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04-26-2017, 10:13 AM
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Maize's Knicks | Returning the Garden to Eden
 As the playoffs have started, I've caught the bug and wanted to do a franchise. Starting with the 2017 offseason, I wanted to pick a team that is facing a rebuilding effort. The New York Knicks are currently in a predicament. They have a future franchise player in Kristaps Porzingis, whose last season was hindered by a roster loaded with veterans. It led to KP questioning his future in New York, skipping his exit interview. Then there's Carmelo Anthony, whose future in New York has been openly questioned by Phil Jackson. Melo has been the franchise player before Jackson drafted Porzingis in 2015. Carmelo's tenure in New York has endured numerous coaching changes, changes in style of play and a revolving cast of players. In total, Carmelo Anthony has made the playoffs in three seasons with the Knicks, appearing in 21 playoff games. Things need to change and it starts at the top. This dynasty will simulate a big change in New York. I'll be trying to build a championship team. As always, I'll be trying to keep things realistic. Hope you enjoy! The Rundown Game: NBA 2K17 on PS4 Roster: Official 2K Roster (On April 12th) Draft Class: EmbraceThaPace 2017 and 2018 Classes Difficulty: All-Star Gameplay: 10 Minutes with Custom Sliders
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04-26-2017, 10:14 AM
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Re: Maize's Knicks | Returning the Garden to Eden
 History Retired Numbers 10, 12, 15, 15, 19, 22, 24, 33, 613 NBA Championships 2 (1970, 1973) Conference Titles 8 (1951, '52, '53, '70, '72, '73, '94, '99) Division Titles 5 (1971, '89, '93, '94, '13)
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04-26-2017, 10:17 AM
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04-26-2017, 11:23 AM
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Re: Maize's Knicks | Returning the Garden to Eden
  Phil Jackson Resigns | May 1, 2017 Just as the calendar has turned to May, the Knicks find themselves without a President of Basketball Operations. Phil Jackson, having just finished his third season overseeing the Knicks franchise, abruptly announced his resignation from the New York Knicks. Back on March 18, 2014 - The Knicks franchise was delighted to welcome Phil Jackson, who brought his championship pedigree to the Big Apple. Expecting big things with his arrival, what proceeded was a comedy of errors with few bright spots. Overall, the team went 80-166 in Jackson's tenure. That included three Head Coaches in just three seasons, including interim Head Coach Kurt Rambis going 9-19 to close out the 2015-16 season. Jackson started out by hiring Derek Fisher as Head Coach. A disciple of Phil's in Los Angeles, it marked Fisher's first coaching job after retiring from the NBA. Fisher struggled with the locker room, off-the-court issues and translating the Triangle to today's NBA. Ultimately, he was fired and replaced with another Jackson prodigy, Kurt Rambis. The coaching moves spoke to Jackson's commitment to the triangle offense. Something he even forced on new Head Coach Jeff Hornacek. Hornacek found success with a fast-paced motion offense in Phoenix. In New York, he struggled to meld his ideas with the triangle. Further, having to accept Kurt Rambis as "Defensive Coordinator" was just another move to show Jackson's continued interest in coaching, without actually having to coach. Beyond the coaching moves, New York marked the first time Jackson was in charge of a team's personnel. While he will likely be remembered for correctly drafting Kristaps Porzingis, there was a litany of trades and free agent signings that continue to haunt the franchise. Here a quick timeline of transactions made by Phil Jackson: June 25, 2014 - Traded Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton to Dallas for Jose Calderon, Samuel Dalembert, Wayne Ellington, and Shane Larkin. Felton and Chandler remain solid rotations players in the NBA. Dalembert has since retired and Shane Larkin spent last season out of the NBA. None of the four players New York received spent more than two seasons with the Knicks. October 27, 2014 - Traded Travis Outlaw and a 2019 second round pick to Philadelphia for Arnett Moultrie. The move initially opened up some cap and a roster spot (Moultrie was quickly waived), and Jackson signed Travis Wear with that final roster spot before the 2014-15 season. January 5, 2015 - Traded J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert to Cleveland for Lou Amundson, Alex Kirk, Lance Thomas, and a 2019 second round pick. Smith and Shumpert were important wing players on Cleveland's championship team. Meanwhile, Amundson and Kirk did not remain with New York for long. Lance Thomas has proven to be capable, but not at the level of Smith or Shumpert. June 25, 2015 - Traded Tim Hardaway for Jerian Grant. Grant would later be moved in the trade for Derrick Rose, while Hardaway developed in Atlanta and has become a starter for a playoff team. June 22, 2016 - Traded Robin Lopez, Jose Calderon and Jerian Grant to Chicago for Derrick Rose, Justin Holliday and a 2017 second round pick. Lopez continues to be a defensive anchor and Grant has developed into a capable back-up point guard. Meanwhile, Rose's time in New York included going AWOL and struggling to regain his MVP caliber production. Rose enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. That takes us to this upcoming off-season, a crucial time for the organization. They still have to decide what to do with Carmelo Anthony and the remaining four years on his max contract. Anthony also holds the power of a no-trade clause. Then there's the four year, $72 million dollar contract given to Joakim Noah. Phil Jackson was an active President, but his moves did not yield the wins he projected. Now, Owner James Dolan will have to find someone new to rebuild the sputtering franchise. |
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04-26-2017, 11:35 AM
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Re: Maize's Knicks | Returning the Garden to Eden
Western Conference Playoffs | First Round   #1 Golden State defeat #8 Portland in six games   #4 Los Angeles Clippers defeat #5 Utah in six games   #3 Houston defeats #6 Oklahoma City in six games   #2 San Antonio defeats #7 Memphis in six games Western Conference Playoffs | Second Round #1 Golden State vs. #4 Los Angeles Clippers #2 San Antonio vs. #3 Houston
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04-26-2017, 11:42 AM
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Re: Maize's Knicks | Returning the Garden to Eden
Eastern Conference Playoffs | First Round   #1 Boston defeat #8 Chicago in seven games   #4 Washington defeat #5 Atlanta in six games   #6 Milwaukee defeat #3 Toronto in six games   #2 Cleveland defeat #7 Indiana in four games Eastern Conference Playoffs | Second Round #1 Boston vs. #4 Washington #2 Cleveland vs. #6 Milwaukee |
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04-28-2017, 04:15 PM
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Re: Maize's Knicks | Returning the Garden to Eden
 Steve Mills Fired, Knicks Start Search | May 15, 2017 Following Phil Jackson's departure, there was some expectation that Steve Mills would not remain with the organization. After being hired by the Knicks prior to Phill Jackson joined the franchise, Mills oversaw a difficult time for the organization. In a swift move that signals more changes to the front office, the Knicks fired Steve Mills. A rising executive with the NBA, Mills had never overseen a franchise personnel department when he was hired in 2013. Previously, he had worked his way up through the NBA front offices, and also worked for Madison Square Garden. From 2003 to 2009, Mills oversaw the day-to-day operations with MSG as Chief Operations Officer and Sports Business President. He helped with the business relations for the New York Knicks, Rangers and the WNBA's Liberty. His time with MSG made him familiar to the Knicks front office, making them comfortable to name him General Manager in 2013. Just before that time, Mills worked with Magic Johnson Enterprises. A highly respected executive, his time with the Knicks was cut short as the Knicks announced "front office restructuring." That restructuring includes finding a new President of Basketball Operations and General Manager. That could potentially be one individual. Many rumored candidates have emerged, including two that have held meetings with Owner James Dolan. They are Toronto Raptors General Manager Masai Ujiri and Thunder Assistant General Manager Troy Weaver. The Knicks have also reportedly been granted an interview, through the Philadelphia 76ers, to speak with former General Manager Sam Hinkie. The controversial architect of "The Process," his name was recently floated in connection with a position with the Sacramento Kings. Ujiri, Weaver and Hinkie are considered the favorites and would likely take over the role of President and General Manager. All three point to a change in how the Knicks are deciding to run their franchise. It is expected they will have an executive hired before the end of the NBA playoffs. |
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