We shouldn't stop recruiting NY, but holding our breath for one overrated punk like Lance Stephenson is what I'm talking about avoiding. When he was in high school he was a legend. When he got to the BE, he's All BE honorable mention. In other words, overrated.
That said, while we don't want to lick their balls, we do want them to know that this is the best place for them. There should still be a connection to NYC/LI/West etc but it should never be our only resource for talent. Lavin wants NY kids, and he should, but his job regarding NY is to make sure there is an understanding. We want them, but we are not going to chase them forever.
These kids have way too much power for the kind of players they've all turned out to be.