BACKLASH

The New York Post reported that New York Knicks owner James Dolan’s rehiring of Isiah Thomas as consultant took a backlash from both the organization and its loyal followers. It seems nobody wanted Zeke back in Gotham City except Dolan. According to the New York Daily News, current Knicks President Donnie Walsh almost quit his post due to Dolan’s unpopular move. A team source confirmed that Walsh never wanted Thomas back into the team. Thomas, a Hall-of-Famer, is the former President and head coach of the Knicks.

“Donnie doesn't want him there, nobody wants him there but Dolan. Isiah seems to have Jim wrapped around his finger.

“When the Knicks lose two games in a row he'll be on the phone with Dolan and Donnie saying, 'This is all D'Antoni's fault. And if they lose three games he'll be on the phone with Dolan and Mike saying, 'This is all Donnie's fault.' That's Isiah.”