C - Bender
PF - Lee
SF - Gallo
SG - Chandler
PG - Anyone but Duhon

JrZyHuStLa wrote:Starting 5.

C - Bender
PF - Lee
SF - Gallo
SG - Chandler
PG - Anyone but Duhon

I like Bender a lot, but I don't think he can handle a full time role right now. Someone mentioned an OK4 signing or trade in another thread. I think OK4 would definitely compliment No D Lee.

misterearl wrote:The Knicks would be wise to take a page from the Mark Cuban Handbook and change from the cramped kiddie seats on the bench to something more in tune with a seven footers knees and back. The Herman Miller chairs on the Dallas sideline are a touch of class and precaution.

What a terrific idea. It's hard to believe the crap these guys have to sit on. Kills the back.

Hey Brian, please tell management about this idea and get Jimmy D to pony up a few thou and get it done. Small investment with high reward (i.e., better posture, less fatigue, fewer back-related traumas, and grateful players.) What's not to love about this idea? I bought myself one of the HM chairs last year for $600 (barely used) and it has hugely helped me. I work at a laptop all day, so it's important for my back.

martin wrote:

Moonangie wrote:

misterearl wrote:The Knicks would be wise to take a page from the Mark Cuban Handbook and change from the cramped kiddie seats on the bench to something more in tune with a seven footers knees and back. The Herman Miller chairs on the Dallas sideline are a touch of class and precaution.

What a terrific idea. It's hard to believe the crap these guys have to sit on. Kills the back.

Hey Brian, please tell management about this idea and get Jimmy D to pony up a few thou and get it done. Small investment with high reward (i.e., better posture, less fatigue, fewer back-related traumas, and grateful players.) What's not to love about this idea? I bought myself one of the HM chairs last year for $600 (barely used) and it has hugely helped me. I work at a laptop all day, so it's important for my back.

take another looksie, when some of the bigger guys go to sit they do have big old pads for them. Saw JJ use them the other night and perhaps someone else. But you are right, don't know why the NBA doesn't call for all the stadiums to lower the area where the players sit and allow them to bring in bigger chairs. Nate will needs something special. Special Nate.

A high chair?

martin wrote:

BasketballJones wrote:

martin wrote:

Moonangie wrote:

misterearl wrote:The Knicks would be wise to take a page from the Mark Cuban Handbook and change from the cramped kiddie seats on the bench to something more in tune with a seven footers knees and back. The Herman Miller chairs on the Dallas sideline are a touch of class and precaution.

What a terrific idea. It's hard to believe the crap these guys have to sit on. Kills the back.

Hey Brian, please tell management about this idea and get Jimmy D to pony up a few thou and get it done. Small investment with high reward (i.e., better posture, less fatigue, fewer back-related traumas, and grateful players.) What's not to love about this idea? I bought myself one of the HM chairs last year for $600 (barely used) and it has hugely helped me. I work at a laptop all day, so it's important for my back.

take another looksie, when some of the bigger guys go to sit they do have big old pads for them. Saw JJ use them the other night and perhaps someone else. But you are right, don't know why the NBA doesn't call for all the stadiums to lower the area where the players sit and allow them to bring in bigger chairs. Nate will needs something special. Special Nate.

A high chair?

A low chair

a booster seat

fishmike wrote:

orangeblobman wrote:Imagine what he could do with cartilage?

your alive? YOUR ALIVE!!!!!!! EVERYONE ORANGE IS ALLLIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE!!!!!!!!!

I thought you were killing yourself if Bender ever got minutes. Welcome back

OH NO I'M A MONSTER, AHHHH.

GodSaveTheKnicks wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

JrZyHuStLa wrote:Starting 5.

C - Bender
PF - Lee
SF - Gallo
SG - Chandler
PG - Anyone but Duhon

I like Bender a lot, but I don't think he can handle a full time role right now. Someone mentioned an OK4 signing or trade in another thread. I think OK4 would definitely compliment No D Lee.

Given that Bender can't handle major minutes..

Which of these 7 footers should be getting more PT:

Curry
Hill
Milicic

???

Right now, the 8 man rotation is working. I really can't see which big they can replace.

8 man rotation (bigs only)
No D Lee
Fishlips
Gallo
Al Harrington
The Mayor
Bender

Guards are Dudu, TD (Hughes replaces TD when he is healthy)

I would really love for Hill to get some burn but I think Fishlips is being showcased, so until the trading deadline, Hill be stuck in the bench.

TMS wrote:

NJPlayer79 wrote:Bender has looked great, I just hope that D'Antoni doesn't get tempted to play him more because he wouldn't hold up...

he's looked great shooting the 3 but otherwise i think he looks very rusty to be honest... to be expected after not playing for 4 years & his conditioning seems better than i would have expected, but he looks uncomfortable handling the ball & has been getting his shots stuffed at the rim... at least he's going up strong, i'll give him credit for that... he's been able to stand up to contact & get back up which is encouraging... his past injury history is always worrisome when u see him take a fall, but so far so good... it was a good signing... now if only we could get Jordan Hill worked back into the rotation after the deadline, i'll be even happier.

Bender's bball IQ is evident when he plays. His jumper is a very pleasant surprise. He drives well to the basket. I can see why Donnie traded for him in Indiana.

NJPlayer79 wrote:Bender is solid but Jordan Hill's development has to be an important part of the planning process for us. We passed up on Ty Lawson, Brandon Jennings, etc. among others, and to take a guy with the #8 pick overall, he needs to pan out.

Especially when we don't have one coming this year.

agree 100% Jordan Hill's development should be taking precedence right now but we're all haters if we question MDA's methods.

TMS wrote:

NJPlayer79 wrote:Bender is solid but Jordan Hill's development has to be an important part of the planning process for us. We passed up on Ty Lawson, Brandon Jennings, etc. among others, and to take a guy with the #8 pick overall, he needs to pan out.

Especially when we don't have one coming this year.

agree 100% Jordan Hill's development should be taking precedence right now but we're all haters if we question MDA's methods.

I agree but I think the plan is to raise Fishlips trade value. They were trying it with Curry but gave up because they saw that it was only hurting his value more . I hope that JJSkinny gets traded soon. I think he might be heading to Washington or Houston.