Key thing is this. Everything has to go right for this franchise to build a contender. Everything. It never does, so they won't. They'll just have another middle of the road club after this off-season and during Melo's tenure.

http://knickerblogger.net/this-is-why-the-knicks-have-no-hope/

This Is Why The Knicks Have No Hope
By Mike Kurylo - Published: 03/19/2015

As I said previously, I have little faith that this Knicks team will be good in the future. You might come to this conclusion from a number of indicators. You could look at their 14-53 record this season, tied for worst in the league. You could look at Phil Jackson’s tenure and there’s plenty of red flags there. The botching of the Steve Kerr hiring. The questionable hiring of Derek Fisher. The weird statements/tweets. The paltry returns on traded players. You could look at their eschewing of advanced statistics, as ESPN rated them 121 out of 122 professional franchises in using any reasonable numerical evidence to help assist with making decisions in a billion dollar field.

But if this report is true, it would indicate that there is no hope that this Knicks front office has any clue on how to build a winning NBA team.

"[Andrea Bargnani’s] two injury-filled, unproductive seasons with the Knicks will end next month but there is already a sense that team president Phil Jackson, encouraged by Bargnani’s play over the past 20 games, will strongly consider re-signing the free agent forward… for the right price, of course."

And folks that is the canary in the coal mine.

Remember for the Knicks to have any hope the likeliest scenario is for them to pick the best pro in the NBA draft, AND grab a top notch free agent this summer, AND make sure that the draft pick, the free agent and Carmelo Anthony complement each other on the court, AND pick up the right complementary players to fill out the rest of the roster. This is the corner they’ve painted themselves into by re-signing Anthony to a huge contract, giving him a no-trade clause, and giving away future first round picks.

And for the above scenario to come true, the Knicks need someone at the helm that understands how to evaluate NBA talent. If Phil Jackson resigns Andrea Bargnani to do anything more than shoot tshirts out of a cannon, he proves that he is not qualified to run this team.

Splat wrote:He says exactly what I've said. Exactly. Hmmm

Key thing is this. Everything has to go right for this franchise to build a contender. Everything. It never does, so they won't. They'll just have another middle of the road club after this off-season and during Melo's tenure.

http://knickerblogger.net/this-is-why-the-knicks-have-no-hope/

This Is Why The Knicks Have No Hope
By Mike Kurylo - Published: 03/19/2015

As I said previously, I have little faith that this Knicks team will be good in the future. You might come to this conclusion from a number of indicators. You could look at their 14-53 record this season, tied for worst in the league. You could look at Phil Jackson’s tenure and there’s plenty of red flags there. The botching of the Steve Kerr hiring. The questionable hiring of Derek Fisher. The weird statements/tweets. The paltry returns on traded players. You could look at their eschewing of advanced statistics, as ESPN rated them 121 out of 122 professional franchises in using any reasonable numerical evidence to help assist with making decisions in a billion dollar field.

But if this report is true, it would indicate that there is no hope that this Knicks front office has any clue on how to build a winning NBA team.

"[Andrea Bargnani’s] two injury-filled, unproductive seasons with the Knicks will end next month but there is already a sense that team president Phil Jackson, encouraged by Bargnani’s play over the past 20 games, will strongly consider re-signing the free agent forward… for the right price, of course."

And folks that is the canary in the coal mine.

Remember for the Knicks to have any hope the likeliest scenario is for them to pick the best pro in the NBA draft, AND grab a top notch free agent this summer, AND make sure that the draft pick, the free agent and Carmelo Anthony complement each other on the court, AND pick up the right complementary players to fill out the rest of the roster. This is the corner they’ve painted themselves into by re-signing Anthony to a huge contract, giving him a no-trade clause, and giving away future first round picks.

And for the above scenario to come true, the Knicks need someone at the helm that understands how to evaluate NBA talent. If Phil Jackson resigns Andrea Bargnani to do anything more than shoot tshirts out of a cannon, he proves that he is not qualified to run this team.

oh ... so your gonna take credit for this train of thought?

Splat wrote:

mreinman wrote:

Splat wrote:He says exactly what I've said. Exactly. Hmmm

Key thing is this. Everything has to go right for this franchise to build a contender. Everything. It never does, so they won't. They'll just have another middle of the road club after this off-season and during Melo's tenure.

http://knickerblogger.net/this-is-why-the-knicks-have-no-hope/

This Is Why The Knicks Have No Hope
By Mike Kurylo - Published: 03/19/2015

As I said previously, I have little faith that this Knicks team will be good in the future. You might come to this conclusion from a number of indicators. You could look at their 14-53 record this season, tied for worst in the league. You could look at Phil Jackson’s tenure and there’s plenty of red flags there. The botching of the Steve Kerr hiring. The questionable hiring of Derek Fisher. The weird statements/tweets. The paltry returns on traded players. You could look at their eschewing of advanced statistics, as ESPN rated them 121 out of 122 professional franchises in using any reasonable numerical evidence to help assist with making decisions in a billion dollar field.

But if this report is true, it would indicate that there is no hope that this Knicks front office has any clue on how to build a winning NBA team.

"[Andrea Bargnani’s] two injury-filled, unproductive seasons with the Knicks will end next month but there is already a sense that team president Phil Jackson, encouraged by Bargnani’s play over the past 20 games, will strongly consider re-signing the free agent forward… for the right price, of course."

And folks that is the canary in the coal mine.

Remember for the Knicks to have any hope the likeliest scenario is for them to pick the best pro in the NBA draft, AND grab a top notch free agent this summer, AND make sure that the draft pick, the free agent and Carmelo Anthony complement each other on the court, AND pick up the right complementary players to fill out the rest of the roster. This is the corner they’ve painted themselves into by re-signing Anthony to a huge contract, giving him a no-trade clause, and giving away future first round picks.

And for the above scenario to come true, the Knicks need someone at the helm that understands how to evaluate NBA talent. If Phil Jackson resigns Andrea Bargnani to do anything more than shoot tshirts out of a cannon, he proves that he is not qualified to run this team.

oh ... so your gonna take credit for this train of thought?

Of course I'm going to say I've been saying everything he says today down to the letter. So what's your point? Attribution? I don't care.

of course he is right ... I should get the credit!

Splat wrote:

mreinman wrote:

Splat wrote:

mreinman wrote:

Splat wrote:He says exactly what I've said. Exactly. Hmmm

Key thing is this. Everything has to go right for this franchise to build a contender. Everything. It never does, so they won't. They'll just have another middle of the road club after this off-season and during Melo's tenure.

http://knickerblogger.net/this-is-why-the-knicks-have-no-hope/

This Is Why The Knicks Have No Hope
By Mike Kurylo - Published: 03/19/2015

As I said previously, I have little faith that this Knicks team will be good in the future. You might come to this conclusion from a number of indicators. You could look at their 14-53 record this season, tied for worst in the league. You could look at Phil Jackson’s tenure and there’s plenty of red flags there. The botching of the Steve Kerr hiring. The questionable hiring of Derek Fisher. The weird statements/tweets. The paltry returns on traded players. You could look at their eschewing of advanced statistics, as ESPN rated them 121 out of 122 professional franchises in using any reasonable numerical evidence to help assist with making decisions in a billion dollar field.

But if this report is true, it would indicate that there is no hope that this Knicks front office has any clue on how to build a winning NBA team.

"[Andrea Bargnani’s] two injury-filled, unproductive seasons with the Knicks will end next month but there is already a sense that team president Phil Jackson, encouraged by Bargnani’s play over the past 20 games, will strongly consider re-signing the free agent forward… for the right price, of course."

And folks that is the canary in the coal mine.

Remember for the Knicks to have any hope the likeliest scenario is for them to pick the best pro in the NBA draft, AND grab a top notch free agent this summer, AND make sure that the draft pick, the free agent and Carmelo Anthony complement each other on the court, AND pick up the right complementary players to fill out the rest of the roster. This is the corner they’ve painted themselves into by re-signing Anthony to a huge contract, giving him a no-trade clause, and giving away future first round picks.

And for the above scenario to come true, the Knicks need someone at the helm that understands how to evaluate NBA talent. If Phil Jackson resigns Andrea Bargnani to do anything more than shoot tshirts out of a cannon, he proves that he is not qualified to run this team.

oh ... so your gonna take credit for this train of thought?

Of course I'm going to say I've been saying everything he says today down to the letter. So what's your point? Attribution? I don't care.

of course he is right ... I should get the credit!

OK, the glory goes exclusively to you. Would you care to derail the thread any further el capitan?

well ... yes.

I would like to say that I am happy that someone realizes what I have been saying about Phil ignoring metrics and analytics.

Now its all yours.

Swishfm3 wrote:who the hell is Mike Kurylo and why does his opinion matter so much?

who cares who he is ... he hit it on the nose.

What I don't understand is why put yourself (any fan that really hates their team) through this torture? Why live and breath so much negative pain? Why login and listen to all the positive threads if it hurts to even smile at any glimmer of hope? I would've moved on a long time ago, probably around the time they traded Ewing, because the knicks have been bad for a very long time, even when they were good in the 90's. I'm asking a serious question, not trying to be a smart azz...This is not directed at Splat.....This is for any fan that hates the knicks. Or any fan that thinks the knicks will never do anything right, under Dolan and now Phil or Melo. Because once Phil and Melo leaves, they will get replaced by somebody similar. Thats how Dolan does business. Thats his track record.

There are other teams in the NBA in a much better position, with better owners, GMs, Coach, and players. Personally, if I wasn't born and raised a Knick....If I didn't breath orange and blue....I would've left a long time ago. I have childhood friends that are laker fans, that live in Harlem and I have no bad feeling towards them. They have teased me for years, but I'm a different dude.

I put too much into this team to turn back now. One thing I always tell them, is stay true to your team, which is what I try to do....Battling against all the other non knick fans for years.....To be honest, it's a little discouraging to hear some knick fans sound just like all the non knick fans.....I'm like damn, I have to battle these dudes all the time, then sign on to a knick site and have the same exact battles with knick fans.....

It's like having a wife that everybody calls ugly.....But you continue to tell them and yourself, all about her pretty side. And how she's pretty on the inside as well. Or maybe some just get a divorce every 5 years.

This is a general question....

Swishfm3 wrote:

mreinman wrote:

Swishfm3 wrote:who the hell is Mike Kurylo and why does his opinion matter so much?

who cares who he is ... he hit it on the nose.

Because he shares the same POV as you?...got it!

DrAlphaeus wrote:Swishfm3: Kurylo is the main writer for Knickerblogger.net. Been one of the best Knicks blogs for a while now. His byline is on the UK front page practically everyday.

Thanks Dr.Alphaeus.
Folks get real defensive and get their feelings hurt quite easily around here. I really had no idea who this guy and was curious as to why Splat and Mreinman were gushing over his blog like a bunch of middle age school girls.

yes ... I like when my defensive feelings are validated ... LOL

do you mind if I don't share your opinion?

I'm going away now....This was not intended to be an attack on anyone here...maybe I should have worded my question differently. my bad.

nyk4ever wrote:oh yeah, now i remember why i used the term circle-jerk

OK, now I know why you will always revert to being nothing more than a stalker and why you're going on my ignored list. Buh bye

everyone should just respect others opinions.

There was nothing wrong with this OP

Swishfm3 wrote:

mreinman wrote:

Swishfm3 wrote:who the hell is Mike Kurylo and why does his opinion matter so much?

who cares who he is ... he hit it on the nose.

Because he shares the same POV as you?...got it!

DrAlphaeus wrote:Swishfm3: Kurylo is the main writer for Knickerblogger.net. Been one of the best Knicks blogs for a while now. His byline is on the UK front page practically everyday.

Thanks Dr.Alphaeus.
Folks get real defensive and get their feelings hurt quite easily around here. I really had no idea who this guy and was curious as to why Splat and Mreinman were gushing over his blog like a bunch of middle age school girls.

All good homie! I just figured you didn't know who dude was! I like that blog, I was surprised at how blunt the post was!