[ IMAGES: Images ON turn off | ACCOUNT: User Status is LOCKED why? ]

Walsh keeping an eye on Barron. Would you still sign him?
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum


Author Poll
Knicksfan
Posts: 13476
Joined: 7/5/2004
Member: #691
USA
Though coach Mike D'Antoni pushed to sign Jared Jeffries ahead of center Earl Barron, the Knicks still looked into adding the former Knicks center but could not clear a second roster spot fast enough.

Unable to give a firm commitment from the Knicks, Barron signed with Milwaukee on a 10-day contract. A source said the Knicks still would monitor the Barron situation.

Team president Donnie Walsh said he still is looking for a legitimate center. Barron was a double-double guy in seven games last season for the Knicks.

"If I see a big guy out there who I think will play on our team, I'll try to get him," Walsh said before the Knicks' 107-88 win over the Hornets last night at the Garden. "But I can't go out and just get a mediocre big guy. The guy's got to be able to go out and play at that level. And you don't have the same selections right now than you would have now."

"The Knicks took a little longer than we wanted," Barron's agent Derek Powell said. "They couldn't commit right away and we couldn't wait."

The Knicks worked out a buyout with Corey Brewer, who signed a three-year deal with Dallas, and waived Kelenna Azubuike, who also is represented by Powell.

Walsh said Barron was still an option but they didn't have the two roster spots open by the time Barron began negotiating with the Bucks.


Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/walsh_keeping_eye_on_barron_flocuIoGpbOTlaSd2RNQTK#ixzz1FXq5mBf2

Now, do you still think the Knicks should give him a try if he is released from the Bucks? If so, how would you do it?

10 votes
52.63%
Sign Barron. Waive Sheldon Williams because he won't help much here.
2 votes
10.53%
Sign Barron. Waive Balkman. Who cares if his contract still counts against the cap in thew following seasons?
5 votes
26.32%
Sign Barron. Waive Mason, finally! Who needs a shooter that can't shoot?
0 votes
0%
Sign Barron. Waive Rautins. Can't even see garbage minutes so who cares?
0 votes
0%
Sign Barron. Waive Carter. Douglas can handle backup duties.
2 votes
10.53%
Don't sign him! We don't need him anymore. We are ready to go!


« Reply To Topic
Author Thread
NYKBocker
Posts: 38412
Alba Posts: 474
Joined: 1/14/2003
Member: #377
USA
3/3/2011  9:07 AM
Sign him and say bye bye to Mr. Candace Parker.
AUTOADVERT
fishmike
Posts: 53837
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 7/19/2002
Member: #298
USA
3/3/2011  9:13 AM
NYKBocker wrote:Sign him and say bye bye to Mr. Candace Parker.

yes
"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
joec32033
Posts: 30611
Alba Posts: 37
Joined: 2/3/2004
Member: #583
USA
3/3/2011  9:27 AM
This guy (Barron) really annoys me. He is playing games. Fine. Have fun not playing on anything bit 10 day contracts.
~You can't run from who you are.~
DurzoBlint
Posts: 23067
Alba Posts: 3
Joined: 7/10/2006
Member: #1152
USA
3/3/2011  9:28 AM
why wouldn't we. The dude didn't dis us or anything. He signed a 10day which is a good thing. No amount of exercise can replace actual play.
the fact that you can't even have an unrelated thread without some tool here bringing him up make me think that rational minds are few and far between. Bunch of emotionally weak, angst riddled people. I mean, how many times can you argue the same shyt
Marv
Posts: 35540
Alba Posts: 69
Joined: 9/2/2002
Member: #315
3/3/2011  9:30 AM
who knows what the real deal with the eal of barron is. we obviously are ambiguous at best about giving him another shot.
Finestrg
Posts: 27296
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 1/1/2006
Member: #1069
3/3/2011  9:34 AM    LAST EDITED: 3/3/2011  9:38 AM
Say he goes the full 10 days with Milwaukee then they cut him..If we picked him up in 10 days would he be eligible for the playoffs? If the answer's yes, then bring him in..And I agree with everyone's votes: either cut Shelden Williams or Mason (in that order---Mason was cool last night though and I do feel for him a little bit---plus what Breeny & Clyde were saying about him is probably correct--Mase probably is a good veteran voice in the locker room that's keeping himself ready just in case)..Anthony Carter I'm holding onto..And I'm holding onto Balkman as well for the time being until I can unload him and make his contract disappear..No use cutting him if that contract remains on the books.
NYKBocker
Posts: 38412
Alba Posts: 474
Joined: 1/14/2003
Member: #377
USA
3/3/2011  9:40 AM
joec32033 wrote:This guy (Barron) really annoys me. He is playing games. Fine. Have fun not playing on anything bit 10 day contracts.

He couldn't get a guarantee from the Knicks. I don't blame him for signing with the Bucks for a 10 day contract. He needs to support his family.
Knicksfan
Posts: 33476
Alba Posts: 27
Joined: 7/5/2004
Member: #691
USA
3/3/2011  9:47 AM
NYKBocker wrote:
joec32033 wrote:This guy (Barron) really annoys me. He is playing games. Fine. Have fun not playing on anything bit 10 day contracts.

He couldn't get a guarantee from the Knicks. I don't blame him for signing with the Bucks for a 10 day contract. He needs to support his family.

Seems like they were trying to get that second roster spot open, had trouble doing so and he accepted the Bucks.

Do you guys know if he has played anything in Milwaukee?

Knicks_Fan
fishmike
Posts: 53837
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 7/19/2002
Member: #298
USA
3/3/2011  9:48 AM
Marv wrote:who knows what the real deal with the eal of barron is. we obviously are ambiguous at best about giving him another shot.
maybe he's an *******, or really is holding out for a multiyear deal. Im suprised after last year w/ the Knicks he didnt get an offer somewhere. Jackie Butler did.. I mean cmon
"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
NYKBocker
Posts: 38412
Alba Posts: 474
Joined: 1/14/2003
Member: #377
USA
3/3/2011  9:51 AM
fishmike wrote:
Marv wrote:who knows what the real deal with the eal of barron is. we obviously are ambiguous at best about giving him another shot.
maybe he's an *******, or really is holding out for a multiyear deal. Im suprised after last year w/ the Knicks he didnt get an offer somewhere. Jackie Butler did.. I mean cmon

Didn't he fire his agent after last year? I think his agent from last year was delusional and trying to get paid big time.
Knicksfan
Posts: 33476
Alba Posts: 27
Joined: 7/5/2004
Member: #691
USA
3/3/2011  9:54 AM
Answering my own question, here is Barron's line on the last Bucks' game:

E. Barron 15:42 2-7 0-0 0-0 +5 5 9 0 0 0 1 0 1 4

So 4 points on 2-7 shooting but more importantly 5 offensive rebounds and 9 total, and 1 block in 16 minutes? I would easily sign up for that. But why wouldn't the Bucks keep him? Its nice to have a guy like that on the bench.

If they let him go, the Knicks should deffinitely let Sheldon go and get him. Three guys with legit C size on the team (Turiaf, Jeffries and him) would be excellent. Then we call it a day.

Knicks_Fan
joec32033
Posts: 30611
Alba Posts: 37
Joined: 2/3/2004
Member: #583
USA
3/3/2011  10:12 AM
NYKBocker wrote:
joec32033 wrote:This guy (Barron) really annoys me. He is playing games. Fine. Have fun not playing on anything bit 10 day contracts.

He couldn't get a guarantee from the Knicks. I don't blame him for signing with the Bucks for a 10 day contract. He needs to support his family.

Didn't dude turn down a minimum multiyear deal with the Knicks over the summer?

Dude wanted to parlay that 11 and 11 into a huge payday. In my mind he disrespected the guys (Donnie and Mike) that gave him a chance. That can't sit well. Then he turns around and can't perform in PHX. Now he is on 10 day contracts. I would cut Rautins for him. Sheldon has experience. Balk has a garaunteed contract next year.

~You can't run from who you are.~
nyk4ever
Posts: 41010
Alba Posts: 12
Joined: 1/12/2005
Member: #848
USA
3/3/2011  11:51 AM
still never understood this barron love constantly. he had a good little run here but that's all it was. the dude is almost 30 and he's been signed and waived a few times since that run. it was meaningless basketball, the guy isn't going to be a savior or even a rotation player here.
"OMG - did we just go on a two-trade-wining-streak?" -SupremeCommander
NYKBocker
Posts: 38412
Alba Posts: 474
Joined: 1/14/2003
Member: #377
USA
3/3/2011  11:56 AM
nyk4ever wrote:still never understood this barron love constantly. he had a good little run here but that's all it was. the dude is almost 30 and he's been signed and waived a few times since that run. it was meaningless basketball, the guy isn't going to be a savior or even a rotation player here.

I wouldn't call it love. I think he answers some of our biggest weakness and he is one of a few players that was available to us on the cheap. I really would have rather signed him than the Brown kid from the Bobcats.
SupremeCommander
Posts: 34057
Alba Posts: 35
Joined: 4/28/2006
Member: #1127
3/3/2011  11:56 AM
nyk4ever wrote:still never understood this barron love constantly. he had a good little run here but that's all it was. the dude is almost 30 and he's been signed and waived a few times since that run. it was meaningless basketball, the guy isn't going to be a savior or even a rotation player here.

right... Barron may be a marginal upgrade but I think allowing the roster to settle will be how this team realizes the most growth this season

DLeethal wrote: Lol Rick needs a safe space
Childs2Dudley
Posts: 23906
Alba Posts: 5
Joined: 1/25/2010
Member: #3051
USA
3/3/2011  11:58 AM
NYKBocker wrote:
nyk4ever wrote:still never understood this barron love constantly. he had a good little run here but that's all it was. the dude is almost 30 and he's been signed and waived a few times since that run. it was meaningless basketball, the guy isn't going to be a savior or even a rotation player here.

I wouldn't call it love. I think he answers some of our biggest weakness and he is one of a few players that was available to us on the cheap. I really would have rather signed him than the Brown kid from the Bobcats.

I agree. Brown isn't a PF. I saw him yesterday and he's the definition of a SF. I don't get the signing.

"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us." - Earl Nightingale
Knicksfan
Posts: 33476
Alba Posts: 27
Joined: 7/5/2004
Member: #691
USA
3/3/2011  12:02 PM
Childs2Dudley wrote:
NYKBocker wrote:
nyk4ever wrote:still never understood this barron love constantly. he had a good little run here but that's all it was. the dude is almost 30 and he's been signed and waived a few times since that run. it was meaningless basketball, the guy isn't going to be a savior or even a rotation player here.

I wouldn't call it love. I think he answers some of our biggest weakness and he is one of a few players that was available to us on the cheap. I really would have rather signed him than the Brown kid from the Bobcats.

I agree. Brown isn't a PF. I saw him yesterday and he's the definition of a SF. I don't get the signing.

If you have a chance to get a young player with potential and cheap, meaning you could even sign him to a multi year cheap contract and see him get better, you do it. Especially in our situation where our stars will eat up most of out cap space.

Knicks_Fan
Panos
Posts: 30087
Alba Posts: 3
Joined: 1/6/2004
Member: #520
3/3/2011  12:06 PM
Childs2Dudley wrote:
NYKBocker wrote:
nyk4ever wrote:still never understood this barron love constantly. he had a good little run here but that's all it was. the dude is almost 30 and he's been signed and waived a few times since that run. it was meaningless basketball, the guy isn't going to be a savior or even a rotation player here.

I wouldn't call it love. I think he answers some of our biggest weakness and he is one of a few players that was available to us on the cheap. I really would have rather signed him than the Brown kid from the Bobcats.

I agree. Brown isn't a PF. I saw him yesterday and he's the definition of a SF. I don't get the signing.

Agreed. His body is not a PF.
SupremeCommander
Posts: 34057
Alba Posts: 35
Joined: 4/28/2006
Member: #1127
3/3/2011  12:07 PM
Knicksfan wrote:
Childs2Dudley wrote:
NYKBocker wrote:
nyk4ever wrote:still never understood this barron love constantly. he had a good little run here but that's all it was. the dude is almost 30 and he's been signed and waived a few times since that run. it was meaningless basketball, the guy isn't going to be a savior or even a rotation player here.

I wouldn't call it love. I think he answers some of our biggest weakness and he is one of a few players that was available to us on the cheap. I really would have rather signed him than the Brown kid from the Bobcats.

I agree. Brown isn't a PF. I saw him yesterday and he's the definition of a SF. I don't get the signing.

If you have a chance to get a young player with potential and cheap, meaning you could even sign him to a multi year cheap contract and see him get better, you do it. Especially in our situation where our stars will eat up most of out cap space.

RIGHT

DLeethal wrote: Lol Rick needs a safe space
Vmart
Posts: 31800
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 5/23/2002
Member: #247
USA
3/3/2011  12:13 PM
Yes they should sign him. He is a very good rebounder and this team is lacking that 9 rebounds in 16 minutes he has excellent rebounding instincts. If given a chance I can see him average 10+ rebs a game easily.
« Reply To Topic
Walsh keeping an eye on Barron. Would you still sign him?
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum

©2001-2025 ultimateknicks.comm All rights reserved. About Us.
This site is not affiliated with the NY Knicks or the National Basketball Association in any way.
You may visit the official NY Knicks web site by clicking here.

All times (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time.

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy