Thursday, April 17, 2008

Knicks Ex-Coach Isiah Thomas Says Goodbye!

Are We Jumping The Gun? Nah!!!

Mike Dunleavy tied a career high with 36 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat New York 132-123 on Wednesday night, sending the Knicks to a franchise record-tying 59th loss in what in all liklihood will be Isiah Thomas' last game as coach.

New Knicks president Donnie Walsh hasn't promised Thomas he'll keep his job, and Thomas gave Walsh another reason to fire him. The Knicks allowed their highest point total of the season.

Earlier in the day, Pacers co-owner Herb Simon announced he'd become more hands-on in operating the franchise, naming himself chairman and CEO of Pacers Sports and Entertainment.

Pacers fans booed Thomas during pregame introductions, even though the NBA great who use to kiss Magic Johnson on the court before the Detroit Pistons and Lakers went head up coached the Pacers for three seasons. [AP]