Source: Knicks assent to several demands to get Walsh

[Warhawk]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3325211


NEW YORK -- Donnie Walsh is taking over the New York Knicks, and he's doing so on his terms.


An NBA source told ESPN.com on Wednesday that the Knicks yielded to Walsh's wishes on several key terms regarding authority and autonomy in reaching agreement on a four-year deal that installs Walsh as the new team president.

The Knicks introduced Walsh at a news conference Wednesday, at which he said he will wait a few days before deciding on Isiah Thomas' future with the organization.
Thomas is with the Knicks in Memphis, where they continue a five-game road trip Wednesday night. Walsh said he won't make any decisions until after he has spoken with Thomas.
"I need to sit down with Isiah and have a meaningful basketball conversation," Walsh said.

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[VF21]

"I need to sit down with Isiah and have a meaningful basketball conversation," Walsh said.

Translation: I need to make sure I have armed guards around me when I fire his arse AND a restraining order in place against him ever stepping foot into MSG again.

 

[acisking]

If the Knicks do nothing for 2 years, they could very well have Lebron or Dwayne Wade.

 

[kennadog]

If the Knicks do nothing for 2 years, they could very well have Lebron or Dwayne Wade.

If Walsh does nothing for two years, that will still be a big improvement over Isaiah.