Magic Johnson hired as GM
The Knicks and CEO Jim Dolan anounced today that they have hired Earvin 'Magic' Johnson as their General Manager and President of Basketball Operations. The Knicks have given the Laker great the keys to the franchise as they try to turn around a 6-22 team led by Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown.
Magic brings his radiant smile and charisma to New York as the new GM
The announcement comes two days after the Knicks fired Isiah Thomas after a mediocre two year stint as the GM. The Knicks cleared the air by going public on their reasons for firing Isiah and finally deciding on Magic.
"The firing of Isiah had nothing to do with the sexual harassment suit, I know the media has hinted as that being the reason but we just felt it was the right time for a change. We couldnt just sit back and watch as the team lost game after game. We decide it was the best time for a change. And we acted swiftly." said Dolan, the CEO of the Knicks corporate owner, Cablevision.
The firing of Thomas came as a surprise to many, including head coach Larry Brown who had a close relationship with Thomas and was dissapointed to see him leave.
"Isiah was the reason i took this job. My relationship and friendship with him was what made me decide on New York. I was angry when I found out he was fired. I wasnt informed and never told that Thomas was on the hot seat or anything like that. I think he received unfair criticism and Im really dont know what brought about the firing. I wouldve liked to build something here in New York and I thought Isiah was a part of that. All I can do is coach and prepare my team for the next game." commented Brown.
Magic replaces Thomas as Knicks GM
Magic Johnson was introduced to the press and instead of fielding questions, delivered a powerful statement.
Said Johnson: "It is a blessing to be given this oppotunity. It was an extremely difficult decision to leave the Lakers but Mr. Dolan did a great job and here I am. I dont want you guys to look at me as the guy whose here to replace Isiah. Im here to bring New York back to where it supposed to be, a contender in the East and a playoff team that can contend for a title. I will do my best to do that and as far as the team and staff I will sit down with Coach Brown and evaluate what it is i want to do and what he wants to do. I can tell you this, no one player on this team is untradeable. I will use this weeks games to evaluate the talent on this team and we'll will move on form there. Thank you for coming."
Magic will try to bring a championship to the Big Apple
Magic Johnson, who was originally considered for the job when Layden was fired, but was beat out by Thomas, seems to be determined and the right man for the job. He is a savy businessman and has great charisma and will fit in in the Big Apple.
by DREeaZy06 on Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:13 am 
lol joking... good luck next games, looking forward to the BIG news 
Big news going on around here 
I hope Magic can solve that jigsaw puzzle of players & salary problems...
