Before Mister Bill had surgery on his ACL he was compared favorably to Vince Carter. Walker fell out of the first round due to health concerns and was drafted 47th by the Wizards, then got caught in the numbers game in Boston.

In ESPN's pre draft report, JR Giddens was compared to JR Smith. JR Smith, despite his warts, can flat out play basketball and raises his game to the level of superstar during those rare moments when he is motivated. JR Giddens issue in college was his off court behavior and his vagabond status. At 25, he is the oldest of the new yoot. Hopefully, he recognizes that opportunity rarely knocks twice.

If Walker can correct his physical issues, and JR Giddens discovers some stability in his knee - and his life, the trade for Nate will have been the steal of the century.

Eddy = buyout next summer. Donnie will try to trade him as he doesn't like buying players out but the inevitable will come. Shave 2 more million off the cap.

martin wrote:man, Summer League is gonna be the bomb for the Knicks this year. Giddens, Walker, TD, and hopefully a much stronger Gallo. 2 second round picks.

Donnie, do us right.

too bad there are no playoffs for summer league. the knicks would go deep in THAT race! lol - sorry couldnt resist. everything is everything until lbj makes up his mind. that will determine the mindset of cats going into sl & more importantly, preseason camp next season.

Knicks with Nate, which is akin to "pee wee's playhouse" would be a comical tribute with Nate's wacky and Zany antics!

His biggest claim to fame is the dunk contest. An individual feat.

Nate was a lovable fun kind of guy who has amazing talent to run, jump and shoot!

Cosmic wrote:As to Earl's post. I would take the floor for the Knicks before Curry would.

Eddy = buyout next summer. Donnie will try to trade him as he doesn't like buying players out but the inevitable will come. Shave 2 more million off the cap.

Next summer his contact becomes a very valuable commodity. Walsh is already hedging and pointing to the 2011 fa class. Also, Walsh has said he doesn't do buyouts (marb not withstanding).

Walsh is too smart to buy out Curry. Someone will either trade for his contract or, we let it expire and make use of the savings.

Right now we have enough for 2 fa's. Shedding Curry's contract will allow us to perhaps sign (if not another max, another close to top tier fa

misterearl wrote:We know one thing about Summer League jimi... JR Giddens is prohibited from wearing his uni number as Nate's number 4 has been officially retired.

Speaking of Mister Dynamite, he was fun while it lasted but... the Knicks did not win with Nate here. If Marc Berman dares to talk about some type of "Nate tribute" he needs to have his azz kicked, again. Was there a freakin' "tribute" for Jamal Crawford?
tributes are reserved for winners

Fun Fact: JR Giddens (one year in league) is only 5 years younger than 11 year veteran Al Harrington. They were born four days apart in the same month, February.

Deep.

um, yes there was. and an 11 minute montage at that.....

Juice wrote:I don't see many of our young players going to Summer League unless absolutely demanded to go.

i heard eddy curry's goin to show up at summer league fit and ready to be a monster next year.......PAUSE......that was last year. nevermind.

At a sculpted 6'5 210, Giddens only needs a mentor, and to be closely monitored during the four months after April.

No prediction needed. Just get well. He is that good.

DraftExpress critique

"The combination of quickness, length and strength give the senior guard potential on the defensive end of the ball, but the effort has yet to match the physical tools in this area. Giddens rarely exerts himself defensively, and lacks the fundamental knowledge of defensive rotations and positioning."

food for thought

"It would be hasty to even speculate about how much of a future Giddens has at the NBA level, but he is certainly a player who has worked to improve his game, is playing in a situation that should allow him to grow and display his progress, and was talented enough to keep an eye on in the first place."

“I want to make guys around me better and win games. I won’t necessarily go out and score a lot of points all the time, but I’ll do all the little things that are important. If I can get an open shot on the outside for a shooter or drive and give my teammate and easy lay up, I’m going to do that. I have a big desire to win, and if I don’t win, I’m going down swinging.”

Hopefully, JR does not take that too literally.