James Dolan: Why NBA Must Force Him To Sell Knicks
By Eric Snyder
At Least He’s Consistent
James Dolan makes every list ever compiled about the worst owners in sports. Generally, his inclusion on these lists are due to the New York Knicks’ performance and management.
Just because he has failed as an organizational leader doesn’t mean he should be forced to sell the team. His immature and unstable behavior is what disqualifies him from team ownership. However, most of his basketball decisions cause fans to long for the days of a new owner.
Isiah Thomas is The Answer
It didn’t take long for Knicks fans to realize that Isiah Thomas was not the answer their problems. In fact, after Dolan brought Thomas on board, the organization somehow got worse. Horrible trades and contracts buried the team for years and scandal followed Isiah everywhere he went.
Goodbye, Donnie Walsh
Donnie Walsh was an accomplished NBA executive with the experience and knowledge to turn the Knicks around. In three years on the job, Walsh freed up cap space and was able to bring in Carmelo Anthony.
Dolan couldn’t keep his hands off the team and took the reins from Walsh and sent him packing after just three years.
Just when Knicks fans think it can’t get any worse, it does. The failures of James Dolan are seemingly never-ending.