The Thomas Tax

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Blog-Jam: Twins’ World Series Won With Steroids?
Published 4/4/2008 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... . Sad Duke basketball fan • The CONDE NAST PORTFOLIO crunches the numbers, as Isiah Thomas’ presidency has cost the Knicks $187 million . • DEUCE OF DAVENPORT hikes over news that the Browns re-signed Derek Anderson just so the ...

The Best $187 Million Ever Spent [Dead Weight]
Published 4/4/2008 by DAULERIO at Deadspin
... As Isiah Thomas and the Knicks attempt to finish up their disastrous season and wait to find out what new GM Donnie Walsh will do to rejuvenate the team, it'd probably be a good idea to make sure he doesn't read this Portfolio.com article on how much Isiah has cost the Knicks. The magazine estimates that since Isiah took over in 2003, he's cost the franchise $187 million. Here's where some of the damage came from: ...

Isiah Hangs Knicks With $187 Million Tab
Published 4/5/2008 by Tom Ziller at FanHouse
... has lit on fire during his 4-year tenure in New York City. The total is staggering: $187 million, which includes a whopping $137 million in luxury taxes. ...

Has Isiah Thomas cost the Knicks, um, money?
Published 4/5/2008 by Neil Best at Watchdog
... It is Portfolio magazine's assertion that the Isiah Thomas era has not gone well from a financial standpoint for Madison Square Garden and the Knicks. ...

The Damage Done
Published 4/5/2008 by Seth at Posting and Toasting: Front Page Posts
... , Portfolio has done the math and come up with a grand total- a cautious one at that- for Isiah Thomas' expenditures. I recommend reading the whole thing, but here's the breakdown: ...

The Final Isiah Tally Is... $187 Million
Published 4/6/2008 by DMtShooter at Five Tool Tool - The Sports Blog That Loves You Back
... According to Portfolio, in an estimate that I have to consider very kind, the Knicks have cost themselves the amount in the header from hiring Zeke. ...

Reading is Great! Monday’s NBA Links
Published 4/7/2008 by Brian Spencer at Empty the Bench
... - The Warm Stove - So, Kevin Durant was absolutely sensational last night. - Star Tribune - We, too, would love to see Derrick Rose paired with Al Jefferson. Love it. - Epic Carnival - Before you know it, Shaquille O’Neal will have a new album too (shudder). - BallHype - Honestly, the Toronto Raptors might be the weakest Eastern playoff team. - Portfolio - There’s a new tax code in New York: The Thomas Tax. And it ...

A Tribute To The Great Isiah Thomas
Published 4/18/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... Don't worry, though. Even though Isiah's gone, he left the Knicks with a great present.  He cost them approximately $187 million during his time with them. ...