gunsnewing wrote:He is one of the few bright spots. I'm expecting big things from Shump and bringing JR back only stunts his development but at least we don't have to worry about that for a while. Unfortunately I see Shump, my favorite Knick the last 3yrs , getting traded at the deadline since he is our only asset. Since we gave up every last asset for Amare and Melo.

Shump showed major improvement offensively during the playorvieffss. His development is right where I had projected since his first interview as a knick on draft night 2010

Shump is a throwback Knick and I will always appreciate guys with heart who will do whatever it takes to win. Not fake heart like tyson and amare. Melo has heart but its dumb heart

They wouldn't trade Shump for just anybody though if they did trade him. You would be talking about a Rondo esc type player.

gunsnewing wrote:He is one of the few bright spots. I'm expecting big things from Shump and bringing JR back only stunts his development but at least we don't have to worry about that for a while. Unfortunately I see Shump, my favorite Knick the last 3yrs , getting traded at the deadline since he is our only asset. Since we gave up every last asset for Amare and Melo.

Shump showed major improvement offensively during the playoffs. His development is right where I had projected since his first interview as a knick on draft night 2010

Shump is a throwback Knick and I will always appreciate guys with heart who will do whatever it takes to win. Not fake heart like tyson and amare. Melo has heart but its dumb heart

Didn't he get drafted in 2011?

ChuckBuck wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:He is one of the few bright spots. I'm expecting big things from Shump and bringing JR back only stunts his development but at least we don't have to worry about that for a while. Unfortunately I see Shump, my favorite Knick the last 3yrs , getting traded at the deadline since he is our only asset. Since we gave up every last asset for Amare and Melo.

Shump showed major improvement offensively during the playoffs. His development is right where I had projected since his first interview as a knick on draft night 2010

Shump is a throwback Knick and I will always appreciate guys with heart who will do whatever it takes to win. Not fake heart like tyson and amare. Melo has heart but its dumb heart

Didn't he get drafted in 2011?

Yes my bad

hey we'll see

DurzoBlint wrote:some consistency with his jump shot but, Shump really, REALLY needs to make better decisions going to the rim. Has to become a better finisher...dude has been pretty poor in that are and he's too athletic and strong not to be a better finisher.

12pts, 4rbs, 3assists and 2steals.

Lol, was gonna say the exact same thing. Who would've thought huh -- he's become a very good 3-pt shooter yet doesn't finish as well as you'd think. Coming outta college, you would've expected the opposite. Not sure how this can be rectified -- maybe have Herb set up close to the rim with those forearm pads/blockers or whatever and continue to bang him around as he tries to finish? I dunno. It's not as simple as getting in the gym and putting up 500 extra shots a day...It's not really a repetition thing (or is it?). I don't think it's a 'he shies away from contact' thing either though. I don't think he's afraid of anything...Remember that big dunk he had on Garnett in Boston a couple of years ago? I remember another drive and finish against Cleveland at the Garden where he blew by Anthony Parker out high for a monster dunk...And I remember his 1st game back last year in London where he took off baseline and almost threw down a monster dunk before Monroe or someone got a piece of it. It's not really the throw downs -- when those prevent themselves, he converts -- it's more the smaller layup conversions in traffic he has problems with. The slightest contact seems to throw him off. You wouldn't think that -- this dude's strong physically and mentally. Judging by his plus size and athleticism, this aspect of the game shouldn't be that big an issue. Very happy with the way his jumper has progressed though. He's exceeded expectations here by a mile. Really looking forward to Shump taking the next step. I can't wait to get rolling!!!!

gunsnewing wrote:I don't know I rather keep Shump and retool after 2015 then trade him now in another trade where we get hosed for another teams castoff. Rondo would be intriguing but I would try everything not to include Shump

shumpert will never reach his potential on this team.. not a great environment. I would like to see him take less threes and work on being a better finisher, dribbler and develop that mid range jumper.. that is key.. but on this team, he just won't have that chance... the best thing for him would have been to develop he and lin in the backcourt, have healthy amare, and build a team with that.. at which point, looking at 2015 would have made more sense. You would truly have time to evaluate your young talent in larger roles.. we added another iso chucker to this team.. do you honestly think that shumpert is going to have a chance to expand his game on a team with carmelo, JR smith and now crapnani? This is not the spurs who created an environment where they are able to let a guy like kawai leonard fully develop... which is sad.. I think shumpert could be a better than decent player.. Honestly I think he will be gone in a year or two and you will hopefully get to see him reach his potential if it isn't too late..