Knicks sign Jonathan Bender

[DJ Rhude]

yeah maybe it's his personality that prevents me from giving him his props....I know he's done some good things in the past, but the LB I saw in NY, not very good

[FedEx227]

I think he's a great coach - the record speaks for itself(college & pro). The friggin' Clippers were a playoff team under Brown. The 2000-01 Lakers only loss in the playoffs was to the Brown/Iverson Sixers. And a Piston team with no superstars went to two straight Finals. The problem with LB is he's a "my-way-or-the-highway" coach, a prima donna, carpetbagger and a whiner. His philosophy is breaking you down and remolding you into HIS idea of a basketball player. And he's famous for being brutal on his PGs. Players will only take that for so long.

I think he's good for immediate help for a team, but yeah long term he just doesn't last, guys get real burnt out on his ways.

[jeffx]

yeah maybe it's his personality that prevents me from giving him his props....I know he's done some good things in the past, but the LB I saw in NY, not very good

When I heard the Knicks hired Brown, I knew it a disaster from the start. Brown + Marbury + Isiah? Who thought that was going to work? LB was blinded by Dolan's millions.

[DJ Rhude]

Hue Hollins did more for our organization than any one coach

and a honorable mention to Knick Bavetta

[jeffx]

I think he's good for immediate help for a team, but yeah long term he just doesn't last, guys get real burnt out on his ways.

Also, Larry can't stay still in one spot. Look at how all his jobs ended. He announced he was going to Kansas while the Nets were in the playoffs, then bailed on the Jayhawks because he knew sanctions were coming. He was talking to Cleveland while coaching Detroit, which pissed off the Pistons' front office. Great teacher who can turn around franchises, but he's a pain-in-the-ass.

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[jeffx]

Everybody seems like a knick hater in this thread...how did we get to Larry Brown from Bender, which btw is expected to play this weekend.

Dude, I'm a die-hard Knick fan(as are most of the cats here) - but we're tired of the front office. No matter who's in charge, this team continues to stumble & bumble when it comers to personnel moves. I've seen this shit for the past 30+ years.

[LFFL]

Bender has been playing solid for the Knicks. Thats Nice to see.

[MRN]

Good to see the 11 he put up.

[DJ Fog]

Knicks forward Jonathan Bender, who recently returned to the NBA after knee injuries forced him to walk away early in the 2005-06 season, sat out the second half with a sore right hip.