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By MARC BERMAN

The comeback of Allan Houston lasted one week and one game. The Knicks announced today that they will waive former the All-Star shooting guard.

In a press release handed out at the Knicks' open practice at Hofstra University yesterday, Houston said he decided to end his comeback, feeling it was unfair to the team because he needed more time to get into game shape than they Knicks had to give.

"I think it is better for the team to move on without me," Houston said in the release.


The writing was on the wall when Houston did not dress Thursday night vs. the Nets and Isiah Thomas admitted the chances were slim Houston would make the roster.

Houston joined the Knicks 10 days into training camp after being forced to sit out two years under a medical retirement due to chronic knee problems. In his lone outing in Boston on Wednesday, he played just six minutes and missed the only two shots he attempted. He also looked slow on defense in trying to defend Ray Allen, and the Celtics went on an 8-0 run after Houston checked into the game?

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seifer0406

That was worth the hype. I guess the game looks easier while sitting on your couch in your 5 million dollar mansion watching on plasma TV.

USSKittyHawk

That's unfortunate, I wish we could have had the H20 of old.

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HB

He would have been a Net if he wasn't dilly dallying for so long. Glad they passed on him though, he might still be able to shoot but can he move on the court. Armstrong is a better fit

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Krstic All Star

I hope this doesn't mean that he won't be available later in the season, and/or next season.

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Yega1979

Didn't the Knicks pass up a chance to cut Houston and save the money in cap space??? I remember hearing something about that but can't remember the details.

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Da Grinch

yeah they did save money but not cap space and they cut jerome williams instead , Houston later medically retired and an insurance company picked up 80% of his remaining contract.

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Numero Uno

That is one the shortest comebacks I have ever seen.