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How the Knicks missed out on Skiles
According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Donnie Walsh dialed up Scott Skiles literally minutes after completing the conference call with reporters about Isiah Thomas on April 18. Walsh, who knew the Bucks were hot after Skiles, offered to fly to Skiles' home in Bloomington, Ind., to discuss the Knicks' job. Skiles told Walsh that a personal visit was "not necessary," which, according to a person close to Skiles, was to suggest the two knew each other well enough to know if he was the right fit. Walsh said he would call back that night but never did and Skiles got a call from Bucks GM John Hammond with an offer. Skiles took it and Walsh lost his opportunity at hiring an experienced coach.
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Just another lost New York minute!
ToM
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I probably would've preferred a firey personality like him to Mark Jackson....but "missing out" ? Come on- he's not Phil Jackson
jgb
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Thank you, Jesus!!!!
CAMFlint
Scottville , MI
Total Comments (94)
Missing out...Why would Skiles be the top of anyone list anyway. He has had tons of talent and what has he won. Another coach that is good for a couple of years, but his personaility sooner or later wears out his welcome.
Dean
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WHO CARES HE SUCKS ANYWAY
blacula3000
Miami , FL
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Who cares - he was horrible in Chicago and the Knicks are a debacle.
C-Smith
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It doesn't matter. Until the Knicks address their personnel issues, a coaching job in New York is a guaranteed failure. Skiles is much better off.
Hllywd: Old…
Columbus , OH
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I would say that the only team that lost out with Skiles is the Bucks.
PileOfCrepes
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Skiles is a good coach. he expects and demands 100% effort from his players. There is nothing wrong with that. The only reason he isn't among the upper echelon of coaches, is because he's never had the personnel.
Hllywd: Old…
Columbus , OH
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I am referring to Skile's propensity to verbally berate players and take media cheap shots at his players. His interpersonal skills are lack luster. Very few grown men are going to put up with his attitude for a long period.
For example, one time he was asked about what a player (can't remeber which one) needed to do to rebound better. Skiles responded with "jump". Sure that is funny, but it is a clear putdown to the player. It gets old really fast to the players especially with veterans. He and the Nicks, with their ego sensitive players, would be disaster.
He will also wear out his welcome with the Bucks within two, three at the most, years.
PileOfCrepes
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This is a very good thing. Donnie Walsh didn't call back and he knew the Bucks were also trying to sign Scott.....Humm, hint, hint, MAYBE they didn't want him. So things many be turning around for the Knicks after all.
SoFlaBoy
Lake Worth , FL
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For example, one time he was asked about what a player (can't remeber which one) needed to do to rebound better. Skiles responded with "jump". Sure that is funny, but it is a clear putdown to the player. It gets old really fast to the players especially with veterans. He and the Nicks, with their ego sensitive players, would be disaster.
Crepes
The player you mention was Eddy Curry, and Skiles was dead on point. Curry is 7' and averages about 5 rebounds a game. He's in New York now, overweight, out of shape, and couldn't get a board in a lumber yard. Skiles simply wants to win. The only players that have a problem with that are the ones that don't want to work.
Hllywd: Old…
Columbus , OH
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"Skiles simply wants to win. The only players that have a problem with that are the ones that don't want to work. "
right on point-
an example: Iverson HATED Larry Brown- until he finally realized that all of Browns 'berating', made him a better player. Now- he's on record as saying he was the best coach he ever played for
jgb
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i rather have an experienced pro with a winning track record like skiles than someone like jackson without any coaching exp. at any level. this is too big a job for a newbie. now i see mike d of phoenix is available - he would be great, knows what he's doing and believes in a running, exciting offense.
jeff tennis
New York , NY
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What a wasted story. How about who the Kninks might be looking at for the draft
liontut
Mountain, NJ
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Avery Johnson is available http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ak8o5Cx.o39XI_5aOe6848k5nYcB?slug=ap -mavericks-johnsonfired&prov=ap&type=lgns
maxwellinformed
Big D, TX
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Too funny, an article stating that the Knicks missed out on Skiles is like saying the Patriots missed out on signing Ryan Leaf. SS is over-rated and a nervous nelly, sheesh - let him muddle his way through the Bucks - i give 'em 2 1/2 years before they yank the plug on him.
Mr. Pete
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Would anyone want to coach the Knicks?
Tell it like it is
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It's OK. Skiles isn't high on the list, I hope. I think they should go after a proven winner like Avery Johnson or Mike D'Antoni.
The New Bx. Bomber…
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