Posted by rvhoss:

Half court pick and roll style game wins championships.

then how about getting in players who fit THAT style of game instead? i want a definite identity...that's why i feel a move like this makes sense...if Isiah's vision is based on Marbury picking & rolling, then we should have held onto KT & traded Crawford for a more traditional spot up shooter...all this back & forth in terms of roster moves that don't follow along any specific direction is frustrating to endure...the Knicks of the mid 90's was a tough defending, half court team that slowed the pace of the game to suit their strength in the frontcourt...this knick team is centered more on their G's...God forbid we implement a system where we take advantage of our personnel.

Really why is everyone so enamored with Marbury, his accomplishments besides being a 20 & 8 are really non-existent. I would do that trade in a heart beat, we get one of the best defenders at the power forward position improve our shot blocking, and really have a team that can run and gun…Obviously I would give up Sweets and Marbury and a 1st pick for Nene and K-Mart that’s a lot of muscle to add and give us added depth at the center position

only half court pick and roll teams win titles? Look at the Spurs and Det. Did anyone watch those series? If you break it down as different as they are the play to the same philosophy:
Dominate the glass and attack on defense. The second they get a board or a steal they push it for easy baskets and transition hoops (also known as running). If the other team's transition D is solid they pull it back into a half court set.

they are both running teams, but also solid in the half court.

I defend TMS completely here; Marbury is not the answer in our NYK backcourt. He was a temporary makeshift "star" brought in to put fannies in the seats and possibly revive interest in the Knicks. Now, he simply doesn't belong here. Trade his ass for the best package of first round picks that you can get, Isiah.
Pleeeeeeeaaaaasssssseeeee.

Posted by tkf:

Posted by fishmike:

why do people think Marbury cant play in an uptempo system? Getting him out of the halfcourt will be the best thing for him. This crap where he walks the ball up court is problem A. Pushing the ball doesnt do any good when the other 4 guys are behind you.

Lets see him in motion for once.

If Nate and Craw really are the PG combo of the future than fine... get Marbury playing at a high level and trade him from a point of strength. Whats the worst? Marbury plays 2 for awhile? Its got just as many advantages as disadvantages.

22/8 players that go the the FT line 7 times a game dont grow on trees here. He's 28. Moving him now would be a horrible mistake demonstrating a huge lack of patience.

Good point fish, I know a lot of us are real excited about the new young guys on the team, but there are times you need that player like marbury who can get to the line and score when you really need some points. And then there are the games when you need that one guy to take over.. Like you said 20/8 guys don't grow on trees... I think marbury can play uptempo, actually I know he can.. I don't know where this notion that he is just a half court player came from..

Great posts, and I'm done here.