We’re getting back to our roots here with some hard-hitting journalism. Ladies and gentlemen, we present you with a Q&A session featuring Joe V., chief surgeon in the attempted extraction of Isiah Thomas and Joe Dolan from the body of the New York Knicks. He is on a mission to “Fire Isiah” and “Dump Dolan.” He took time out from his life work to answer a few questions from RandBall.

RandBall: When did you start this crusade and why?

Joe V.: This crusade was started about 2 weeks ago to the day of the protest. The truth is I have reached a point and am so fed up with the consistent inconsistencies that I felt it was needed to step up and try to do something. I’m a small fish in a big pond but still a die-hard Knick fan that has reached the point of breaking. I guess my thought was, “do something to be able to say you tried to be a part of the solutuion.” In the end, all you can say is you tried as you watch your team get pounded every 3 games or so.

RB: What is your day job?

JV: I am part of the remains of the mortgage industry implosion. In between careers and industries. Trying to find my way. I guess you could say I had a little time on my hands.

RB: There’s another protest scheduled for Sunday at 11 a.m. outside of MSG. What do you expect to happen at this time, and will there be a prize for best sign?

JV: We will descend on MSG and lead our loyal and disgruntled fans. We can only hope that we gain as much negative exposure for this Knicks organization while also providing an opportunity for people to donate a clothing item towards a great cause, the NYC Homeless Shelters.

RB: Considering how they have dropped the ball in running the Knicks, how symbolic would it be for Isiah Thomas and James Dolan to handle the New Year’s Eve festivities at Times Square?

JV: Not only would it be fitting but they would probably do it, if invited, not realizing the comical irony of the whole thing until later. Just like all of thier other decisions.

RB: Have you ever been involved in a lawsuit that cost your employer more than $11 million?

JV: Can’t say that I have. In fact, I think most of us can pretty much assume that if we did, we probably wouldn’t have that job either. I think the only person that could get away with that would have to be Tom Cruise’s character in Wall Street.

RB: If Isiah Thomas coached against Mike Ditka in a professional ice hockey contest, what would the final score be and what would transpire in the game?

JV: The final score would be 0-0 since neither can probably play hockey. Both would realize it and Ditka would kick the crap out of Isiah to pass the time.
RB: Once this Isiah thing happens, any chance you want to move to the Twin Cities and work your magic here?

JV: Everything has a price I guess. I have wondered if it were possible to do this full time.

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