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kingrex · 02-04-2004, 11:26 AM

This is a team issue and the Association doesn't need to step in and suspend him.

However, I do see this as a potential problem that will escalate between Francis and Van Gundy. It is that same old story of player versus coach. Who is really in control here?

Nice try by his public relations people, but this was an out-right disregard of Van Gundy's authority. Maybe Van Gundy shouldn't have made a big deal about it, but now that he has, this will become a problem for the team, unless Francis puts his ego aside and falls in line with the rest of the team.

Unfortunately, these power struggles either end with the player being traded or the coach being fired. We'll see what happens.

02-04-2004, 11:26 AM	#12
kingrex Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,229	RE:Steve Francis - pure class This is a team issue and the Association doesn't need to step in and suspend him. However, I do see this as a potential problem that will escalate between Francis and Van Gundy. It is that same old story of player versus coach. Who is really in control here? Nice try by his public relations people, but this was an out-right disregard of Van Gundy's authority. Maybe Van Gundy shouldn't have made a big deal about it, but now that he has, this will become a problem for the team, unless Francis puts his ego aside and falls in line with the rest of the team. Unfortunately, these power struggles either end with the player being traded or the coach being fired. We'll see what happens.