In perhaps the least shocking story of the day, the meeting that was supposed to resolve the rapidly deteriorating situation between the New York Knicks and Stephon Marbury ended up resolving absolutely nothing. Marbury showed up to the meeting about 30 minutes late, and the most interesting part of the story was this tidbit about his choice of parking spaces for his Rolls Royce:
The meeting was scheduled for 2 p.m. Marbury arrived around 2:30 p.m. and parked his Rolls Royce in the public parking lot, rather than the players' lot. Fifteen minutes later, he walked back through the lobby and returned to his car, but did not leave.That's hilarious, and, like, super-subtle. See, he didn't park in the player's lot because he no longer considers himself a player! The evil genius of Starbury has been officially underestimated.
In all seriousness, this is going to be a question of who blinks first, and it might be neither party. Marbury has made it clear that he wants all of his money, and the Knicks have made it clear that they want a discount for buying out his contract. Since neither side seems willing to make a move yet, I guess it's up to Marbury to see how much more of a cancer he needs to be to force the team's hand in sending him out of town.
UPDATE: Donnie Walsh has banned Marbury from team activities; details after the jump.
In a statement, Walsh said: "After meeing with Stephon and his representative this afternoon, we have directed Stephon not to participate in practice or attend games until further notice. We want to continue to meet with him to discuss a long-term resolution."By taking this action -- obviously with the players' union's consent -- it appears the Knicks are determined to put an end to this saga once and for all. The only questions that remain are of when and at what cost.
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Please go away and take Plaxico, Barry Bonds and all other spoiled brats with you.
Stephon didnt take steriod or took a gun in a club . He is the victim no one know why they decide not to play him in the first place . They decided not to play him he did nothing wrong they should pay all the money owe to him I hope he come back one day and play against them.
This is about Dolan trying to punish Marbury for last yr. Dolan should have bought out his contract before the season as he told management he would.The Knicks are doomed to failure until Dolan sells them
I say keep him on the team, but don't play him. Let him sit on the bench until his contract expires. Humiliation is a hard pill to swallow. Let him buy out his contract with the Knicks organization.
Stephon is getting a raw deal. If the coach didn't want him from the beginning (supposedly because he quit on him in Phoenix) he should have made that clear to management at the time he was hired so they could've resolved this saga. Otherwise he should've of had a clean stale to start the season. No one man is a team and he does not deserve all the blame for the ineptness of the Knick Mangement over the past ten years. Their drafting patterns should tell the fans how inept they are. Pay the man, let him go, and be done with it already.
I say let Marbury play pine for a while, Players hate to have to sit and watch especially a high caliper player. he wants to whine give him a reason. Theres to many spoiled player in all sports and he's just another in a long list. NO CLASS
The Knicks haven't won a championship since the early 70's. This team is a discrace. Blame Stephon for all the years of bad decisions. What superstar athlete will want to come here after the way they treat their best player. Stevie Wonder can see it's personal. In the end Stephon will have the last laugh.
I think it is sad for PRO BASKETBALL that neither side has behaved responsibly to give NY FANS their best team. Still, it is hard to feel sorry for a guy who shows up half an hour late for a meeting concerning his own career and financial well being. Did they lie about that too Marbury?
Crybury is like any RAT in a corner..spews his fangs recklessly only to his own demise...He can go peddle his sneakers at Steve & Barry's till they close their doors on him too!
Furthermore, Mr. Crybury Bully! Did you ever think that maybe none of your soon to be ex-teammates wanted to stand up for you? This is for all the luv you gave them while being a Knick...you disrespected the Knicks, its fans, and former players while performing a 3-ring circus act at MSG. Go away..
DAVID STERN SHOULD TEAR UP THIS CONTRACT.... MARBURY WANTED TO PLAY FOR THE KNICKS IN THE BEGINING NOW HE WANTS MONEY FOR NOTHING..... THE WORST EXAMPLE OF A SPOILED JERK.... SAYS THE COACH DISRESPECTED HIM... BAN THIS GUY FROM THE LEAGUE....