Talk:Scott Layden

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[edit] Call for cleanup

While there are some scattered citations, this article reads poorly. Basic facts about the subject are not mentioned. For example, when and where was he born? As this point the whole thing seems to be about his tenure in New York and not really about him. --Do Not Talk About Feitclub (contributions) 20:19, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

I think the article is okay so far, but yes his date of birth is needed. I couldn't find it when I looked up his information, so if anyone knows it go ahead and add it. I didn't add any of those paragraphs. I however, do feel that they should stay. FamicomJL 20:24, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

Still, the focus on his tenure with the Knicks seems a little POV to me. He must have held other jobs. --Do Not Talk About Feitclub (contributions) 13:43, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

I was the one who did the research about Layden, and wrote the paragraphs that are shown here. In retrospect some parts of this article do sound POV such as the statement, "Layden's next transaction is considered by fans and basketball analysts as one of the most frivolous contracts in league history." when talking about Allan Houston's contract. But there are many sources out there that can back my statement up, with more research. I tried very hard to be as unbiased as possible, but there is solid evidence that Scott Layden specifically signed/traded for players who were members of his father's former organization the Utah Jazz, with no regard to how absurdly inflated their contracts were or how average the players were. Still, he did hold other jobs and this is only a SECTION of what an article about this man should be, if anyone out there would like to add to this, please do. Rpgman456 16:27, 7 February 2007 (UTC)