James L. Dolan Quotes

James L. Dolan

Profession : Businessman

Birth : May 11, 1955

I don't think there's anything interesting about me.

James L. Dolan

I think it's a requirement that the general manager and the coach are communicating with each other on a regular basis, and it's unacceptable if they're not.

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Yeah, you will hear from people that my passion will sometimes result in a very effervescent or sometimes excitable senior executive.

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We are honored to host the greatest players in the NBA in the newly transformed World's Most Famous Arena for the 2015 All-Star Game. Over its 134-year history, Madison Square Garden has been privileged to host some of sports most defining and enduring moments and we are thrilled to add this prestigious event to The Garden's illustrious history.

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All decisions at the Garden I make on my own.

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And it's great to watch an underdog win.

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There's no game I come to where I say, 'We can't win this game.' That's important.

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When you have a chance to get Phil Jackson to run your team, you just do it, plain and simple.

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I could never say that I wouldn't consider selling the Knicks.

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If you can help an employee get to that extra level of skill, you have a great executive.

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You have to let the team develop. You can't say, 'Oh, I got empty seats, I'm going to change the team.' It just doesn't work that way.

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I signed a contract with Phil Jackson, the man who has more championship rings, as far as I know, than anybody else. He was the best guy we thought we could find to run the New York Knicks.

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We believe a large-scale, next-generation venue will not only become a premier destination, but also drive growth in London's overall music and entertainment market, benefiting artists and fans, and serving as a long-term investment in the future of this incredible city.

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MSG Sphere London will provide a home where like-minded communities can come together to not only interact with the performance, but also with each other.

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John Davidson is one of the premier executives in the National Hockey League. As we continue to build a team that can consistently compete for the Stanley Cup, John's knowledge of the game and his experience and passion for the Rangers logo make him the ideal choice to oversee our Hockey Operations department.

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The fans are not in the locker room, they're not at the practice facility, they're not in the office with us. They want wins; we understand that.

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Even if your teams are doing lousy and you don't have a good concert, you are still going to be Madison Square Garden, you are still going to be the 'showplace of America.'

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All of us at Cablevision and MSG owe Dave Checketts a debt of gratitude for 10 years of service.

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