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SupremeCommander
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7/15/2009  10:42 AM
I know he can't do anything but stroke it but that's what this team could use... a guy who can stroke it. That’s all that he does. OK, I get it. But that wouldn’t help this team out at all? With guys like Gallo and Almond, the floor would be spaced for guys like Chandler, Hill, and Douglas. Why risk him signing with another club? I dislike his athleticism even more than I dislike his one dimensionality. But if Eric Piatowksi can carve out a lengthy career doing what Almond does, why can't Almond at the very least earn 15 MPG for a decade stroking it (and potentially more)?
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7/15/2009  10:45 AM
I've been saying this for a while now... he is one dimensional, but its an added dimension that we can benefit from greatly
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7/15/2009  10:45 AM
I agree.

I still don't think he's just a shooter. Listen, I'm not saying the guy is Balkman or Lee out there, but I thought he looked pretty active yesterday, especially defensively, he seemed to always be around the ball on rebounds. I was surprised with his offense as well - he put the ball on the floor more than I thought he did.
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7/15/2009  10:47 AM
Isn't this the exact argument made about signing Roberson... not saying it won't happen, but what is the rush?
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7/15/2009  10:47 AM
let's wait until the end of summer league, please?

at least they didn't sign this one after the first practice.
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7/15/2009  10:50 AM
Posted by EwingsGlass:

Isn't this the exact argument made about signing Roberson... not saying it won't happen, but what is the rush?

The difference is I'd never heard of Roberson before (I'm sure I'm not alone) and Almond has been on the Knicks radar for years and has multiple 50+ point games in the development league

[Edited by - supremecommander on 07-15-2009 10:51 AM]
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7/15/2009  10:55 AM
He handled the ball and went to the hoop pretty well also.
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7/15/2009  10:57 AM
I liked the fact that he spoke excited about the Knicks system and said that since NY approached him, his only goal is to be signed by NY.

After being in Utah, a change to Mike D'antoni's system may just be what he needed.
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7/15/2009  10:58 AM
Roberson is/was a 6'1 SG, Almond is 6'6 225. The comparisons end at the fact they are both in the NBA.
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7/15/2009  10:59 AM
search for "morris almond"
replace with "demetri nichols"
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7/15/2009  10:59 AM
Almond at least puts the ball in the hoop unlike Robersuck.

As to Almond I love the shooting touch but he does absolutely nothing else. However, if the roster spot is there, you keep him no doubt.
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7/15/2009  11:03 AM
Posted by djsunyc:

search for "morris almond"
replace with "demetri nichols"

It works for Bagnani doesn't it?
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7/15/2009  11:07 AM
Posted by nyk4ever:
Posted by djsunyc:

search for "morris almond"
replace with "demetri nichols"

It works for Bagnani doesn't it?

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7/15/2009  11:09 AM
Posted by nyk4ever:
Posted by djsunyc:

search for "morris almond"
replace with "demetri nichols"

It works for Bagnani doesn't it?

I don't see it. Almond is a SG, Nichols is a SF. Unless your name is Tim Thomas GMs don't pay SFs to hang out on the perimeter. Ben Gordon just made some decent coin doing nothing but shoot at the 2. I'm not saying Almond is that type of player but isn't that type of stroke what you want from a 2? I fail to see how he couldn't contribute 10-15 MPG and be an asset... he also plays a bit of defense, not lock down, but I don't think Douglas/Almond would be too shabby for the 2nd unit
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7/15/2009  11:12 AM
Can Almond create his own shot at all (i.e. Allan Houston's dribble, dribble pull up 20 ft J)?
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7/15/2009  11:14 AM
I like Almond - even though I've never seen him play - and I'll continue to like him, until the Knicks sign him. Then I'll make up a new nickname. "Almsuck"? No. That doesn't work. Let me think about it. I'll need to have something ready, just in case he's signed.
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7/15/2009  11:19 AM
Posted by BasketballJones:

I like Almond - even though I've never seen him play - and I'll continue to like him, until the Knicks sign him. Then I'll make up a new nickname. "Almsuck"? No. That doesn't work. Let me think about it. I'll need to have something ready, just in case he's signed.

here you go:



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7/15/2009  11:30 AM
Posted by Marv:
Posted by BasketballJones:

I like Almond - even though I've never seen him play - and I'll continue to like him, until the Knicks sign him. Then I'll make up a new nickname. "Almsuck"? No. That doesn't work. Let me think about it. I'll need to have something ready, just in case he's signed.

here you go:



our sweetest player since snickerdoodle.

I like it, but people might make the mistake of thinking we like him with a nickname like that. It's not nearly so creative, but I was thinking of "Almdung".
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7/15/2009  11:33 AM
Posted by BasketballJones:
Posted by Marv:
Posted by BasketballJones:

I like Almond - even though I've never seen him play - and I'll continue to like him, until the Knicks sign him. Then I'll make up a new nickname. "Almsuck"? No. That doesn't work. Let me think about it. I'll need to have something ready, just in case he's signed.

here you go:



our sweetest player since snickerdoodle.

I like it, but people might make the mistake of thinking we like him with a nickname like that. It's not nearly so creative, but I was thinking of "Almdung".

Almond ---> Nuts ---> Bust ---> Bukkake

nickname must include Bukkake
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