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Donnie Walsh's disinclination to volunteer the name of the European coach he interviewed regarding the Knicks' job, notwithstanding, a source reveals it was Italian (but of course) Ettore Messina, whose CSKA Moscow team won the European Championship two weeks ago in Madrid.

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Donnie Walsh, AP Donnie Walsh, AP
May 16, 2008  06:04 AM ET

Italians getting preference for the Knicks coaching position?
In New York? You think? Gee, that's a surprise.
Italians already run the mob in New York, so of course it makes sense that they should run Madison Square Garden as well.
- JL

May 16, 2008  06:07 AM ET

Interesting question - If D'Antoni hadn't stepped in, and the Knicks went ahead and hired Messino, would they send Isiah to Moscow to take over as coach of that team?
Those of you Isiah-haters would probably applaud that move.
Regardless, it would have been an interesting exchange. They would pluck the coach out of Europe and offer to send a replacement as a gesture of goodwill.
- JL

May 16, 2008  08:56 AM ET

The interview was a PR move.....nothing more.
when a team shows interest - it makes future negotiations easier (for players)

May 16, 2008  09:17 AM ET

JL, you have no idea what you're talking about. You probably couldn't find NYC on a map.

May 16, 2008  11:23 AM ET

Why is this a story

May 16, 2008  11:28 AM ET

As a New Yorker I know that Jay L. is just being funny. I will cut him some slack for those remarks.

May 16, 2008  01:23 PM ET

this guy need to get some rest, good lord.

 
May 16, 2008  02:10 PM ET

you know, they play the game right over there. bringing some of those coaches over here might be a good idea. anyone read the SI vault story about bill russell that was posted the other day? it's good to be reminded of what greatness in an athlete looks like.

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