The New York Knicks and Isiah Thomas Do Not Have a PR Problem…
No matter what the media or pundits say, Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks nor Isiah Thomas has a PR Problem. Yes, that’s right. There is no PR problem. No need to go into crisis communications mode or circle the wagons.
Now you might get the impression from reading or listening to the news, how can you not, that the world is coming to an end: nobody will ever again step foot in Madison Square Garden, season tickets subscriptions will be canceled, sponsors will drop like flies and no more ad dollars. It’s not going to happen.
The media and pundits don’t know what they’re talking about. What are the media and pundits basing their conclusions on? Kobe Bryant! I certainly hope not. Seems to me Mr. Bryant is doing OK for himself. Michael Vick? Let’s give it a few years.
Fact is, the New York media treat James Dolan, Cablevision, and the New York Knicks horribly, and this suit was fuel for the fire. Come to think of it, you could also include the New York Rangers but winning last season and the addition of high profile players over the summer has kept the media at bay.
My point is this. As long as the Knicks win, the Garden will be filled, season tickets whether they’re partial plans or full season will be bought, sponsors will not abandon the team and ad space on MSG Network will be sold.
As Oakland Raider owner Al Davis once said, “Just win baby.”
Mark my words, once the New York Knicks start winning on the court people will quickly forget. After all, people have short memories.
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