The New York Knicks are embarrassing.

How could the New York Knicks one of the most respected franchises in all of sports become the laughing stock of the NBA? Stephon Marbury is reportedly at odds with head coach Isiah Thomas over reportedly being removed from the starting lineup because of his poor performance and his role and the Knicks point guard. Could this be the end of Marbury in his hometown of New York? Is their a chance the Knicks will finally fire Coach Isiah Thomas? Marbury, the former further overall pick in the 1996 NBA has never developed into the superstar Thomas envisioned when he traded for the guard from the Phoenix Suns. On the other hand Thomas is yet to help the Knicks regain the respect they once had as one of the most respected franchises. Even after trading for Zach Randolph the Knicks still seem to be a team full of knuckleheads. Thomas is constantly proving that he isn’t a good coach and he never will be. Okay, Thomas did lead the Indiana Pacers to the playoffs three straight years but at the time he had one of the best lineups in the league.

Suggestions: The Knicks should end their relationship with both Marbury and Thomas. Thomas had always defended Marbury even when with others players on the team felt as if he was receiving special treatment. This is Isiah Thomas fault and this is what happens when a player is allowed to run a team. Marbury will always think he’s one if not the best point guard in the league. If former coach Larry Brown was supported by Isiah Thomas who was the General Manger at the time I’m sure the Knicks would be a better team. Brown who has a history of turning around franchises tried to make the players work harder and elevate their games. Some of the players primarily Marbury complained to Thomas and after one season Larry Brown was replaced. The Knicks have a deep and talented roster they simply need to find a point guard who can help utilize that talent and a better coach.

Predict: After this incident and Thomas sexual harassment suite paired with the teams slow start he may be gone by All-Star break. Nevertheless, the Knicks are growing tired of Marbury’s wining and will buyout his contract.