Mike D?Antoni and Amar? Stoudemire had a discussion two weeks ago in Italy, where the coach told the player that he needs to dedicate himself 100 percent to the club, otherwise he won't be playing.  This message was endorsed by owner Robert Sarver.

?Mike had had enough,? said a source familiar with the situation.

Stoudemire has not missed a workout or complained about pain in the knee ever since the meeting.

?People can say what they want but nobody knows what kind of pain I have in my body but me,? Stoudemire said. ?Nobody knows what I can and can?t do but me.?

Some members of the organization feel that he wasn't participating the way he should during a Tuesday shootaround.  During that evening's game, he played 18 minutes.