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Just another lost New York minute!

ToM | 04/30/08, 10:03 AM

I probably would've preferred a firey personality like him to Mark Jackson....but "missing out" ? Come on- he's not Phil Jackson

jgb | 04/30/08, 10:04 AM

Thank you, Jesus!!!!

CAMFlint | 04/30/08, 10:28 AM

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 | 04/30/08, 10:45 AM

WHO CARES HE SUCKS ANYWAY

blacula3000 | 04/30/08, 11:29 AM

Who cares - he was horrible in Chicago and the Knicks are a debacle.

C-Smith | 04/30/08, 12:19 PM

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 Schoolin' | 04/30/08, 12:50 PM

I would say that the only team that lost out with Skiles is the Bucks.

PileOfCrepes | 04/30/08, 12:51 PM

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 Schoolin' | 04/30/08, 01:06 PM

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 | 04/30/08, 01:49 PM

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 | 04/30/08, 02:07 PM

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 Schoolin' | 04/30/08, 02:29 PM

"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 | 04/30/08, 02:55 PM

The Knicks miss out on a lot of things... This is nothing new, movining on...

Real Sports is Patrick Yandall | 04/30/08, 03:08 PM

Like this is a big deal? What happened in chicago would be even worse in NY.....

Grossedout9 | 04/30/08, 04:04 PM

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 | 04/30/08, 04:12 PM

What a wasted story. How about who the Kninks might be looking at for the draft

liontut | 04/30/08, 04:42 PM

Avery Johnson is available http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ak8o5Cx.o39XI_5aOe6848k5nYcB?slug=ap-mavericks-johnsonfired&prov=ap&type=lgns

maxwellinformed | 04/30/08, 04:53 PM

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 | 04/30/08, 06:47 PM

Would anyone want to coach the Knicks?

Tell it like it is | 04/30/08, 09:15 PM