Newsday is reporting that there are reports in the Detroit Free Press that Larry Brown hopes to remain with the Detroit Pistons through the end of his coaching career, meaning if this was to happen he will never take the helm for the New York Knicks, his apparent dream job.
"I told him what I'm telling you," Brown told the Free Press. "Did I say it was my dream job? Yes, I told him it once was. But they passed me over twice. I grew up in New York. I talked to the guy about that. I talked to him about Red Holzman. ... I've never been smart enough to say 'no comment.'"
The Hall of Fame coach, who has three-plus years left on his $25 million, five-year contract, declined comment at Sunday's practice, but told the Free Press that coaching the Knicks is not in his future.
"Even if they offer me the job at the end of this season, I am not going to go coach the Knicks," Brown said.
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While Herb Williams currently mans the fort for the Knicks in the Big Apple, the vacant head coaching position certainly is attracting some big names.
Phil Jackson said last week that should Isiah Thomas call him in regards to him possibly being the next coach of the New York Knicks he'd certainly listen (which, as Jackson made clear, doesn't mean he'd actually accept the position), and now the NBA's reigning champion head coach appears to be at least showing an interest in the job.
Larry Brown, the veteran head coach of the Detroit Pistons who won his first ever NBA championship as coach of the team last season, told the New York Post before Saturday's game with the Knicks that the New York position has always represented his "dream job" and that he "loves" New York president Isiah Thomas.
But Brown was careful not to lobby for the job in The Post interview.
"I've dreamed about it a number of times," said Brown before his Pistons crushed the Knicks on Saturday in Madison Square Garden. "Growing up there, being a Knick fan, of course it was my dream. And I've been passed over a few times. I'm an East Coast person. Red Holzman was my hero growing up. But I'm here. These people [in Detroit] have been wonderful to me."
"I want to do my job here and move on. I don't look at myself at coaching much longer."
Brown passed on chances to shoot down rumors about him possibly leaving the Pistons after the season to coach the Knicks both before and after the game.
The Hall of Fame coach, who has three-plus years left on his contract, didn't meet with the media before the game for the first time in his 1½ seasons with the Pistons.
Then Brown, who was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., passed on the postgame news conference, sending assistant coach Gar Heard.
"I've got the flu," Brown said in a brief interview with The Associated Press on his cell phone from his office. "Sorry, that's all I have to say."
Brown, according to ESPN, has been one of the more well-traveled coaches in history, with head coaching stints at Detroit, Philadelphia, Indiana, the Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio, New Jersey, Denver (NBA and ABA) and Carolina of the ABA, UCLA and Kansas. He also coached the 2004 U.S. Olympic men's team.
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As Larry Brown dodged reporters before and after the game, as rumors fly about him being earmarked to take over the reigns in New York, his Pistons held the Knicks to just 61 points.
The Knicks, whose previous low this season was 73 points in a loss to Boston on Nov. 6, made just 36.1 percent of their shots.
Trevor Ariza unintentionally broke Carlos Arroyo's nose. Arroyo will have surgery Monday and is expected to wear a protective mask when he returns. He is doubtful for Detroit's game Tuesday at Washington.
A minute later, Ariza sprained his left ankle stepping on the foot of Ronald Dupree.
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Knicks Jan 2005 Archive
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Knicksology | Jan 28, 2005
Amidst retirement talks, New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that star shooting guard Allan Houston has been placed on the Injured List due to left knee pain caused by patellofemoral arthritis.
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New York Daily News | Jan 27, 2005
Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports that things have gotten so bad for Allan Houston in terms of injuries that the word 'retirement' has reared its ugly head in the big apple, but the talk is not coming from Houston himself.
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Yahoo! | Jan 25, 2005
Jamal Crawford's 40 points on 14 of 25 shooting wasn't enough to lead the Knicks to victory on Tuesday night, as New York's porous defense gave up 133 points to the Suns.
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Press Release | Jan 25, 2005
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that forward Tim Thomas has been placed on the Injured List with a strained right calf.
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ESPN | Jan 24, 2005
Former Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson said in an interview Monday with ESPN in Melbourne, Australia, while at the Australian Open, that he has not been contacted by New York Knicks president Isiah Thomas, but he would listen if the call does come.
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Newsday | Jan 23, 2005
There may be a new face in charge on the sidelines but it was not enough to drag the New York Knicks out of their losing slump, the Milwaukee Bucks winning 101-96 in Herb Williams' first game as head coach since Lenny Wilkens resigned Saturday.
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Newsday | Jan 23, 2005
In Herb Williams' debut as the Knicks' head coach, at least for the remainder of this season, Desmond Mason poured in 22 points, leading six Bucks scoring double figures in a 101-96 victory.
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Press Release | Jan 22, 2005
Lenny Wilkens made his resignation official Saturday, while the Knicks named Herb Williams takes over the reins
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ESPN | Jan 22, 2005
ESPN is reporting that Knicks coach Lenny Wilkens is prepared to resign immediately.
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NY Post | Jan 20, 2005
According to the New York Post, Isiah Thomas still has interest in acquiring Jalen Rose from the Toronto Raptors.
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NY Daily News | Jan 18, 2005
Point guard Stephon Marbury injured his left knee in the second quarter, which forced him into the locker room for a few minutes.
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Yahoo! | Jan 18, 2005
The Chicago Bulls won their 7th straight game, defeating the New York Knicks 88-86 at the Garden.
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New York Daily News | Jan 17, 2005
Star guard Stephon Marbury believes it is unfair to criticize Knicks coach Lenny Wilkins for the team's current position due to all the injuries the team has endured.
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Knicks Press Release/Knicksology | Jan 17, 2005
The New York Knicks has recovered from turf toe and is ready to return. The Knicks have a 4-6 record since Jamal has been on the IL.
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TNT | Jan 13, 2005
Could Latrell Sprewell, Eddie Jones, Jalen Rose, Penny Hardaway and Donyell Marshall all have new homes soon?
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nba.com | Jan 13, 2005
How important is playing against his former team for Knick Jamal Crawford?
Not expected back for another week, Crawford was a suprise participant in the Knicks practice for the first time since being diagnosed with a right turf toe on December 22 and claimed he might be ready to return in one of the upcoming two games against the Bulls.
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Yahoo! | Jan 12, 2005
Coming into the Garden on Tuesday night, the Hornets were keen on doing something they have yet to do all season long.
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Knicksology | Jan 11, 2005
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that guard Jamison Brewer has been activated.
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Yahoo! | Jan 10, 2005
The Knicks improved their record to 17-17, coming back to .
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New York Post | Jan 7, 2005
With the highest payroll in the league, the Knicks have put a lot of pressure on head coach Lenny Wilkens to perform at a high level of basketball.
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NY Daily News | Jan 7, 2005
The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly discussing a trade involving Long Island native Wally Szczerbiak.
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Knicksology | Jan 7, 2005
Several New York Knicks players will donate $1,000 for each point they score during tomorrow’s game to the Tsunami relief fund.
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New York Daily News | Jan 6, 2005
According to a team source, Penny Hardaway's agent, Kevin Poston, contacted Thomas after the game vs Sacramento and informed him over his client's unhappiness with his current role on the team and that he would welcome a trade out of New York.
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Knicksology | Jan 5, 2005
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that guard/forward Anfernee Hardaway has been placed on the Injured List with a strained right hamstring.
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Sportsline | Jan 5, 2005
The Sacramento Kings won for the first time at Madison Square Garden in nine years, beating the Knicks 105-98.
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NBA.com | Jan 3, 2005
Knicks’ Guard Stephon Marbury and Grizzlies’ Foward-Center Pau Gasol were named the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played from December 27 through January 2.
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Newark Star Ledger | Jan 1, 2005
The Nets were the better team on Saturday night, while the point guard debate continues.
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Knicks Press Release | Jan 1, 2005
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas announced today that guard/forward Anfernee Hardaway has been activated and guard Jamison Brewer has been placed on the Injured List with right big toe tendinitis.
