I'm internet famous!

First off, sorry for the lack of posts. I started this site not realizing how much juggling two blogs would be. Plus I'm lazy. With that said, you can be sure Mutombo Finger Wag will be updated more often beginning next week. Anyway, I just wanted to let you guys know that I am becoming famous on this here internets. Check out my article for Posting And Toasting, a site people actually go to. My SB Nation name for is Starkstastic, that's me who wrote that. Does it look familiar? If so, it's because you read it on this site first. If AJ does happen to get hired, or some credence is lent to his candidacy at the very least, remember I was the one who started the trend. Here's the link:

http://www.postingandtoasting.com/2008/4/24/459821/avery-johnson-as-knicks-co

Avery Johnson as Knicks coach?

There has been no mention of this as far as I've seen. I think it's at least worth discussing, as Johnson's exit in Dallas seems likely. Mark Cuban and Co. were head over heels for this guy back in 2006 when the Mavs made it all the way to the NBA Finals, even taking a 2-0 series lead before the refs, ahem, Dwayne Wade and the Heat took over and won 4-2. We all remember Dallas's exciting, if not epic collapse to Golden State in last year's playoffs. Now it looks as if the same disappointing fate awaits Avery Johnson's club. Chris Paul has been unstoppable. J. Kidd has looked like absolute shit, something that makes me very happy. New Orleans looks younger, faster, hungrier, and even more talented. If Dallas can't get their act together the team may have to be blown up -- including getting rid of the coach.

I anticipate a lot of you dismissing AJ as a solid candidate for his excitability and need for control issues, but the above picture of Johnson fisting Eddy Curry and the rest of New York's lackluster roster into giving a shit gives me hope for the future. All of the big personalities are not in the Knicks' long-term plans anyway, so who cares if player and coach end up clashing? Expectations are low, right? Primary objectives are to get under the cap while getting more competitive now, right? Why not Johnson?

Don't get me wrong, I think several of the candidates already mentioned elsewhere could be nice fits. Mark Jackson is intriguing, and he has no shortage of praise from others who know him from around the league. Rick Carlisle is battle-tested and proven. I just don't feel an A-List coach is necessarily the answer. Herb Williams has great rapport with the players and within the organization; as a fan I would like to see someone from the outside coach so as to signify a complete regime change from Isiah. Even Paul Silas is an interesting wildcard because of his ties to LeBron.

Obviously, Dallas is not done yet and there's no guarantee Cuban would fire his coach anyway. Even if this happens, New York could very well have found a coach already. All I'm saying is if Johnson becomes available and the Knicks are still looking, he should get a look. What do you guys think?

Welcome to Mutombo Finger Wag

This is my second blog now. Originally, Can I Live? was going to serve as my all-purpose vessel for getting my thoughts out to the masses. While that is still my primary website, I've recently realized I have too many diverse opinions to be stifled by just one blog. Therefore, Mutombo Finger Wag will be set aside strictly for sports-related minutiae. I hope to update this site as frequently as I have the other, which is near daily, so make sure to bookmark both pages and check back frequently. We here at Mutombo Finger Wag seek to facilitate a friendly sports cyber environment. Please use this forum to make your voices heard. Make sure to enjoy. But above all, go fuck yourselves!