<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> <div class="bi"> Decision On Hold</p> </p> </div> <div> <span style="font-style: italic">Oct 26</span> - Despite admitting outside pressures to discipline Knicks coach/president Isiah Thomas and team owner James Dolan for being liable for sexual harassment, NBA commissioner David Stern said he will hold fire until after the appeals process is over.</p> </p> Stern revealed he has had several conversations with Dolan -- a clear indication of the commissioner's furor. The appeals process on the $11.6 million verdict could take from two months to a year.</p> </p> The commissioner said he brought up the issue at the NBA owners' meeting the last two days in Manhattan. During the conferences, Stern stressed an increase in "sensitivity training" to sexual harassment -- mandating the course for every league employee. -- <font color="#000000">New York Post</font></p> </p> [*]Stern called reports that he is considering asking Cablevision chairman Charles Dolan to limit his son James' role at the Garden "completely fabricated." But he said the matter is "very much under review" and strongly hinted that he will consider taking action once the appeal is heard. </p> "My powers are very broad if I choose to exercise them," Stern said. -- <font color="#000000">Newsday</font></p></div> </div>
