i think the knicks desperately need to stay away from things like this. i think one of our colour commentators here in toronto (nyc native, jack armstrong) said it best, "the knicks always try to win the press conference." i totally agree with that and while i don't know if it's the only reason they're in the position they are, it's certainly a factor.
signing players like telfair would be another one of those moves. the knicks have been doing a remarkable job, imo, of finding individual talents who don't seem to fit anywhere. they can't keep doing that and expect to find their way out of the hole. at least try another strategy. forget the fact that you're the knicks and try to do what everyone else does: build a basketball team. ignore the naysayers along the way because i'm sure there will be many- but no more than there already are.
my two cents, anyway.
peace