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(1) NEW YORK STATE OF MIND
Rebuild the Knicks, Isiah--it's what the fans want
Isiah Thomas came into New York two weeks ago, having taken over for deposed general manager Scott Layden, and immediately began talking tough about the Knicks' roster. He set to work quickly, cutting Slavko Vranes, trading Clarence Weatherspoon for backup point guard Moochie Norris, making an offer to free-agent forward Eddie Griffin (who signed with the Nets) and preparing to sign another troubled free agent, Leon Smith. Meanwhile, the team responded well, winning four of its first five games under its new boss.
But let's catch our breath. Thomas' presence has nudged ...