In a funny story, it's come out that one of the terms of his reassignment in the organization is that Isiah Thomas cannot contact any of his former players.
ESPN - Report: Ex-Knicks coach Thomas banned from contacting players - NBA
"According to the report, there is concern that Thomas, if allowed to have any contact with the team, could either willingly or unwillingly undermine its new coach. Thomas acquired all the players on the current Knicks roster as team president.
But the agreement does not prohibit Thomas from speaking to Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan, according to the report.
Thomas does not have an official title. He reports directly to Walsh, who said no player brought up Thomas' name during last week's exit meetings Thursday."