They're saying it was and extortion plot by an ex groupie.
http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/11/chris-birdman-andersen-extortion-plot/
http://www.tmz.com/2012/05/11/chris-birdman-andersen-extortion-plot/
The Official Knicks offseason thread
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"He plays defense like Shump," Smith said of Chris. "... It really helps our roster because Shump's going to be out until January or February and we need that third or fourth wing coming off the bench to do the dirty work. It kind of works out perfectly for us. It's not a big-time salary so that's even better."
JMurder
SOHH Member since 01...
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"He plays defense like Shump," Smith said of Chris. "... It really helps our roster because Shump's going to be out until January or February and we need that third or fourth wing coming off the bench to do the dirty work. It kind of works out perfectly for us. It's not a big-time salary so that's even better."
what is he the GM?
JMurder
SOHH Member since 01...
Another Good Coach Lost While Herb Williams Continues His Rein On The Bench
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Kenny Atkinson, NY Knicks assistant coach, nearing deal to join Atlanta Hawks coaching staff
Kenny Atkinson, the Knicks highly regarded assistant coach whom Jeremy Lin credited for his meteoric rise last season, is close to a deal to join the Atlanta Hawks coaching staff, the Daily News has learned.
According to a source close to Atkinson, he is leaving the Knicks for a position on Larry Drews bench. Atkinson was the Knicks player development coach and sat behind the bench at games.
The Long Island native was the only coach from the Mike DAntoni regime who wasnt removed last March after DAntoni abruptly resigned. Instead of promoting Atkinson, Mike Woodson elected to hire Jim Todd and Darrell Walker to fill the vacancies left by Phil Weber and Dan DAntoni.
Atkinson grew close to Lin during the season and had dinner with the point guard after Lin first met with the Houston Rockets during the free agent recruiting period in July. It is unclear if that relationship factored into Atkinsons decision to leave. Garden Chairman James Dolan was upset with Lin for having Houston increase its offer to $25 million over three years including a balloon payment of $14 million in the final year. The Knicks have the right of first refusal but elected not to match the offer.
Several years earlier, Dolan wanted Atkinson removed from the coaching staff because he believed he was talking to the media. However, former Knicks president Donnie Walsh insisted that Atkinson stay. Atkinson was barred from speaking to certain reporters.
Two years later, Dolan would not allow Atkinson out of his contract to the join the Portland Trail Blazers.
Atkinson is seen a head coaching prospect in the mold of two former Knicks assistant coaches; Jeff Van Gundy and Tom Thibodeau. Woodson will now have to find a player development coach with the energy and dedication Atkinson gave the organization.
I mean this guy wakes up at 6 a.m. every morning, Lin said last February. Ill text after a game at midnight, 1 oclock when I go home and Ill say, Hey can I look at those turnovers. Can I look at the upcoming team? How they run pick and rolls? And he ll have the film ready when I walk into the facility the next morning.
When I wasnt playing much, we were working out before practice, and after practice he was picking apart my game, teaching me what its like to play in Coach DAntonis system.
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Kenny Atkinson, NY Knicks assistant coach, nearing deal to join Atlanta Hawks coaching staff
Kenny Atkinson, the Knicks highly regarded assistant coach whom Jeremy Lin credited for his meteoric rise last season, is close to a deal to join the Atlanta Hawks coaching staff, the Daily News has learned.
According to a source close to Atkinson, he is leaving the Knicks for a position on Larry Drews bench. Atkinson was the Knicks player development coach and sat behind the bench at games.
The Long Island native was the only coach from the Mike DAntoni regime who wasnt removed last March after DAntoni abruptly resigned. Instead of promoting Atkinson, Mike Woodson elected to hire Jim Todd and Darrell Walker to fill the vacancies left by Phil Weber and Dan DAntoni.
Atkinson grew close to Lin during the season and had dinner with the point guard after Lin first met with the Houston Rockets during the free agent recruiting period in July. It is unclear if that relationship factored into Atkinsons decision to leave. Garden Chairman James Dolan was upset with Lin for having Houston increase its offer to $25 million over three years including a balloon payment of $14 million in the final year. The Knicks have the right of first refusal but elected not to match the offer.
Several years earlier, Dolan wanted Atkinson removed from the coaching staff because he believed he was talking to the media. However, former Knicks president Donnie Walsh insisted that Atkinson stay. Atkinson was barred from speaking to certain reporters.
Two years later, Dolan would not allow Atkinson out of his contract to the join the Portland Trail Blazers.
Atkinson is seen a head coaching prospect in the mold of two former Knicks assistant coaches; Jeff Van Gundy and Tom Thibodeau. Woodson will now have to find a player development coach with the energy and dedication Atkinson gave the organization.
I mean this guy wakes up at 6 a.m. every morning, Lin said last February. Ill text after a game at midnight, 1 oclock when I go home and Ill say, Hey can I look at those turnovers. Can I look at the upcoming team? How they run pick and rolls? And he ll have the film ready when I walk into the facility the next morning.
When I wasnt playing much, we were working out before practice, and after practice he was picking apart my game, teaching me what its like to play in Coach DAntonis system.
JMurder
SOHH Member since 01...
The War Report
NewNewYork
Mike Woodson. WTF is this guy thinking? I guarantee we will be tired of Woodson by year's end.
tremonthustler1
aka bx_representer
Real GAWDS reign forever. Herb's the one piece they insist will not get moved during MSG renovations
mvp_status
Superstar
Herb is a snitch, only explanation that makes sense. His ass been glued to that same seat on the sidelines since he joined the Knicks as a player in the 90s
Kings County
Law III | Law XXV | Law XV
just in time for the goat phil to come out of retirement we'll get the pieces he wants
