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“Dolan Is Doing Whatever He Can to Bring Us Back to the NBA Basement”: Knicks Fans Furious Over Isiah Thomas’ New Role With Franchise

The New York Knicks are welcoming back Pistons legend Isiah Thomas in a management role. On Wednesday, the New York Basketball announced Thomas' new role on X.

By Avi Shravan · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:07 PM

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Knicks fans expressed outrage following the announcement that Isiah Thomas will join the franchise's board of directors.
Thomas is set to take the board position when the Knicks become a public company.
The role reportedly involves corporate governance for shareholders rather than roster decisions or basketball operations.

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The New York Knicks announced that former team executive and Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas will join their board of directors. The appointment takes effect when the Knicks become a public company during the first week of the season. Knicks fans reacted with frustration online, expressing strong disapproval over owner James Dolan bringing Thomas back into a leadership capacity with the organization.

According to The New York Post, Thomas' position focuses on shareholder governance and has no involvement in roster decisions or basketball operations. Thomas previously served as the Knicks' president of basketball operations from 2003 to 2008 and as head coach, a tumultuous tenure marked by poor results and an $11.6 million sexual harassment verdict against MSG.

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