Resurrection & Relegation: Knicks Terminate Thomas

Since 2001-2002, the New York Knicks have amassed a 218-356 record. They have scored one playoff appearance. The have won zero playoff contests. They have employed five coaches. Isiah Thomas was merely their messiest.

On Friday, the Knicks demoted Thomas. He will not coach. However, he remains an advisor. “I can't really tell you where he failed with the club,” said President Donnie Walsh. “I think that we reached a point this season when our team didn't compete for a long time. The bottom line is that we haven't won and the team didn't look like it was motivated to try to win and be competitive.”

During Thomas’ residence, the Knicks logged a 132-233 ledger. According to Walsh, Thomas is easily replaceable. “I just believe a new voice, a new coach, is necessary to change the direction of the team,” he said. “This is a coveted job. People want to coach here.”

Thomas’ legacy is both fact and fiction. Thomas’ career was prolific. Actually, he averaged only nineteen points per contest. Thomas’ possesses basketball intellect. Actually, he razed New York’s roster. Thomas’ image is salvageable. Actually, Thomas is a pariah, racist, and sexual harasser.