Congress ... Investigate Zeke and Dolan

There's a serious scandal going on in professional sports today. No, it's not Roger Clemens and the rampant steroid and HGH use occcurring in the MLB. No, it's not Spygate and the NFL's handling of the situation. The scandal is the New York Knicks and maybe Isiah Thomas and James Dolan should be summoned to Capitol Hill to testify why they are ruining a franchise with so much history in a city that was once considered the basketball town.

For one, Dolan hasn't been to a Knick's home game in weeks, a sign that maybe he really doesn't care what happens to the team. New York fans are so loyal and devoted, they still pay the ridiclous ticket prices and fill seats in MSG. So what does Dolan have to worry about?

Thomas, a horrendous GM, may very well be an even worse coach. We'll give him the recent talent he's drafted in the past several years: Lee, Robinson, Balkman, but you cannot overlook the mistakes: Jerome James (who's contract is 5yrs $30 mil by the way), Steve Francis, Jared Jeffries, and so on. You can even begin to question Eddy Curry, who lacks any type of energy or defensive presence. As a 6'11" center, the guy is averaging 4.8 RPG this season. Just to put that in perspective, Jason Kidd, a 6'4" point guard, is averaging 8.1 RPG. Let's not even talk about Curry's blocks per game.

You can question Zach Randolph all you want, but the fact is, he gives a great effort every night, though he may lack defense at times. He is a double-double machine and has a knack for scoring around the basket.

Curry, take notes.

At 15-37, I think it's safe to say the season is over for the Knicks, despite being in the Leastern Conference (only five teams have a winning record). With nothing to lose, then, Isiah should test out some of his younger players. For all we know, they may be able to make a late season run and steal the 8 seed. If not, they will gain valuable experience. So let's see a line-up that resembles this: Mardy Collins, Crawford, Wilson Chandler, David Lee, and Zach Randolph. It's small, but it has to be better than what is on the floor now. With Nate, Balkman, and Fred Jones coming off the bench and seeing decent minutes.

Or maybe Isiah and Dolan should be called into Capitol Hill to speak before some obscure congressional committee filled with politicians that don't know what they're talking about and just want to showcase their power. That'll work.