Stoudamire, D’Antoni settle differences over breakfast?

The possibility of Amare Stoudamire joining the New York Knicks might rest on scrambled eggs. Or french toast.

The prized free agents power forward met with Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni for breakfast on Sunday morning, the purpose of the meeting to discuss their differences following their time together in Phoenix. D’Antoni made a name for himself in the desert, turning the Suns into the most exciting team in basketball with Steve Nash at the point and a young Stoudamire thundering home dunks.

But the two often clashed, a result of Stoudamire’s attitude and lack of effort on the defensive end. Stoudamire has since taken the blame for their head-butting, saying his youth and immaturity were the reasons for their problems. It is imperative that coach and player settle their differences because Stoudamire was a force in D’Antoni’s system in Phoenix. With the possibility that LeBron James doesn’t come to New York, Stoudamire would be a great consolation prize. Additionally, other players have expressed interest in playing with him in the Big Apple, including San Antonio’s Tony Parker and Denver’s Carmelo Anthony.

The Knicks are reportedly prepared to offer Stoudamire a max contract without waiting for a decision from LeBrown, Chris Bosh, or Dwyane Wade. New York can afford to sign two players to max deals.

Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 1:14 pm by Raj Sethi

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