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Steve Mills says his new job "came about suddenly.'' When Dolan approached him, he thought he had the "skill set'' to rebuild organization.
Mills on Melo: "He's one of the superstar players. I've made it clear we have every intention to make Carmelo a Knick for a long time.''
Mills says he will be "leaning'' on the personnel men such as Gabriel, Warkentien, Mark Hughes early on.
Mills: "Our goal is to win a championship this year. We think we have good chance to do that.''
Mills on several occasions sys won't address the unorthodox timing. Says that's more a question for Dolan, who is not here.
Mills on Stoudemire: "We're going to really take it slow on Amar'e during training camp. We'll bring him along slowly.''
Mike Woodson on dais: "I don't know if there were weight on my shoulders but am excited, grateful.''
Woodson on Glen: "I have nothing to do with that change. I wish him nothing but the best from the bottom of my heart.''
Woodson on Bargnani: "He's in pretty good shape.'' Said he will get better during training camp. Coming off pneumonia.
Woodson says hopes to have J.R. back for the first game. Which means sixth game after five-game suspension.
Woodson on J.R.'s suspension: "I don't condone anything like that. J.R. knows he made a major mistake. Hopefully learning experience.''
J.R. Smith: "I'm more disappointed because I let my teammates down more than anything. I let Mr. Dolan down.''
Metta World Peace clowning on front office shakeup: "There's no shakeup. The only thing I shake up is my milk. No shakeup.''
Metta on being comfortable as a Knick: "I'm most comfortable in bed.''
Carmelo Anthony: "I'm not going to put the pressure on this team that it's "championship or bust.''