During the season, there was talk as to whether or not Isiah Thomas would once again have an official role with the Knicks. While that hasn’t happened, apparently his presence is still being felt within the organization.
Amar’e Stoudemire has been spending some quality time with Isiah Thomas.
ESPN reported that Stoudemire was working out at FIU which happens to be the school Isiah (right, Photo by Ann Heisenfelt/AP) coaches when he isn’t serving as a de facto GM of the Knicks.
There were several NBA players working out at FIU, including Atlanta’s Joe Johnson. None of this is surprising since FIU is located in a favored city among NBA players: Miami.
Plus, Isiah continues to share a close relationship with some of the league’s top players. That would including Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e and more importantly, Chris Paul.
This is the reason James Dolan continues to lean on Isiah for advice, even though Isiah doesn’t have an official position with the Knicks. (If he did, Isiah would be in violation of NBA bylaws for having contact with players during the lockout).
Source: NYdailynews.com.
