Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion - Deadspin Comments

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Fundamentally UnSound — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:17:13 EDT

@McCroskey: Isiah's official title will be Executive Vice President of Popcorn Acquisitions and Sexual Harrasment For All You Sunts and Bitches

/fixed

Fundamentally UnSound

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Jay-C — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:50:58 EDT

"Stupid...like a fox!"

Jay-C

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Randall Tex Cobb — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:55:14 EDT

@NovakAintNoJokovic:
His mom just doesn't understand it's OK for a Black man to call her a bitch.

Randall Tex Cobb

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

strong like bull smart like tractor — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:54:19 EDT

Can he still have contact with the interns?

strong like bull smart like tractor

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

The Fake Gimel Martinez — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:54:00 EDT

So, which network is going to offer Isiah more money to come be an NBA Playoffs Finalist for the rest of the season? I'd say ESPN is the favorite, with the idea of putting Isiah and Bob Knight on some sort of Sportscenter Segment together.

The Fake Gimel Martinez

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

HugsFromHarold — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:50:05 EDT

So now the Knicks are paying both Larry Brown and Isiah NOT to coach?

wow, now I can see why Cablevision runs so smoothly.

David Stern, please fix the lottery to let us get Derrick Rose.

HugsFromHarold

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Chamomiles Davis — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:44:08 EDT

To be fair, twenty percent of that amount goes to Isiah's agent, Beelzebub Mephistopheles.

Chamomiles Davis

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

FirstDerivative — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:38:58 EDT

This is why I stopped being a Knicks fan...just awaiting the day for the BK Nets,

FirstDerivative

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

FiddlingWhileJimRomeBurns is the anti-Christ according to Buzz Bissinger — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:35:43 EDT

Smarter in that "I've found a way to fail so badly that people will pay me to go away" manner.

Honestly, I think I have too much pride and self-respect to envy him in this case.

FiddlingWhileJimRomeBurns is the anti-Christ according to Buzz Bissinger

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Carmen McFanzone — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:34:43 EDT

Can we officially dub it the Isiah Principle now?

Carmen McFanzone

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

EditorOfTheDailyFaberian — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:30:37 EDT

@ArkansasFred: Hey, that's not true. If I wasn't about to take a long lunch, I'd argue about how much work all of us in the fed govt do.

But, not on Fridays, I don't usually come in Fridays. And, I was planning to wander around Union Station this afternoon, so that's out. But...

EditorOfTheDailyFaberian

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

NovakAintNoJokovic — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:26:20 EDT

@Peter Cavan: No, then he'd have to sit in his mom's basement, and somehow I have a feeling he's not welcome in her house either.

NovakAintNoJokovic

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Dan Levy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:17:21 EDT

Seriously, can I get $18 million to not talk to my clients? Zeke needs to come out with some self-help books for small business owners. "How to ruin everything and get paid millions."

Dan Levy

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

McCroskey — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:16:41 EDT

Update: Isiah's official title will be Executive Vice President of Popcorn Acquisitions and Sexual Harrasment

McCroskey

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Jews For Purple Jesus — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:13:28 EDT

I don't see what the problem is. Isiah could talk all he wants considering Zach Randolph's method of listening includes staring at the dancing white girls then chucking up errant 3s.

Jews For Purple Jesus

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

crazyjoedavola — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:13:05 EDT

So, that means Dolan is paying 37 million dollars to former coaches.

Coincidentally, HBO now costs 6 grand a month on my new Cablevision bill. Hello FIOS!!!

crazyjoedavola

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

J-No — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:12:56 EDT

@And_You_Shall_Know_Me_By_The_Trail_of_Cheez-Its:That is an excellent business strategy.

J-No

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Magnakai Haaskivi — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:12:17 EDT

Don't the Knicks feel like a perfect fit for Matt Millen's switch to basketball?

Magnakai Haaskivi

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

7-8 Deville — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:11:43 EDT

Isiah hasn't spoken to his players in months. This is more of a lateral move than a promotion.

7-8 Deville

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

LostinTheOffice — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:10:49 EDT

@UkraineNotWeak:
the article said nothing about Deal or No Deal appearances.

LostinTheOffice

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

jwaves2007 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:09:45 EDT

I need to re-think the whole work hard and get good grades speech that I've been giving my kid.

jwaves2007

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

StuScott Booyahs — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:09:34 EDT

Meanwhile, the Lions just signed a 36-year, $400-billion contract extension with Matt Millen.

StuScott Booyahs

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

LostinTheOffice — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:09:14 EDT

Unfortunately, he wasn't given the $18 million in cash. Just shares in the CBA.

LostinTheOffice

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

the earl of weaver — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:08:39 EDT

It must've been Tuesday. Isiah was wearing his cornflower-blue tie.

the earl of weaver

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

futuremrsrickankiel — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:08:19 EDT

@Doyle McPoyle: No no, you're thinking of Jason Kidd.

futuremrsrickankiel

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

UkraineNotWeak — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:07:40 EDT

@NDEddieMac:

Keep failing enough, you get to become President.

UkraineNotWeak

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

LeagueofShadows — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:06:03 EDT

I have to say I was sad when he was relieved as coach. I wanted him to stay coach forever.

LeagueofShadows

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Stev D — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:05:07 EDT

He is going to go to the studio with Axl to tweak some tracks on "Chinese Democracy". Nothin' serious, just gonna vibe.

Stev D

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

ChitownChick — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:04:27 EDT

@UkraineNotWeak:

At least Dubya gets to be on Deal or No Deal. Can we work that out for Zeke?

ChitownChick

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

NDEddieMac — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:03:55 EDT

Greatest job ever!! Isaish Thomas is my new role model in life. Just keep failing at everything i try and people will not only keep giving you chances but will pay you millions after you fail.

NDEddieMac

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

The Fan’s Attic — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:03:49 EDT

Is this an example of where keeping it real goes right?

The Fan’s Attic

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

David Hume — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:03:47 EDT

Geez, my Dad's HMO made the cancer go away for like, $11,000.

David Hume

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Randall Tex Cobb — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:02:21 EDT

I don't get 18M every time Marissa Miller takes out a restraining order on me!

Randall Tex Cobb

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Carlton_Whitfield — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:02:17 EDT

@Weed Against Speed: Why don't we just replace "hail of shrapnel" with "raspberry scones"?

Carlton_Whitfield

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

elwood — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:02:03 EDT

So does he even have to come in to the office? Basically, the man is living my dream of getting paid for not working, and I'm intensely jealous for it.

elwood

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

The Fan’s Attic — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:01:52 EDT

Thankfully, the agreement doesn't require Isiah to have "no contact" with the staff.

You know those Knick interns.

The Fan’s Attic

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

dont-forget-where-you-came-from-cheese mac — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:53 EDT

Sadly, he will have to watch the parade down the Canyon of Heroes via closed circuit tv.

dont-forget-where-you-came-from-cheese mac

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Weed Against Speed — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:33 EDT

@Camp Tiger Claw: Sleep tight, mates, in your quilted Chambray nightshirts.

Weed Against Speed

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Juancho — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:59:26 EDT

Where is his silver tray? I'm ringing my bell!

Juancho

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Camp Tiger Claw — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:59:17 EDT

It's hard to keep your feet dry when you're kicking in a skull.

Camp Tiger Claw

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Gourmet Spud — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:58:36 EDT

Knicks players have also been forbidden from reading comments by "haisi,ems'ti" on the team's messageboard.

Gourmet Spud

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

BigJimSlade — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:57:38 EDT

How's he going to coordinate Starbury's "interviews" with potential interns?

BigJimSlade

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

UkraineNotWeak — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:57:03 EDT

Except for the dollar amount, doesn't Dubya have the same contract for the next nine months? He's not to touch anything for the remainder of his term and no one is to pay him any attention.

UkraineNotWeak

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

gunga galunga gunga - gunga galunga — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:48 EDT

@Dinger The Dinosaur: You cut me deep, Dinger, you cut me real deep.

gunga galunga gunga - gunga galunga

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

ASox — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:40 EDT

So he can still silently play grab-ass?

ASox

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

ClueHeywood — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:38 EDT

$18 million buys a lot of things that you can run into the ground...

ClueHeywood

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

asliceofbacon — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:34 EDT

What's the over/under on him messing this whole thing up by texting Nate Robinson?

10 Days?

asliceofbacon

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

And_You_Shall_Know_Me_By_The_Trail_of_Cheez-Its — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:30 EDT

While this may seem excessive, I doubt there's a team in the NBA that wouldn't pony up at least $25 million to ensure that Isiah never comes in contact with the organization.

Especially now that he's lost the power to make staggeringly lopsided trades.

And_You_Shall_Know_Me_By_The_Trail_of_Cheez-Its

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

futuremrsrickankiel — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:56:15 EDT

No way. If he really loves the team, Isaiah should turn the money down! NOTHING CAN KEEP THEM APART!

futuremrsrickankiel

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Civil Negligence — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:55:44 EDT

That has to hurt the ol' ego.

Civil Negligence

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

gunga galunga gunga - gunga galunga — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:55:39 EDT

So it's like a restraining order that pays you? Damn, I wish I knew about that when I was in court...

gunga galunga gunga - gunga galunga

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

StuScott Booyahs — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:55:37 EDT

INVIZIBUL BOOBIE

StuScott Booyahs

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Bluenatic — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:55:26 EDT

That's okay. Across town in Queens, Fred Wilpon and the Mets are paying Carlos Delgado $16 million to suck syphilitic donkey cock.

Bluenatic

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

MeSoHornsby — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:54:56 EDT

$18 million for doing nothing?

USA! USA! USA!

MeSoHornsby

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

ArkansasFred — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:54:05 EDT

He'll be doing less than me, and I work for the federal government!

Hello?

ArkansasFred

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Dinger The Dinosaur — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:53:58 EDT

Multiple girls have done that to me, its called a restraining order.

Dinger The Dinosaur

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Raskolnikov — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:53:40 EDT

He's sharing a closet with Bob Pulford.

Raskolnikov

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Triple B — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:53:16 EDT

Isiah getting paid for not working > Keith Van Horne getting paid for not playing

Triple B

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Felix Pie w/ a Twist — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:52:56 EDT

Move Bitch, Get out the way.

Felix Pie w/ a Twist

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

BradLee — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:52:56 EDT

Damn. I would do that job for $16 million.

BradLee

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

muggsybogues — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:52:55 EDT

Don't do anything, don't touch anything. Don't even fucking look at me.

muggsybogues

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Jefferson Short Bus — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:52:48 EDT

Bonus points if Dolan sexually harasses him.

Jefferson Short Bus

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Its The Beer Talking — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:52:26 EDT

He gets $18 million for doing nothing? I feel bad for you, Knicks fans...that's like a kick in the sunt.

Its The Beer Talking

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Doyle McPoyle — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:52:11 EDT

So, getting paid ludicrous money to not interact with the team? Wasn't that his old job?

Doyle McPoyle

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Peter Cavan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:51:20 EDT

He also has no title or official duties. He could sit around at home in his underwear all day and update his web site.

Wait, that would make him a blogger. Albeit, a really-well-paid blogger.

Peter Cavan

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Carlton_Whitfield — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:51:11 EDT

"I don't talk to ABC 7, sunt!"

Carlton_Whitfield

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

Suss-- — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:50:21 EDT

This doesn't change his job description at all.

Suss--

Isiah Thomas Pretty Much Got A Promotion

LeagueofShadows — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:49:02 EDT

Well ain't that a bitch.

LeagueofShadows