Lance Stephenson is one of the top high school players in the country. He was a McDonald's All-American. He is also just about the only major recruit not running screaming from the rubble of USC that is without a college destination.
Has the statute of limitations run on making a Brokeback Mountain, "I wish I knew how to quit you," reference? That phrase comes to mind with regards to the New York City media and Isiah Thomas. He was such a wonderful villain for them. So hated by everyone in the area. An easy punchline to jokes. Everyone understood the reference.
With only one year left on his contract to do, uh, nothing with the New York Knicks, Isiah Thomas has opted to take the head coaching job at Florida International University. 
This is almost too good to be true. Isiah Thomas appears poised to take the head coaching job of Florida International. This, despite no experience in coaching or recruiting in college basketball.
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