no offense my friend bt I am suprised to see you care so much about this case, to me it's a complete waste of time

just out of curiosity, is it big news also in NY media ?

It should be noted that Sanders was like an All Big 10 Player at Northwestern. Having her shoot on the floor with the players is probably a good influence on them.

I'm not going to get into the black/white woman deal...a woman is a woman and should never be talked to in that manner (that's just my personal opinion). I don't think it helped Zeke that when he made a statement to the media outside the courthouse he used the 'b' word again.

It's obvious that Isiah can talk people into believing him and I think that's what happened here. He knew his job was on the line, for many reasons. Remember that when this first came out he was just given the 'one season to get the job done' talk. I'm guessing he told Dolan that this was all an effort by Sanders to get some cash, Dolan believed him and went 'all in' on Isiah's word. Again, this is all just what might have happened.

I think she's going to get some cash, but not the $10 million she's looking for. She's going to be out of the NBA, which isn't bad on the pocketbook, and the Knicks are going to be out some sponsors and endorsement cash.

This just makes the Knicks look really, really bad.

I'm also wondering about the internal investigation the Knicks had about this situation. It was my understanding that they found Sanders claims to be weak and recommended going to court. Have the findings of that investigation been similar to what has been going on in court?

Jack Cobra: I, too, am curious about their supposed "investigation" - one, they have yet to prove (from what I've read) that they really took the claims seriously. That's the most damaging aspect of the trial for the Knicks. They probably won't be found guilty of the sexual harassment - that's really difficult to prove, and thus far all Sanders' lawyers have produced is her testimony, and second hand accounts.

But the Knicks are in serious danger of losing the retaliation aspect of the trial - if they didn't take the complaints seriously, but instead fired Anucha for making complaints... that's really bad. Today's paper includes this testimony from Dolan himself: He fired Anucha himself because he felt she was "interfering" with their investigation into the allegations. "I felt the overall health of the Garden was at jeopardy here" is the Dolan quote.

In my opinion, Dolan has to show what it was that Anucha did that specifically interfered with their investigation, or jeopardize the health of the Garden. Otherwise it looks like he straight up fired her for complaining about sexual harassment, which is the definition of "retaliation".

Hey Ricky: I don't really care that much about the case, but there isn't much else going on. The basketball season is still a few months away, the baseball playoffs haven't started yet, football season is really a once-a-week kind of thing, the FIBA Euros were televised (you are very lucky to have gotten to have seen so many good games!), etc.

And, yes, this is kinda a big deal locally. It's getting front page coverage almost daily in the local papers, and gets quite a bit of airtime on the TV newscasts. Nationally it's been picked up by most sports media outlets to some degree - ESPN has it on their website, and various of the big blogs have written posts on it, sometimes multiply posts. So it is somewhat big. Of course, there is no reason for me to write daily about it, but again - I have little else to write about that's more interesting right now!

Yeah, I just read Dolan's testimony...not good. You have to go through certain procedures in a organizational setting in order to fire someone like that. I think his testimony hurt the Knicks as much as any testimony so far.

Great insight on this, as usual, SML. But really, all of you who say they should just pay her to go away--$10 million dollars?! I think that's more than many of the NBA superstars will make this year. And what's with Sanders shooting baskets on the court while the players are there? I don't like the sound of that at all. Front-office types can't be randomly inserting themselves into the team's business. That's not their place.

MCBias....it was after the practice. I always see people on the Berto Center Court (where the Bulls practice) while Scott Skiles is giving his post practice interview. It's a perk of the job. Plus...she was an excellent basketball player, so maybe she was just shooting around.

Now go back to your room and blog, don't insert yourself into comment boards!!

Nah, Cobra - it would be okay if the players weren't still out there. Sometimes players stay for a bit after practice, usually free throws and stuff. Or in Nate Robinson case, half-court shots (not the most urgent thing to practice, but whatever). My general belief is wait until the players are done, then it's open to whoever - other personel, including mascots. Um, I mentioned that because mascots do have to practice those crazy halfcourt shots, too.

Hmm... maybe the Knicks should hire Nate to double as their mascot?

I thought Nate was their mascot.

If it's after normal 'practice' time...that means open gym. At least that's what it used to mean when i was at college....which is about the level the Knicks have played at the past few season (enter laughter)

Cobra, I have to write on message boards somewhere; since Yaysports has gone temporarily downhill (especially on Fridays :-p) I just found another one.

Although, really, JC, you make it sound like the Knicks court is your local YMCA or something. Perspective? This is the court of an NBA team! Why should anyone be shooting baskets on it besides the players themselves?

They don't practice on the actual MSG court they play games on dude. My guess is that it's completely off-site and possibly just a former warehouse/gym of some sort.

It's a basketball court, everyone/anyone should be allowed to shoot on it. That's what makes basketball great. Have ball, will shoot. I've shot around in everything from a tux to my boxers.

I was kidding about the message boards.

Correct, Cobra: The Knicks practice at SUNY-Purchase, up in Westchester (that's just north of The Bronx, in the suburbs, for you Midwesterners).

Yeah, so that's like on a college campus? I bet there are tons of people waiting to get a run or two in when the Knicks finish up.

This is very insightful coverage, SML. And you do a good job presenting both sides and not siding one over the other.

I've never been a Knick fan, and I think Sanders' case has some merit behind it. But Sanders didn't help her case any by throwing that intern into the fire and destroying her reputation.

None one is going to come out looking good here. Following this is a little like following a train wreck... you know everyone concerned is going to be seriously marred, but you can't help watching...

thanks for clarifying my friend

also judging by the comments you got this is big news indeed

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