Posted by godot:

At first I strongly disagreed with the idea we needed more effort. Then it dawned on me that you are right. The effort needs to be there for the first unit. They need to hold their own against other starting lineups. Then our second unit can run the other team into the ground. Last year the second unit almost always had to come from behind by 20 points far too often.

I believe that the addition of Zach, and a healthy Q will change that this year.

Then perimeter defense and turn overs need to be addressed. Blocked shots is a canard in my opinion. Solid help defense is what is really needed. Blocked shots and dunks are what makes it more fun for the fans, but don't necessarily add more wins.

Last year the Knicks where the worst in TO per, near worst in Assists per, and near worst in defense.

Good post. I agree, for the most part, and think you got what I was saying.

Posted by EnySpree:

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Aside from that, the knicks need to do a better job of manning up on the 3pt line. The knicks double team everybody for no reason. They also double off of the 3pts specialists of the league. That's the game right there. This is not all on craw either cuz everyone especially Q are guilty.
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Agreed. This kills me. If you go to the games you can always spot the open man on the opposing team that's going to get the pass and bury the long range shot. It drives me crazy.

10. Quentin Richardson wincing after a layup

9. Marbury favoring his right knee

8. Renaldo Balkman with a high-top fade

7. Nate beating his chest

6. Not fighting back from a 20 point deficit

5. The Garden public address announcer feigninig false enthusiasm during player introductions

4. Jerome James limping

3. Malik Rose attempting anything beyond 15 feet

2. Anucha in a bikini

1. Fans booing any of the rookies