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Sources: Allan Houston Likely Being Groomed to Be Next Knicks GM
By Jared Zwerling (NBA Analyst)
http://tinyurl.com/mzpt25j
The Knicks never do what you expect. They're always full of surprises."
That's how one NBA agent reacted to Thursday's news of Glen Grunwald's sudden
demotion from New York Knicks general manager to "advisor," as the team
called it, with the hiring of Steve Mills as GM and president.
By Friday morning, it was still unclear why Grunwald lost his job, as several
league insiders said he was a "great guy" and had done a good job building
the roster. With the Knicks finishing second in the Eastern Conference last
season and making some decent moves this summer, the timing definitely felt
off.
"It was a shock, especially so close to the upcoming season," one source
close to key members of the organization said.
"What are they doing?" another source close to the team asked. "Why is Glen
gone three days before camp? The J.R. Smith contract/injury?," referring to
the team re-signing the Sixth Man Award winner and then awkwardly announcing
a week later that he had surgery.
But Grunwald's new title, "advisor," also begs this question: What if his new
role has something to do with helping groom assistant GM Allan Houston to
eventually become New York's GM? Mills, too, could have been hired to tutor
Houston.
Former Knicks player Chris Copeland, now with the Indiana Pacers, sensed
there could be a bigger opportunity in store for Houston.
"I think he's the next in line," Copeland said. "I'm sad for Glen—I have
nothing but the utmost respect for Glen; I like Glen and I think he's a great
guy—but I'm extremely excited for Allan if he does get that opportunity. I
think he'll do a great job there.
"He's an outstanding, classy guy, and he knows what he's doing. He
understands the game better than most. He's obviously played it at a high
level, and...as far as basketball IQ, I don't think it gets much better than
him."
Houston went from being a Knicks All-Star to a special assistant to former GM
Donnie Walsh to an assistant GM with the franchise. He has credibility and
has the respect of the players and people who matter in the organization,
including owner James Dolan. It's safe to say Houston isn't going anywhere—
and only moving up the corporate ladder to GM.
"I do think that," a source familiar with the team's decision-making process
said. "I've heard it from people inside (the organization) mention it. It
seems obvious to me honestly."
With the help of four individuals who have consulted with Houston and Grunwald
—some quoted as sources above—Bleacher Report gained a unique perspective
into Houston's possible future in New York. The overall consensus is that he
will likely be the Knicks GM one day. When that is? Who knows.
First Source
Why Houston
"When taking a step back and analyzing (Mills' hiring), it actually makes
sense, especially if Allan is to eventually become the GM of the Knicks. By
working under Glen for a couple of years now, Allan has been getting an
inside look and education at the engineering approach to the mathematical
side of making a team an economic success.
"And now, with a few years as an understudy beneath Mills, it would appear
that Allan will now get an inside look and education to becoming a true
blue-blood sports business professional in New York. Steve has the track
record and pedigree of a top sports executive in the current sports and
entertainment market. With those two experiences to add to his resume, above
and beyond his deep-rooted ties to the Knicks organization, I believe Allan
will be primed to become the GM in New York."
Houston's Strengths
"Allan has a very deep understanding of how relationships can work side by
side in a negotiation to maximize the business opportunities on the table—
not only for the deal he is currently working, but more so for the deals that
will need to be made down the road. He has the God-given gift of vision,
which in this nearsighted, cut-throat type of business seems to be all too
often forgotten.
"When you are working with Allan, he makes you feel that you are as important
and relevant to getting good business done as he is, which in turn creates an
environment of mutual respect, where you want to work with him to get the
deal done."
Second Source
Why Houston
"Dolan has always taken care of his former players, especially stars, which
Allan was. I guarantee you he's close to Allan just like Isiah Thomas and
other former Knicks."
Houston's Strengths
"His communication skills and ability to evaluate talent. In this current
climate of the NBA where everything is weighted on advanced metrics, Allan,
from his experience as a player, knows how to evaluate talent and he
understands team chemistry. His experience the past few years in the front
office under Glen and Donnie I'm sure has proved invaluable for him. He's
also a great mentor. That skill set has been lost in most front offices
today."
Third Source
Why Houston
"It's always a Dolan decision. I think Houston will be the next GM, but maybe
someone hires him away. I don't think Mills would do this if it was a quick
fix, but who knows. But I think Allan is a charismatic guy who has put the
work in and has a great rapport with players around the league."
Houston's Strengths
"I always liked him. A strength of his is being understanding of things from
the player's side, plus the fact that he is younger, still in shape. I feel
like younger guys can connect with him well. It's a lot easier for a GM to
have a sense of players' personalities, quirks, etc. when players are more
open with him. I'm not sure the best way to put it, but a 55-year-old white
dude (Grunwald) or Allan...which one can best get players to be themselves
around him?"
Fourth Source
Why Houston
"I think he would make a great Knicks GM. He gets along well with agents and
he's respected among peers."
Houston's Strengths
"He's always straightforward and honest. He's a good guy and I know he is
very well-liked."
據Bleacher Report的Jared Zwerling報導，前NBA得分後衛Allan Houston很可能會成為
尼克隊的下一任GM。
“我真的那麼認為，我聽球隊的內部人員那裡提及過此事。” 一位熟悉尼克決策過程的
消息人士這樣說道。
Houston在球員時期就是尼克隊的全明星球員，退役後，他從尼克隊前總經理沃爾什的特
別助理升到了球隊的副GM。
據悉，Houston很受與尼克相關的球員及人們的尊重，這其中就包括了尼克老闆杜蘭。
9月27日，前尼克執行副總裁、總經理GG下課，接替他的是Steve Mills。 目前，GG在尼
克斯隊中的職務是顧問，而Mills也可能會對Houston的GM之路起到指導作用。
http://voice.hupu.com/nba/1515974.html
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