I didn't want him here, but the more and more I read and think about him, the more this move grows on me.
I wanted Avery, but its time to move on and accept the move. Nothing will come out of "what ifs", so I'm ready to ride with Mike D.
I like two things about this move.
1) Donnie went with most proven candidate. The Knicks don't have room to experiment, and Donnie knows this. He brings a guy here who has done nothing but win games and provide an excellent basketball program as well. There were books written just dedicated on Mike's coaching style. This is an animated man he will show more life in one game than Thomas has in 2 seasons.
2) Mike D being the new centerpiece will demand an obvious roster overhaul.
Say goodbye to this entire roster, Walsh will let Mike decide which players he values and wants to work with. There isn't anything close to Nash on the Knicks, so it will be interesting to see who the new team leader will be around here. Lee, Nate, Chandler, and maybe Crawford will be his only keepers. Everyone else better start putting there things and boxes.