33 Results for isiah thomas

Walsh's patience was Pacers' virtue

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Thanks to Donnie Walsh's patience, the Pacers' young talent has blossomed into a Finals contender.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2004

Give me a break (Malone got one)

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

It's hard not to agree with the conspiracy theorists when Karl Malone is fined but not suspended.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2004

Firing not fueling Carlisle's fire

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Rick Carlisle faces the team that fired him last summer, but he's not out to pay back the Pistons.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2004

No longer a buzz kill

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

The Knicks have returned to the back page of the Gotham tabloids and the tips of New Yorkers' tongues.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2004

Both Knicks, Suns should profit

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

The Knicks, with Stephon Marbury, will get their sellouts and playoffs. The Suns? They have cap room and hope.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2004

Thomas has long road ahead

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Isiah Thomas inherits a tall order to fix things in New York. Here's some suggestions for him.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2003

Fratello would've taken no Bull

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

If the Bulls wanted a real high-intensity coach, they would've hired Mike Fratello, not Scott Skiles.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2003

Experts on LeBron: So far, so good

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

From what Isiah Thomas, Bob Cousy and Mark Price have seen, the Cavaliers are in good hands with LeBron.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2003

Bird should've faced facts with Thomas

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

At the very least, Isiah Thomas deserved a face-to-face with Larry Bird before getting fired.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2003

Dumars likes players like himself: Humble, motivated

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Joe Dumars, a former Bad Boy, has done plenty of good as the Pistons' general manager.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2003

Honest Abe, follow MJ out the door

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Honest Abe, it's time you left the Wizards and followed Michael Jordan out the door.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2003

Pacers play through their personal pain

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Indy's second-half skid has hurt, but it pales in comparison to the losses of three Pacers' tragedies.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2003

Vince did the wrong thing by giving in

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Vince Carter did the wrong thing by giving in and letting Michael Jordan start the All-Star Game.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2003

It's time to crank up some heavy medal

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

At midseason, only a few teams deserve a gold medal. And the Cavaliers are one of them.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2003

Listing early-season lessons, holiday wishes

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

The 2002-03 season has already showed us plenty, like Jeff Bzdelik's ability to coach.

Story | Conversation | December 25, 2002