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If you believe both sides involved in the Isiah Thomas sexual harassment case, the trial that's scheduled to begin today, justice will be served and a full trial will be played out. But anyone who knows anything about the law is practically begging both sides to settle.
Both sides would be wrong to allow the first witness to be called to the stand. Once that happens, everyone's dirty laundry gets aired not only for the jury but also in the court of public opinion. "It's in the best interests of the Garden to move on," [one expert] said. "Why would you want Isiah Thomas to spend weeks in a courtroom at a time when the basketball season is just starting to get under way?"
Not only that, but it's clear from discovery that Browne Sanders will try to paint a picture of a lewd, crude work environment for women at the Garden. That account nonetheless will be rebuffed by at least one female exec loyal to Thomas, Karen Buchholz, but not without the very real potential for Knicks players being called to testify. ... If the Knicks get nervous when Stephon Marbury goes on TV with Bruce Beck, they ain't seen nothin' until Marbury has debated the great legal minds of the day in court.
First off, we'd absolutely love to see Stephon testifying; that would be a beautiful thing. (You can go over the details of the case right here.) Some think the Knicks will inevitably throw money at the problem, since they always do, but if not, we could be in for quite a public spectacle. Heck, we suspect Zack Randolph could even weight in.
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Wouldn't Isiah being away from the Garden be a good thing for the Knicks?
Since when have the Knicks ever thrown money at a problem?
I'd say it's a lewd, crude environment for everyone with that team on the floor.
Isiah has obviously learned something through this whole ordeal. Do you see how he can hug David Stern without any genital-to-genital contact, even though you know he craved it?Impressive.
Marbury won't get within 3 miles of a courthouse. Damn shame.
Candid photo. Very rarely does Stern show his power outlet to the media.
After a settlement offer of 5 million from the plaintiff, Isiah immediately countered with 5 year, 60 million dollar deal...
Too easy?
@We Are Donyell Marshall: Irrefutably, yes.
Is the popcorn empire in danger?
If it does go to trial, I expect to hear the words "cupped" or "cupping" plenty of times. As in, "Isiah reached down and cupped my ass as he grabbed me for a hug."
"You chose to do this with the plaintiff?"
Isiah Thomas has a perfectly round forehead.
Think the Knicks regret getting rid of Marv Albert, Character Witeness now? Though they still have Clyde Frazier, noted feminist to come to his defense.
When Nate Robinson is called to the witness stand, will the Court have booster seats available; or is this something the Knicks should plan on providing?
@ArkansasFred: Well, they threw money at Allan Houston, and then he became a problem. Which is close.
Not wanting to be outdone and showing the heart of a true competitor, Kevin McHale was just caught fondling mannequins at a TJ Maxx.
@Weed Against Speed:
That can't be. David Stern is irresistible. I'm pretty sure Isiah is violating Larry Brown in that picture.
@KevinNoMaas: Aha. It is Larry Brown, isn't it?
If we live in a country where we aren't allowed to harass our female coworkers, then the terrorists have already won.
@Weed Against Speed:
Yep, looks like it. I'm channeling my inner girl detective. No reason for Stern to be hugging it out with Isiah at a Cablevision news conference - can see the logo in the background.
Maybe Thomas knows how to put a good jury together.
Isiah, just apologize the Smoove B way and everything will be fine.
This thing has to go to trial. Simmons has already planned to make it the subject of the bonus piece in the paperback edition of his next book.
Is that a microphone in your pocket?
Marv Alpert wants details.
Would a settlement count against the cap?
Show me on the commissioner where you touched her.
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