It looks like Chris Mullin will be the Knicks new general manger. According to Peter Vecsey of the New York Post, Chris Mullin has a deal on the table verbally. Here is what was reported by Peter Vecsey:
In the intervening time there are more urgent issues -- the draft, free agency and trades -- to research and resolve. When those issues are settled, that's when Walsh will determine whether even to hire a general manager.
In all probability, it will happen in spite of how highly Walsh regards senior VP Glen Grunwald; because, should the Knicks ever recoup esteem in the standings, Donnie's chosen one will succeed him when he retires. His $5 million per contract expires in April 2011, at which time Walsh will have just turned 70.
Though Mullin (if free) unquestionably will be among the top three candidates along with Billy King and Billy Knight -- Walsh has Indiana Pacers affections and connections with all three -- you had better believe there has been no conversation with Chris; tampering could cost the Knicks a No. 1 pick. So, naturally, there has been no commitment. Yet the rumors continue to circulate to the contrary. In the last few days, I've received e-mails from unsound sources contending Mullin-to-the-Knicks is verbally a done deal.
I must admit I am not exactly doing back flips with the thought of getting Chris Mullin as the Knicks gm. After all what exactly did he do with the Warrirors that was so special? If you ask me it looks like Mullin might have already been helping out the Knicks. Especially if you think about it. Mullin might be the main reason the Knicks were able to rid of Jamal Crawfords big contract all the way to 2011 in exchange for Al Harrington's contract that expires in 2010.
Chris Mullin is well known for his work on the court as a player. Yet he has never put his stamp as being a good gm. Remember Mullin was the same guy that gave Corey Maggette, Adonal Foyle, and Erick Dampier their big contracts. Not to mention he drafted Ike Diogu over Danny Granger, Andrew Bynum, Joey Graham, and even Brandon Bass. Mullin also traded away a future first round pick for Marcus Williams who Mullin waive later on in the season. Even though Mullin has made some bad moves there have been some good moves that he has made.
1. Drafting Monta Ellis, and Anthony Randolph.
2. Signing C.J. Watson, and Steven Jackson
As long as Donnie Walsh has the final say on what transactions go down, Knick fans shouldn't have to worry about any more Adonal Foyle signings.
