You know, some people just shouldn't be pro sports team owners. If I actually (still) liked the Knicks, I'd be praying daily for the Dolans to sell the damn team, but I think I'm now a Rockets fan. ;) For all of Steinbrenner's faults, at least he spends the money on his team. I don't understand these guys who buy the teams and then go all cheapskate on them. No argument there. With Steinbrenner owning the Yankees, the fans know that George will do whatever it takes to improve the team, no matter how much it costs. Not many fans can say that.
Back when I was a Knicks fan, I used to *hate* that the team was owned by corporations and not by people with a passion for the game. Corporations tend to buy teams for appearances and then cut corners and make it nearly impossible to win.
Take, for example, the Dallas Mavs. Sure, Mark Cuban is an ass, but he has *such* a passion and love for the team that he spends what it takes.