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Oh where, oh where did my Starbury go?
November 14, 2007Another day, another mess involving the New York Knicks.
A lot of people, like my television partner Johnny Burns, aren't big fans of the NBA and can't wait until the season's over. Unfortunately, the source of their discontent is the brand of self-inflicted trouble for the league is famous for.
I hold out hope for the game, its embattled commissioner and its troubled stars -- like Stephon Marbury.
Initially, I gave him the benefit of the doubt when Starbury chose to ally himself with clothier Steve & Barry's in order to provide a well-built, affordable shoe -- $14.98 before taxes, by the way -- for all you sneaker enthusiasts out there.
Maybe he turned the corner, I said to myself. Perhaps with age, Starbury also found maturity.
Wrong.
Staging a walkout, with the permission of hopefully-soon-to-be-fired coach Isaiah Thomas or not, harkens back to his pre-Steve & Barry's behavior.
Supposedly, he also has "a lot of stuff" on Thomas. And if it's anything more shocking that the sexual harassment and general boobery we're already aware of, it wouldn't surprise me a bit at this point.
Sure, the Knicks' team, coach and upper management all stink on ice, but Starbury is still cashing checks, isn't he?
Including the one from Steve & Barry's.
Posted by Stephen Smith at 2:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
