Posted by martin:
Posted by nixroc:
The real problem for this team -- which I do think has a future -- is pride. They need to watch films of Ewing, Oakley, Mason and LJ. How many times would you see Cassel dance after a 3 with those guys on the court (or even in Detriot with Ben Wallace on the floor). Or how many times would RJ go in for an unchallenged dunk. Instead they would be taking trips to the foul line with a few nicks and bruises. When the current Knicks get that kind of attitude, they will improve quickly.
pride is definitely part of it, but which vets are stepping up showing the kids how to play and how to act? That's part of the problem too. Most of the guys don't care for Marbury, JRose is new, MRose can't shoot or doesn't play so his influence is curbed, same with JJ. Craw and Q suck so they can't lead by example. It's tough out there.
For all LBs worth he is a hall a fame coach that teaches talanted players how to play smart basketball at the level they need to be.
the rotation is the main reaseon we are in this calamity. With the addition of Curry looking totally loss for more then 80% of the games he's played, and he's so far out of shape along with his brother JJ, plus a new system.
Q is also a loss wounded puppy and seems like TT 2nd coming, plus has been slowed by injury and baffleness.
Nate still thinks he's in college.
Frye loses confidence becuase of the rotation, and the respect opponents now show him
M.Rose, ( come on) be for real.. whats is he doing on the court in crunch time or ever for the matter.
Penny..Are u serious (working out in houston like it's JULY)
Ariza. How did he not spend the summer shooting 1000 to 2000 jumpers a day, this guy is offensive nightmare for his position.
Steph really wants to win and has played well for most of the season, but with out no perimeter sharp shooter, and limited (very limited) time at the 2g plus injury, and a new coach who wants pg play out of him, it's pretty obvious.
Mo and LEE need to be a consitant part of the rotation, play today and DNP CD the next day is horrible for any player ( one of the dumbest rules the NBA has made with the active today off tommorow).
And LB, JVG and Pat riley Need to wake up and stop living in the past, and even some of u. The physical play has gone out the window. Hard fouls, and impeeding progress gets you in serious foul trouble, flagrants, technicals, and your best player seating on the bench.
2/9/2006 12:08 PM
