Marbury won’t be shy

A couple of us had a nice conversation with Stephon Marbury this afternoon when practice was over. Most of us were running around getting one last quote for the previews that are being pulled together for upcoming print editions, but there was one headline from the Knicks playmaker.

“I’m looking way more for my shot this year as opposed to last year,” he said. “Way more. Because when I’m aggressive it just opens things up for the other players as opposed to last year when I was sitting back.”

Now don’t go jumping to conclusions.

Eddy Curry and Zach Randolph will still be Option 1 and 1A, but Marbury has to keep himself busy. When he was aggressive last season, there were more easy shots for the other players on the floor.

He didn’t mention the alter ego once in this conversation.

Since he believes there’s potential for an upturn, Marbury altered his offseason approach.

“I’m just prepared,” Marbury said. “I’m more prepared this year. I think with the team that we have, there’s a lot at stake as far as on the positive end, so I think it’s important for everyone to definitely put forth what they’re going to put forth as far as trying to make this a successful year.”

How good might the Knicks be?

“Me being someone who’s played on a several teams with different coaches and a bunch of different guys, this here is definitely one of the best teams I’ve ever played on because of the diversity that we have,” Marbury said. “We have so many guys who can do so many different things. Every night it will be somebody different, and if somebody has it rolling for five or six games, that’s who we’re going to roll with.”

Posted by djsunyc:

Marbury won’t be shy

A couple of us had a nice conversation with Stephon Marbury this afternoon when practice was over. Most of us were running around getting one last quote for the previews that are being pulled together for upcoming print editions, but there was one headline from the Knicks playmaker.

“I’m looking way more for my shot this year as opposed to last year,” he said. “Way more. Because when I’m aggressive it just opens things up for the other players as opposed to last year when I was sitting back.”

Now don’t go jumping to conclusions.

Eddy Curry and Zach Randolph will still be Option 1 and 1A, but Marbury has to keep himself busy. When he was aggressive last season, there were more easy shots for the other players on the floor.

He didn’t mention the alter ego once in this conversation.

Since he believes there’s potential for an upturn, Marbury altered his offseason approach.

“I’m just prepared,” Marbury said. “I’m more prepared this year. I think with the team that we have, there’s a lot at stake as far as on the positive end, so I think it’s important for everyone to definitely put forth what they’re going to put forth as far as trying to make this a successful year.”

How good might the Knicks be?

“Me being someone who’s played on a several teams with different coaches and a bunch of different guys, this here is definitely one of the best teams I’ve ever played on because of the diversity that we have,” Marbury said. “We have so many guys who can do so many different things. Every night it will be somebody different, and if somebody has it rolling for five or six games, that’s who we’re going to roll with.”

Posted by Panos:

Posted by Bippity10:

I have no idea what to expect from this team. I'm predicting 23-59 wins

Isn't that the record they had with LB?

Posted by Vmart:

Posted by djsunyc:

not for nothing - but almost every player is talking about how they *have* to make the playoffs. it's going to be interesting to see how they respond to all this pressure they seem to be feeling about making the playoffs.

A fast start can only ease the pressure they are putting on themselves. Talk is cheap got out and perform to a high level and go get the playoffs. Talking never won a game, effort and determination will win games.

It's essential we get off to a fast start. I don't think this team will survive a very tough beginning. We are far to fragile

Posted by BasketballJones:

I'm hoping Marbury's style, and the style of all the knick guards, will be to dribble his way toward the basket, use up the clock, then dump it off to anyone he can get the ball to when he realizes he has no shot.