JoeC - please tell me you didn't suggest Jumaine Jones instead of Jared Jeffries

Please

Now you just talking crazy

>>Bonzi, Balkman, and Lee(who at least has developed an offensive game) are similiar players in what they bring to the table

Bonzi is an obsolete, undersized, small forward with baggage

Balkman is a budding track man who can play three positions

Lee is a power forward with decent instincts for the ball

similar?

C'mon

[Edited by - misterearl on 08-08-2006 09:45 AM]

Bippity - like who?

I like Paul Miller.

Posted by misterearl:

Bippity - like who?

I like Paul Miller.

you mean the PF who barely got a rebound during Summer League action in Vegas?

>>An interior player at 6-5

JoeC - howe many 6'5 interior players are there in the NBA?

This ain't college.

C'mon dude.

Get with the program

There is NOTHING wrong with what Isiah has done with this roster over the last 2 years. Every move hasn't been perfect, but overall he's been VERY GOOD.

Last summer we need size and he got us Curry, Frye, Lee and james!!! Rank on James all you like, but he's a big body and we didn't have anyone like that. Now he's marginalized so that he can't hurt us. He's 6 fouls that can be used to help deal with a guy like Shaq. He got read the riot act and will likely come in to camp in better shape.

This year we needed defenders and Isiah got us that. We really don't have many weaknesses now. Sure we don't have a PURE deep shooter, but the guys we have aren't slouches either. Jamal and Nate can hit from deep and WILL provide that this year. If QRich can stay healthy he also can hit some shots. With our new offense we won't have to be a great perimeter team just decent and I think Steph and Francis will be more relaxed when they haven't been told NOT to shoot the 3.

But that's OK, some of you guys keep doubting this team, cuz you're gonna be in for a shock this year. Wait until you see Steph and Francis playing loose and doing what they do best. We're talking about guys who can play at an All Star level when they're not being held back. Contrary to what some may think there will be plenty of shots to go around, since this team won't be looking to slow it down and limit possessions like LB wanted. We'll be looking to keep the tempo high and increase the number of possessions a game. Last year showed one thing and that was this team plays better at a higher tempo. 15 of the 23 wins came when we hit 100 pts. Now this doesn't mean we're gonna play careless ball with no defense so don't go starting that crap either.

We'll just try to win games a different way than LB wanted. LB is a HORRIBLE offensive coach and if he can't have a team that defends at a high level he can't win. That's not the case for every coach. Mike D'Antoni is one guy who does it a bit different. Sure they play D, but its their offense that is the strength of the team. If Amare and KT were healthy they might have made it to the Finals with that style and bit better D. We will be a similar team tho with a different offensive style. We'll play D, but our offense will be our biggest weapon.

Martin - yup

Is David Wrights contract too long?

Jose Reyes?

I sht myself on this one...


At 6 feet 11 inches and 240 pounds, Jeffries is a long, lithe defender who can play shooting guard and both forward slots. In a pinch, he can even defend some centers. Last season, he guarded the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant (6-6), the Timberwolves’ Kevin Garnett (6-11) and the Rockets’ Yao Ming (7-6).

Posted by misterearl:

Rich - it ain't your money

Duh. The point is that because almost every player on the roster is vastly overpaid (and because first round picks are owed as the result of bad trades) it's virtually impossible for any Knick GM to add a superstar to this group either through free agency or the draft.

I would like to see the Knicks win another championship before I die. It's been 33 years. If it takes another 33 years, it's not going to happen.

http://www.nypost.com/sports/knicks/knicks_wiz_kid_knicks_fred_kerber.htm

"He helps them with size and athleticism," one opposing team exec offered of Jeffries. "If they keep their rotation the same and everyone is determined to make Larry (Brown) look bad, they'll have a successful season."