When talking about this version of the New York Knicks in a historical context, I usually ignore comparisons with other teams. No, the Knicks aren’t comparable to the Clippers or some other woeful sports franchise. They’re in their own category; a category that also contains the Titanic, Hindenburg, and the Bay of Pigs Invasion. In short, they’re a disaster. Luckily for us, the disaster seems to compound every time the Knicks take the court.

The Knicks lost to the Dallas Mavericks last night at Madison Square Garden, which comes as a surprise to nobody. But the fun doesn’t stop there! In the midst of another 20 point deficit (their 8th in 20 games), Isiah had it out with some courtside season ticket holders. The bastard had the nerve to blame the Knicks’ woes on the lack of a home court advantage!

Thomas apparently had heard enough. Late in the game, he could be seen debating some fans sitting near the court. One of those fans, Mara Altschuler, was so enraged by the discussion that she sought out reporters after the final buzzer.

“He said it’s the fans’ fault because they don’t have a good sixth man,” said Altschuler, who has season tickets near midcourt. Her family has had the seats for more than 40 years, since the old Garden, she said.

This is what I love about the Knicks. On the day they paid former employee Anucha Browne Sanders over $11 million in settlement of Isiah’s sexual harassment, they find themselves caught up in yet another public relations nightmare. For the sake of one of the NBA’s most storied franchises, Isiah should be fired…immediately. But for us? Well, we wouldn’t mind if the asshole stuck around for another year or two.