Masai and Executive of the Year

[DanH]

So Dolan is going to fire Phil Jackson (and continue to pay him $12M for 3 more years) because he hates Kurt Rambis, then the Raptors are going to let Masai out of his contract, then Dolan is going to pay Masai another $12M or more a season...that's what some people are thinking will happen? Or even want to happen? (Not for the Raptors sake, Masai's)

The story is about the Knicks planning for two years from now, when Ujiri's deal is up.

Still ridiculous.

[Mess]

The story is about the Knicks planning for two years from now, when Ujiri's deal is up.

Still ridiculous.

"To Dolan’s credit, he is giving himself a safety net for when Jackson’s contract expires in two seasons or if Jackson decides to step away or is fired before his deal runs out.

Among the list of potential successors is believed to be Toronto Raptors GM Masai Ujiri...."

I don't know what kind of safety net putting a name on a list is, but I suppose it's better than nothing.

[3inthekeon]

What made Masai walk away from Denver? He had it pretty good there. Was it $$$? Because MLSE will lose to NY in any cash war.

I'd like to assume this is all a joke but Tim is gone and MLSE is a joke. I really hope Masai sticks around. He's been such a blessing. Best Toronto sports GM ever (although I don't watch hockey or baseball so I'm showing bias).

Pat Gillick. 11 consecutive years with at least 10 more W's than L's, 5 playoffs and back to back World Series Championships.

[Bendit]

Ok already. Jeeez. Time to extend Masai then and just give Dolan some more heartburn.

Maybe MU planted this story.

When was the last time any NYC tabloid broke a real story?

[Raptor Jesus]

Obligatory:

[KeonClark]

Managing the Knicks, much like managing the leafs, ain't all its cracked up to be. Contrary to popular belief, you don't become a legend, you just fail. Because the market doesn't allow for patience. Masai has unfinished business here and he would still be a legend in his own right If he brought a title to the great white north. In fact after new York, toronto is one of the top nba cities that it would he huuuge if they closed the deal. Dismal history, only Canadian team, etc. The odds are stacked against you.

[Jclaw]

Well...now there's a job for him in Philly

[KeonClark]

Well...now there's a job for him in Philly

Apparently jerry colangelo is bringing in his good ol son Bryan to run things.

Funny thing is after this year's draft Philly will probably have the assets to be a real good team in 2 or 3 years and they'll take all the credit

[Raptor Jesus]

Apparently jerry colangelo is bringing in his good ol son Bryan to run things.

Funny thing is after this year's draft Philly will probably have the assets to be a real good team in 2 or 3 years and they'll take all the credit

Good Dolan can ruin "The Process" instead of the Messiah

[DanH]

Oh my goodness, BC in Philly is going to abandon the "process" for shortcut solutions so fast it'll make your head spin. Do we have any veteran players we don't want and would trade for multiple lottery picks?

[Bendit]

I read that Danny Ferry might join BC in the new process.

[golden]

So Dolan is going to fire Phil Jackson (and continue to pay him $12M for 3 more years) because he hates Kurt Rambis, then the Raptors are going to let Masai out of his contract, then Dolan is going to pay Masai another $12M or more a season...that's what some people are thinking will happen? Or even want to happen? (Not for the Raptors sake, Masai's)

So here's the real deal from my equally reliable *sources* ....

MLSE trades Masai to the Knicks for Porzingis and 10 future unprotected 1st round picks. Then Masai proceeds to f** up the Knicks faster than you can say Rob Babcock, and he gets fired halfway through the season. Presto! Masai is back with the Raps in time for the playoffs.

[OldSkoolCool]

Oh my goodness, BC in Philly is going to abandon the "process" for shortcut solutions so fast it'll make your head spin. Do we have any veteran players we don't want and would trade for multiple lottery picks?

[QUOTE=golden;614910]So here's the real deal from my equally reliable *sources* ....

Scola, 1000 x Scola for their pick, unprotected

[Scraptor]

Oh my goodness, BC in Philly is going to abandon the "process" for shortcut solutions so fast it'll make your head spin. Do we have any veteran players we don't want and would trade for multiple lottery picks?

Kyle Lowry for a lottery pick? Wait a second...

[Nilanka]

A little foreshadowing?

Q: You’re outspoken, and your passion and mouth have got you in trouble with the league a couple of times. Have you learned from that?

Are there ways to do it better? I don’t know how you can curse better. [laughs] The scoldings I got still ring in my ears. I have learned from it. The first time, it galvanized our team. The second time, it ate me up, because I almost feel like I cost us the loss last year. When you do stuff like that it puts pressure. It killed me for a long time. Did I let the team down as a leader?

Q: What did you conclude?

I concluded that I’m a competitor. And, whatever happens, you keep leading. You can’t fear anybody. Why? Because at the end of the day, I might not be in this job a couple of years from now. I’m here to win.

http://www.macleans.ca/society/life/...-canadas-game/