With Regard to the recently Completed Season: * ?We were disappointed in the record, not in the effort.? * ?Our guys always played hard, they did not always play smart.? With Regard to His Wearing His Championship Ring on breakup day: * "Today I wore my championship ring to remind the players of what we are working for and to remind them that you have to go through bad times and moments of self-doubt in order to get to the ultimate goal. I went through a whole range of emotions recently and realized that you have to remember the personal failures to achieve success." With Regard to the offseason: * ?We are now in a position where we can add to our base through the draft and free agency without subtracting from our assets. We can choose to do what we want with expiring contracts for the first time in a very long time.? * ?We are now in a position where we can add to our base through the draft and free agency without subtracting from our assets. We can choose to do what we want with expiring contracts for the first time in a very long time.? * ?I do not believe we will make wholesale changes. We are not that far away (from being competitive).? * ?We need help in the middle and on the wing.? * "No one is really safe, I would trade my mother if the right deal came along." * ?This is a good draft but there are no real superstars... you can get the same player possibly at seven you could get at 22.? * ?We would take a point guard if the right one was available.? * ?We will look to use our assets this summer and continue to get younger and more athletic." * ?Getting to the playoffs remains the goal, and the ultimate goal is still winning the NBA Championship.? With Regard to the Knicks Head Coaching position: * "Herb (Williams) was great, but we still need to do our work and talk to many people. The search begins immediately, there is no timetable.? * "We need to find someone who shares our vision and philosophy.? * "We will talk to many of the "bright young minds" in the business. Herb is one of those people but we owe it to the organization to do all our homework.? * "We will have conversations with Phil Jackson and others.? * "I am not a candidate for the job.? * "I can work with anyone who wants to win.? With Regard to the current players: * "Steph (Marbury) is a victim of bad luck and timing a lot in his career. He and Kurt (Thomas) were impressive in their tenacity and willingness to play hurt all year.? * "Losing Allan (Houston) all year was a big blow for us, we are hoping he is back but will plan as if he isn't.? * "It is Allan's decision when he can play, he has a bad knee.? * "Jamal (Crawford) progressed over the season but was put in a tough position, he will still improve.? Knicks Official Website
