Through the turmoil of last season, the "evident progress" edict from Garden chairman James Dolan that hung over his head and the boos from the home crowd, Isiah Thomas always had one critical element that kept him on solid ground: the loyalty of his players. But after the most publicized coast-to-coast move of Stephon Marbury's career, even that last bit of stable ground may be crumbling. If Thomas loses his players - and the signs were evident in several disgusted expressions after Wednesday night's 84-81 loss to the Clippers - his position as the team's president and coach could be in serious jeopardy. If the Knicks return home with a 2-7 record after this four-game West Coast swing, which continues tonight in Sacramento against the Kings, a change may be inevitable.
So is Isiah going to get fired finally?
So is Isiah going to get fired finally?