Is everyone familiar with the "allan houston" rule? basically, with the new CBA, NBA teams are allowed to waive one guy in an amenesty move. You still have to pay the guy, and he still counts against the cap (i think), but you no longer have to pay the luxery tax on his contract. It's been informally dubbed the Allan Houston Rule b/c houston's contract is an albatross, arguably the worst contract in all of sports. While there are equally unworthy contracts, this one was shocking right from day one, as the Knicks out bid themselves for this aging shooting guard who can't play defense.

Ok, so with all that being said, would you care to guess who the knicks chose to use the Allan Houston Rule on?

A) Allan Houston - aging shooting guard who can't play defense and who's knees are so bad that he hasn't been able to play for any extended period of time in the last two years. He's the 2nd highest paid player in the NBA this upcoming season, and will get a RAISE next season as well. Waiving him would save 39.8 million in luxury tax.

B) Shannon Anderson - No longer a Knick because he was waived last season. Thus, using the rule on him would cost the Knicks nothing talent wise, but would shave 18 million in luxury tax.

C) Maurice Taylor - all offense, no defense. Not a good combination for the defensive minded Larry Brown. Cutting him would save 19.8 million.

D) Jerome Williams - Defensive and Rebounding Role player who has little offense. Cutting him would only save 12.5 million.






If your answer was D, please stop reading my blog, b/c i don't like you Mr. Dolan.