It's been a while since we've heard from our good friend Stephon Marbury, hasn't it? According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, that's not a coincidence:Stephon Marbury has been instructed by Isiah Thomas not to attend Knicks home games - another indication of the continuing feud between the former pals, The Post has learned.Marbury was doped up on pain-killers following his ankle surgery but started rehab at the team's facility 11 days ago. He's apparently wanted to attend games since the All-Star break but was rejected. In addition, Thomas is also flat-out refusing to mention Marbury's name when discussing the team's backcourt plans for the future, suggesting the team will ultimately buy out the final year of his contract, worth about $21 million, instead of bringing him back.
According to a Marbury confidant, the embattled point guard is under a gag order by Knicks management, forbidding him from speaking to the media. Marbury has not commented since his Jan. 22 ankle surgery. "They've got a muzzle on him," the confidant said.
If he's bought out, where will he end up? I don't think it's out of the question that some NBA team out there would bring him on board as a starter -- he'd be far less of a disappointment were he not making max money -- but he did make that promise that he'd play in Italy when his deal with the Knicks expired. Let's see if he lives up to it.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 10)
2-29-2008 @ 2:59PM
Ryne Nelson said...
I've never heard of a team doing this to a player. It's almost sad how the Knicks are trying to belittle and bury Steph. He may not be the best person in the world, but the Knicks should not be doing this. Reach a compromise and part ways.
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3-01-2008 @ 9:27AM
Dave said...
Maybe Steph was goin after 1 of Thomas' front office "girls".. That'd get him banned from the Garden...
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3-01-2008 @ 9:28AM
Steve said...
It is sad...and pathetic...a bunch of grown men getting involved in a pissing match...let it go...
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3-01-2008 @ 9:29AM
William Smith said...
Actually who cares Marbury has been a scab on the sore on the knicks roster,I would die to be making that kind of money and i would perform to the highest level,role model he is not,it seems the knicks as of late always find away pick up scabs on their roster remember LaTrell Sprewell need i say more,its just sad how far this historic organization has fallen,I think other all nba teams need to send a message to all the players in the league making sure they know that they are not bigger than the game,a role model stephon your not,i loved you at georgia tech remember your commitment there?? my you have fallen so far.....
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3-01-2008 @ 9:30AM
David Tomasello said...
Marbury is a jerk,and would be a bad fit on any team.Take Thomas with you he is a joke of a coach Both are killing the Knicks and there fan base.
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3-01-2008 @ 9:30AM
Beverly G said...
I agree - isiah Thomas has made some major mistakes both in his personal life and that as a head coach. If the Knicks managment has forgiven him, why can't he forgive Stephon for whatever crime he has committed?
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3-01-2008 @ 9:31AM
Mark Elliott said...
All around the Marbury bush, Isiah chased his weasel, Isiah's team fell down and won't win an NBA crown, POP goes the weasel!!
Starring Isiah Thomas as himself and introducing, Stephon Marbury as The Weasal. Rated "PF" for Prety F'd Up!
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3-01-2008 @ 9:32AM
iceman said...
i think the knicks are doing the right thing and the right move to buy him out he is trouble and i think they need to get rid of the coach with him to move forward
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3-01-2008 @ 9:34AM
Frozen State said...
Good bye Steph, you wear out your welcome every where you go.
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3-01-2008 @ 9:34AM
DetroitLions76 said...
thomas sucks i seen better coaching in the toilet.. marbury should leave the knicks anyways they will never and i promise bring home a championship..
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3-01-2008 @ 9:34AM
GregRiles said...
How about banning Isiah Thomas from the Garden? I used to watch every Knick game. That is no longer the case. I now take joy in watching this mush of players lose. It confirms my high BB IQ. I knew the would be 20 games under after the all-star game. I called that before the season startd. LARRY BROWN was the Man who would've hadthis team ready to win.
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3-01-2008 @ 9:35AM
harry said...
thats that karma coming back to the Knicks from how they did Patrick Ewing.......probably wouldnt of hurt to bring Allan Houston back this year either
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3-01-2008 @ 9:35AM
BART said...
Can someone tell me why the Knicks are still holding on to Isiah Thomas?
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3-01-2008 @ 9:35AM
R. Higer said...
Marbury, just like the rest of the team, needs a COACH....the Knicks haven't had one in recent years.
Isiah Thomas is a loser...he destroyed that team....he goes well with the moron who owns the team...
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3-01-2008 @ 9:36AM
William Smith said...
Its sad how far you have fallen mr.marbury,you my friend is not bigger than the game,how many people would give anything to be making that kind of jack,it seems that your not just the problem alone,the knicks organization seems to thrive lately on picking up scabs,remember LaTrell Sprewell,you had a great commitment at georgia tech,and you just lost your drive to be one of the nba`s elite players,i say get rid of bad rubbish
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3-01-2008 @ 9:36AM
Jack said...
i bet both are voting for Obama. Just a taste of what this great country is coming to. We let the piss heads rule
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3-01-2008 @ 9:37AM
Realist said...
How's Latrell Sprewell doing?
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3-01-2008 @ 9:41AM
kunta3989 said...
He was an idiot when paired w/ KG, made some really stupid remarks about living in Minnesota. The pin-head ends up back in hometown--- and is still, an IDIOT. Shit-can Isaih, MAKE Marbury stay. DO NOT give him 20 mil $$ for being an......... IDIOT.
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3-01-2008 @ 9:42AM
Mike O' said...
A pox on both their houses. Thomas is a disaster for NY - should be in jail rather than on the bench. Marbury is, and always has been, a petulant child. Enough already with these two.
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3-01-2008 @ 9:43AM
Mike said...
Typical move with that franchise. What a joke the Knicks have become. If you don't want him, get rid of him to a team for anything,,,,cash, a player or two, a draft choice, a parking pass, who gives a shit, cut him loose and let him go. No one will ask why or even care, but, do what a grown up NBA team would do. If nothing else a contender could pick him up and make it somewhat interesting for the playoffs. But what is going on over there in KnickerKnicker land is another form of LOW and NO CLASS in the organization. Christ, grow up.
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