David Griffin pulled out of talks to become GM because they wanted him to work under Steve Mills and wouldn't allow him to shape his own front office or have final decision-making power. Griffin, by the way, was a GM for three years and went to three straight NBA Finals. Mills, by contrast, worked with Phil Jackson to create their current mess and in his first summer heading the front office lavished the off-season's most ridiculous contract to Tim Hardaway Jr. He also reportedly wants to build around KP/Ntilikinia/Hardaway/Hernangomez as the new "Core Four." Is it possible this is going to get even worse before it gets better? Sad days for Knicks fans.