New York Knicks

[doi]

they didn't offer any cause they were just planning to match any offer that's in the table for Lin and they didn't expect him to sign any offer sheet.

They felt betrayed cause the 1st offer sheet Houston planned to sign Lin to a four-year, $28.8 million sheet — really three years and $19.5 million, since the Rockets would hold a team option for the fourth year — with the so-called "poison pill" coming in the third year, when the 23-year-old point guard would be due a $9.3 million payout but Lin went back to Houston and rework the deal w/c the is new offer sheet he signed the $25.1 million 3yrs with the "poison pill" in the 3rd year with $14.9 mill.

He was milking it and Good for him but i understand why the Knickerbuckers felt betrayed cause they were the only team who gave this kid a shot to play in the biggest stage in basketball when everybody was counting him out. If it wasn't for the Knicks there won't be any "Linsanity"

[FAQ]

^^ First off , basketball is business . Second , the Knicks could've signed an extension before Free Agency but they chose to gamble and this is what they got .

[drewy]

well Ray Felton says: "Im better than Lin, because Im fat..."
Knicks' Felton: I'm better than Lin - NYPOST.com

[Akiokee]

[vcmov_15]

short stint with the knicks... LIN should have just stayed and hang around for another year or two for the team that gave him a chance to showcase his talent... i hope he can still shine in houston...

[StingerRay]

Massive economic drop on MSG share after Jeremy Lin's departure.

Just as Lin's departure depressed MSG's share price, his emergence from obscurity in carrying the nearly moribund Knicks on a seven-game winning streak in early February sent it soaring and helped MSG add US$71 million in market value over a six-month period.

The stock rose from US$29.32 on Feb. 3, the day before Lin's first game-changing performance, to US$33.43 on Feb. 21, when "Linsanity" was at its height.

It continued its rise through the rest of the season and then peaked on July 3 at US$38.91, shortly after an arbitrator said Lin was eligible for an "Early Bird" exception, which most observers felt increased the chances he would stay with the team.

At the same time, the Linsanity phenomenon also brought capacity crowds back to Madison Square Garden for Knicks games.

It was also a key factor leading to the settlement of a long-lasting dispute on TV broadcasting rights between MSG and Time Warner Cable, which many believe will ultimately stand as Lin's greatest financial contribution to the club.

SOURCE: Madison Square Garden shares fall as Lin gets away from Knicks - CNA ENGLISH NEWS

[edgeknife]

wow! knicks owner got betrayed

first of all, the knicks did not even make an offer sheet to J.Lin.

second, he is a free agent. there is nothing wrong J.Lin signing an offer sheet with houston rockets.

so dont blame J. Lin why he left Knicks. He already said that his heart is with Knicks. but no offer from Knicks, that's their problem. They even tried J. Lin to test free agency, now that's what they got in return

[FAQ]

Awesome article ...

The Jeremy Lin Debate No One Wants to Have: The Q: GQ

[doi]

^^ First off , basketball is business . Second , the Knicks could've signed an extension before Free Agency but they chose to gamble and this is what they got .

did you even bother to read this statement

He was milking it and Good for him

of course it's a business and he's CHINESE also but i'm saying the Knicks side, why they didn't offer any cause they were giving him freedom to test the market and see how it goes and why didn't they match the offer.

It was both good and bad for the Knicks so as with Lin.

Knicks
Pros: wouldn't have to pay 40-50million to keep a single player in his 3rd who hasn't been tested/proven yet in a full season and no loyalty . You got two great point guards to go along with your Star Laden Roster and who wouldn't steal too much spotlight for the team and your 20mill Superstar who they'll need to perform in order to be a contender.

Cons: lost a potential star and revenue for the time being cause this is the Knicks we are talking about.

Lin:
Pros: More moolah and spotlight

Cons: Playing for an average team than playing for one of the Biggest/Famous Teams Basketball where he got his stardom. Let's face it! if it wasn't in NY he wouldn't be a global phenomenon, playing for the Knicks has it's perks.

Jeremy Lin May Be The Dumbest Harvard Grad Ever - Forbes

[FAQ]

@doi

You should read the CBA rules (especially the RFA process) and analyze the business strategy of parties involved before you post crazy statements here .