My god, he must be playing well when Marc Berman has nice things to write

But it's really Stephon Marbury infusing the Knicks back to life and Brown raved about him. Since the Orlando fiasco 10 days ago when Marbury played like a zombie, he's strung together three straight bangup games and heard rousing cheers when taken out with 49.8 seconds left in the third period.

Marbury finished with 16 points and 11 assists with one turnover, a calming influence to his wild backcourt mate Nate Robinson, who had five turnovers in the first half.

"Steph was great, he controlled he game, got the ball to the right people," Brown said. "Every shot he took was a good one. And one turnover for a guy who has the ball the whole time?"

When you look at the personel on this team its perfect for Marbury to flourish. Frye has a superior jumper, Nate is establishing himself with the 3 and we have a bunch of bigs that can finish around the basket.

This is very similar to how Marbury was playing in Pho the year they almost upset the Spurs and Tony Parker called him the guy he least liked playing against. Hopefully seeing is believing. The schedule could help us string some wins together here along with the good play

marbury has been a rock for us over the last 3 games. i don't think there's any disputing that. absolutely superb. based on the last 3 games, my view on wanting to move him is still a philosophical one based on his contract and our cap situation for the future. but based on his play, it's tough to make a case for moving him. with that said, it's a good start to the new year and it needs to...HAS TO...continue.

TMS, he wouldnt be the first or the last. Whatever it takes. When you have been doing things the same yea habits can just be tought to break. Hopefully thats all it is

Posted by fishmike:

My god, he must be playing well when Marc Berman has nice things to write

But it's really Stephon Marbury infusing the Knicks back to life and Brown raved about him. Since the Orlando fiasco 10 days ago when Marbury played like a zombie, he's strung together three straight bangup games and heard rousing cheers when taken out with 49.8 seconds left in the third period.

Marbury finished with 16 points and 11 assists with one turnover, a calming influence to his wild backcourt mate Nate Robinson, who had five turnovers in the first half.

"Steph was great, he controlled he game, got the ball to the right people," Brown said. "Every shot he took was a good one. And one turnover for a guy who has the ball the whole time?"

When you look at the personel on this team its perfect for Marbury to flourish. Frye has a superior jumper, Nate is establishing himself with the 3 and we have a bunch of bigs that can finish around the basket.

This is very similar to how Marbury was playing in Pho the year they almost upset the Spurs and Tony Parker called him the guy he least liked playing against. Hopefully seeing is believing. The schedule could help us string some wins together here along with the good play

Until this time I was down on Marbs, but I believe he has turned around his attitude, which has made him a better leader and teammate at the same time, it's too bad this turnaround has put this team so far behind in the standings. It's a long season, so hopefully we can make up some ground during that time.

Posted by fishmike:

TMS, he wouldnt be the first or the last. Whatever it takes. When you have been doing things the same yea habits can just be tought to break. Hopefully thats all it is

i've been led down this road before by Marbury... when he first got here, he looked great... playing unselfish ball, getting his teammates involved, gelling w/KVH when all the naysayers said they couldn't get along... i really believed him when he said that he'd matured & changed his ways... then he goes & makes that ridiculous "I'm the best PG in the league" comment, gets into scuffles w/KT, & you start seeing him reverting back to his old selfish ways & bad body language on the court capped off by that pathetic game vs. the Magic where he looked like he didn't want to touch the ball at all much less shoot or pass it to open teammates... the problems w/LB i don't put too much into, since LB clashes w/all of his PG's whereever he coaches... i just hope LB has the same effect on Marbury that he's had on AI & Billups when all is said & done.

I'm not a big Marbury fan, but all season I've been willing to see what can happen with LB here. I agree that he's played very well recently. With him playing this way, I wouldn't want to see him traded, whatever I think of his attitude.

However, I still want to see if he can continue to play this way over a long stretch (win or lose).

Certainly credit has to be given to Marbury. But I would also give some to LB. This is what he does. He makes his players better.

after first sucking.

I feel that Jamal has gotten better, Mo Taylor has rediscovered some game, Nate has harnassed his energy a little more, David Lee was brought along at the right pace. And maybe this is the new and better Marbury.

Let's hope this is what Brown has in mind and he doesn't start Malik Rose tomorrow.

I think the consensus is wait and see if MArbs can keep it up, I hope he can, I like it so far but its just 2 games.

When he plays strong the Knicks are pretty good. But I don't think he's playing better cause he got booed, I think he's playing better cause he screamed at Larry about needing a regular rotation, now that one is in place, the Knicks and Steph look a whole lot better.

Very interesting point.

oohah

I hope it is the case that all the Knicks are improving, including Marbury.

Taming of the shrew!

Finally its about "the team". Not rah rah kinda of college stuff, but professionals workig toward a goal of playing together and having to trust each other while dealing with the pressure.

Reezy is in a contract year and walks the fine line. Its a life time fortune we talking about.

I knew a Pro hockey player and the stories of the bottom 3rd of the roster getting very few opportunities to shine and in fear of being sent down to the minors. Its like gettin at bats in the majors, no at bats, no hit, no career.

For Starbury, its perhaps clicking that his glory is in the hands of his team. No trust, no playoffs, no glory.

The other thing, larry is bigger than him, and for the first time he can't bitch slap his coach.