The only thing noteworthy in last night's 118-91 Sixers' victory over the depleted Knicks was Fields officially earning a rotation spot, Mike D'Antoni said after the game.
Fields, selected 39th in the second round and whom several teams did not view as "draftable," has earned his way into the top nine or 10 after another gritty 15-point, 6-of-12, three-rebound, three-assist performance.

"It means he's going to find some time," D'Antoni said. "I've got to find some time for him. He's played well. He's made the case."

With three starters out, Amar'e Stoudemire (resting), Danilo Gallinari (wrist) and Wilson Chandler (calf), the Knicks' blowout loss was meaningless except for Fields' showing.
"I heard that stuff [about possibly not being drafted] and you play with a chip on your shoulder," said the speedy Landry.

Fields' gain could be Anthony Randolph's loss. Randolph was put into the starting lineup and shot 2 of 8. Randolph's minutes could be slipping away, even if it's not politically correct with the Knicks looking to include him in a Carmelo Anthony trade.

"I didn't think he came out with any energy," D'Antoni said. "He's not that physically strong. I saw a weakness out there."

Source: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/landry_has_spot_in_mix_ie7n3uYVjjsfv1xNFLpjAJ

Now D'Antoni is telling the truth but that cant help Randolph's confidence.

AnubisADL wrote:

Juice wrote:Would he ever say this about Felton or Amar'e if they put up a dud performance or performances. Remember last year how he kept protecting Duhon chitty game after chitty game? Dude has more players to bounce off of this year and now can fully afford to firing shots without any concerns or repercussions. I can't wait until the day he's canned like some Pringles.

Probably not but Randolph has played like dog **** and he isn't a rookie. This is Randolph's 3rd year in the league and Fields decision making is superior to Randolph's.

I just dont want D'Antoni destroying Randolph's trade value like he did Hill's.

We cant afford to sit a 6-11 kid on this team. He's also done good things--he's got to step up. Roger mason's 16-20 minutes should be eradicated. Point blank we need Gallo and AR to step up their games--we need what they can bring.
MDA is terrible---it's not really a valid question--no defensive scheme and we know after two+ years he sits on 1-2 players. You know what--the old Knicks Checkettes and grunfeld wouldve had him out of here and Tom Tibadeu this offseason --thats when we were winners--when problems were identified and quickly changed. Id like to see Mark Jackson as coach

I hope AR gets the message D'Antoni is trying to give him: play with more energy, strength and fire- thats what he needs to do, but I worry AR will just start to lose confidence and sulk. We really need him to turn it up come the actual season, and I'm still hoping its just the fact that it's pre-season thats to blame.

knicks1248 wrote:

Mray20 wrote:Here we go again, I got a bad feeling Randolph will be in the doghouse which is only going to hurt his trade value should we need to use him as trad bait.

I doubt that, he was in don nelson dog house and got traded with glowing reviews despite only playing 33 games..

he should play with a chip on his shoulders, not a brick

AnubisADL wrote:

The only thing noteworthy in last night's 118-91 Sixers' victory over the depleted Knicks was Fields officially earning a rotation spot, Mike D'Antoni said after the game.
Fields, selected 39th in the second round and whom several teams did not view as "draftable," has earned his way into the top nine or 10 after another gritty 15-point, 6-of-12, three-rebound, three-assist performance.

"It means he's going to find some time," D'Antoni said. "I've got to find some time for him. He's played well. He's made the case."

With three starters out, Amar'e Stoudemire (resting), Danilo Gallinari (wrist) and Wilson Chandler (calf), the Knicks' blowout loss was meaningless except for Fields' showing.
"I heard that stuff [about possibly not being drafted] and you play with a chip on your shoulder," said the speedy Landry.

Fields' gain could be Anthony Randolph's loss. Randolph was put into the starting lineup and shot 2 of 8. Randolph's minutes could be slipping away, even if it's not politically correct with the Knicks looking to include him in a Carmelo Anthony trade.

"I didn't think he came out with any energy," D'Antoni said. "He's not that physically strong. I saw a weakness out there."

Source: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/landry_has_spot_in_mix_ie7n3uYVjjsfv1xNFLpjAJ

Now D'Antoni is telling the truth but that cant help Randolph's confidence.

I actually like MDA's candor at times, but this is a case where he should have used other words to express his concern.

Some players can take the criticism or doubts and use them as fuel, others don't react well and lose confidence. I think Randolph is in the second category.

I don't think he should have made the comments.

Paladin55 wrote:
I actually like MDA's candor at times, but this is a case where he should have used other words to express his concern.

Some players can take the criticism or doubts and use them as fuel, others don't react well and lose confidence. I think Randolph is in the second category.

I don't think he should have made the comments.

This is actually a very good assessment. MDA is not showing good leadership skills or EQ in this case.

WHen MDA does that we don't like it cuz he undercuts trade value (like nobody scouts before a trade!!!!!)

Some want Buddy Mark Jax cuz his friendly TV manner would be effective warm and nice for the fragile "Camby" like athletic players.

Nellie was insane to have not played "KG2" but when MDA gets in his grill we are injurying AR?

Looks like the ship has sunk before it left the dock!