:44 AM   #5
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    I 'd at the third choice.

    But yes, terrible.
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    Old 12-10-2007, 08:46 AM   #6
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    I would argue the Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers or Kansas City Royals...
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    No, and I don't think it's even close. I don't really even follow the NBA but I can't help be appauled by how pathetic of an organization the Knicks have become.
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    Old 12-10-2007, 08:52 AM   #8
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

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    I would argue the Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers or Kansas City Royals...
    Well, I'll give the Nationals some time. They are a pretty new franchise that probably deserves some time.. but yeah they aren't the most efficient franchise out there. At least the Rangers and Royals will TRY to make things better..

    It seems to me like Knicks ownership doesn't give two shits about what's going on, not to mention that payroll is fucking ridiculous yet they're GOD AWFUL. Also, there's no reason that a franchise like the Knicks, with all of their resources, fan support, exposure, etc... shouldn't be able to attract good players. Overall, in the entire course of history, I wouldn't say the Knicks, but for the last several years, I don't think it's even a contest.
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    Old 12-10-2007, 08:52 AM   #9
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    Well, I'll give the Nationals some time. They are a pretty new franchise that probably deserves some time.. but yeah they aren't the most efficient franchise out there. At least the Rangers and Royals will TRY to make things better..

    It seems to me like Knicks ownership doesn't give two shits about what's going on, not to mention that payroll is fucking ridiculous yet they're GOD AWFUL. Also, there's no reason that a franchise like the Knicks, with all of their resources, fan support, exposure, etc... shouldn't be able to attract good players. Overall, in the entire course of history, I wouldn't say the Knicks, but for the last several years, I don't think it's even a contest.
    They're not a new franchise. They came from Montreal...
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    Pirates, Royals, Nationals, Lions and you can argue the Hawks.
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    Old 12-10-2007, 08:55 AM   #11
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    Pirates, Royals, Nationals, Lions and you can argue the Hawks.
    Oh good call on the Pirates...
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    New York Islanders are by the worst, their owner is completely insane and knows nothing about hockey
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    the Oakland Raiders are getting there.....
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    No...
    Between the icompetence of James Dolan, and Isaiah at the top of the organization and the stupid playerson the court it takes the cake. At one point last year they had three shoot first point guards in Crawford, Francis, and Starbury, and now they have two of the same players such as randolph and curry. Yes the worst.
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    They're not a new franchise. They came from Montreal...
    Ehhh... true, but I think it's to be expected that when you move cities you're going to have an adjustment period... although yes, the Expos were a total piece of shit franchise as well... I'm not saying any of those franchises are good at all, I just believe it's amazing not only how inept the Knicks have been, but the fact that noone has done a damn thing about it. How Isiah Thomas still has his job is beyond me.
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    When I read the thread title I said to myself this better say "than the knicks" They are an absolute embarrassment. One of the most pathetic things I've witnessed in sports in my lifetime.
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    Ehhh... true, but I think it's to be expected that when you move cities you're going to have an adjustment period... although yes, the Expos were a total piece of shit franchise as well... I'm not saying any of those franchises are good at all, I just believe it's amazing not only how inept the Knicks have been, but the fact that noone has done a damn thing about it. How Isiah Thomas still has his job is beyond me.
    What can the Knicks do when they are way over the cap and have so many untradable contracts?
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    It all boils down to Dolan. You can blame the players all you want, but who is their captain of their ship? Isiah. And who's keeping Isiah around?...
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    New York Islanders are by the worst, their owner is completely insane and knows nothing about hockey
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    Have the Knicks ever signed an unproven player to a 15 year contract?
    What about an injury prone player to a 10 year contract?
    How about naming a current player their new GM?


    No to all three you say? Yeah the Islanders win
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    have they ever had two shoot first point guards making 20 million each at one time whil their third shoot first point guard is making 11? I didnt think so
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    What can the Knicks do when they are way over the cap and have so many untradable contracts?
    And that's pretty much why they're the worse run organization in sports.
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    Yes, the Clippers are and have always been the worst run organization in the NBA, so that makes them worse than the Knicks.
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    I don't think people that don't follow the situation closely really understand it. The Knicks are far and away the worst run organization in all of sports.
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    I don't think people that don't follow the situation closely really understand it. The Knicks are far and away the worst run organization in all of sports.
    You could say that about any team though
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    And that's pretty much why they're the worse run organization in sports.
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    I don't think people that don't follow the situation closely really understand it. The Knicks are far and away the worst run organization in all of sports.
    The Knicks at least spend money to try and put a competitive team on the court. Sure they fail miserably most of the time, but at least they try. Meanwhile, you have baseball teams like Pittsburgh and Kansas City pocket their revenuse sharing money year in and year out and not even try to put competitive team on the field. That makes them worse run organizations thank the Knicks.
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    You could say that about any team though
    True, but like these people saying the Islanders, Royals, Texas Rangers are worse run than the Knicks? I don't think people understand, the owner and GM/coach are tied up in a LEGAL battle. The GM/coach cost the owner millions of dollars and the owner still hasn't fired him, BESIDES the fact that the team has been a laughing stock for three years. There's even speculation that Dolan won't fire Isiah because Isiah can dish out info that will hurt the Garden even more. This goes way beyond the production of a team on the court, field or ice.
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    I voted option 3, "Isiah Thomas iz teh man!!" simply because I could.

    In American sports...I have to give it to the Knicks. It is a shame. Dolan really messed it.
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    Currently...probably not. Historically though I go with the Lions.
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    Re: Is there a worse run organization in professional sports...

    the florida marlins are the worst run organization in sports....with a payroll of now 8 million dollars and a decreasing fan base
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