[ IMAGES: Images ON turn off | ACCOUNT: User Status is LOCKED why? ]

Former Top Prep in 2005 will Enter NBA Draft
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum
Page 2 of 2 ‹ Previous 1  2 
« Reply To Topic
Author Thread
Bippity10
Posts: 13999
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 1/26/2004
Member: #574
4/22/2008  10:13 AM
Maybe we can wait for Donnie's next pick. If he picks a bust, let's just see what NY's reaction will be.
I just hope that people will like me
AUTOADVERT
playa2
Posts: 34922
Alba Posts: 15
Joined: 5/15/2003
Member: #407
4/22/2008  1:51 PM
What I am looking for is a greater accountability league wide(announcers-fans-writers) when scouts or Gm's continue to take chances on questionable players whether it be lack of ability or off the court issues.

This is a MAJOR investment, atleast that's what they tell us all the time.

If the leagues standard is so high, why aren't they spending more time evaluating talent, so if the kid isn't ready in their opinion ...just don't draft them.

[Edited by - playa2 on 22-04-2008 13:52]
JAMES DOLAN on Isiah : He's a good friend of mine and of the organization and I will continue to solicit his views. He will always have strong ties to me and the team.
bitty41
Posts: 22316
Alba Posts: 5
Joined: 12/3/2006
Member: #1215
4/22/2008  2:23 PM
Posted by playa2:

What I am looking for is a greater accountability league wide(announcers-fans-writers) when scouts or Gm's continue to take chances on questionable players whether it be lack of ability or off the court issues.

This is a MAJOR investment, atleast that's what they tell us all the time.

If the leagues standard is so high, why aren't they spending more time evaluating talent, so if the kid isn't ready in their opinion ...just don't draft them.

[Edited by - playa2 on 22-04-2008 13:52]

GMs are held accountable if enough draft picks, signings, etc don't pan out they get fired. I can't speak about the media outlets in other cities but in NY GMs are villifed if they pick total flops. I do think most of the blame should fall on the draftee' shoulders because at some point you have to take responsibility for your choices. So if you choose to enter the NBA draft before your ready or in many cases don't put the work in to get ready for the NBA game then they have no one to blame but themselves. If you are talking about the high talent level (potential lotto picks talent) the major difference between the ones who make it and the ones who flame out is work ethic.
Nalod
Posts: 72123
Alba Posts: 155
Joined: 12/24/2003
Member: #508
USA
4/22/2008  3:46 PM
Whats he been arrested for?
fishmike
Posts: 53902
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 7/19/2002
Member: #298
USA
4/22/2008  4:54 PM
Posted by playa2:

What I am looking for is a greater accountability league wide(announcers-fans-writers) when scouts or Gm's continue to take chances on questionable players whether it be lack of ability or off the court issues.

This is a MAJOR investment, atleast that's what they tell us all the time.

If the leagues standard is so high, why aren't they spending more time evaluating talent, so if the kid isn't ready in their opinion ...just don't draft them.

[Edited by - playa2 on 22-04-2008 13:52]
you never answered the question. What is "more accountability" ???


"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
playa2
Posts: 34922
Alba Posts: 15
Joined: 5/15/2003
Member: #407
4/22/2008  6:59 PM
Posted by fishmike:
Posted by playa2:

What I am looking for is a greater accountability league wide(announcers-fans-writers) when scouts or Gm's continue to take chances on questionable players whether it be lack of ability or off the court issues.

This is a MAJOR investment, atleast that's what they tell us all the time.

If the leagues standard is so high, why aren't they spending more time evaluating talent, so if the kid isn't ready in their opinion ...just don't draft them.

[Edited by - playa2 on 22-04-2008 13:52]
you never answered the question. What is "more accountability" ???

Fishmike I answered it in the above post.

There is no other corporate job where the foot soldier(PLAYER) takes most of the blame when millions of dollars are being invested on a product that doesn't have what it takes to stay and perform at a high level after months of evaluating them before draft day.

Only the NBA.

JAMES DOLAN on Isiah : He's a good friend of mine and of the organization and I will continue to solicit his views. He will always have strong ties to me and the team.
Bippity10
Posts: 13999
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 1/26/2004
Member: #574
4/23/2008  11:25 AM
Dodgeball
I just hope that people will like me
playa2
Posts: 34922
Alba Posts: 15
Joined: 5/15/2003
Member: #407
4/23/2008  4:23 PM
Let's not be naive fellas.
JAMES DOLAN on Isiah : He's a good friend of mine and of the organization and I will continue to solicit his views. He will always have strong ties to me and the team.
nyk4ever
Posts: 41010
Alba Posts: 12
Joined: 1/12/2005
Member: #848
USA
4/23/2008  4:27 PM
A guy walked down the street. Playa proclaimed "CONSPIRACY!!!!!"

"OMG - did we just go on a two-trade-wining-streak?" -SupremeCommander
KNICKSdom
Posts: 20799
Alba Posts: 8
Joined: 1/17/2004
Member: #545
USA
4/23/2008  4:33 PM
who cares?
Knicks are happening and have a Unicorn.
Solace
Posts: 30002
Alba Posts: 20
Joined: 10/30/2003
Member: #479
USA
4/23/2008  5:48 PM
Posted by izybx:

Arrested six times in two years? Two jail sentences? I mean everybody makes mistakes, but this shows a pattern and a complete disregard for the law. Now you think hell stop? LOL. Once a perp always a perp, whoever wastes a pick on this kid will regret it.

Ugh. I agree, ridiculous. Not a chance in hell I would draft the guy. Though he's fit right in with our team of criminals. We could rename our team to the NY state penitentiary.
Wishing everyone well. I enjoyed posting here for a while, but as I matured I realized this forum isn't for me. We all evolve. Thanks for the memories everyone.
playa2
Posts: 34922
Alba Posts: 15
Joined: 5/15/2003
Member: #407
4/23/2008  9:04 PM
This my point, Gm's who take the chance and use poor judgement and blow it always get the free pass from the media and fans outside of NY ESPECIALLY.

Everyone is so quick to trash the player who's a bust, I thought this was a business the suits should get trashed, the player is making a great business decision by putting himself in the position to get drafted really high in the NBA draft. ?
JAMES DOLAN on Isiah : He's a good friend of mine and of the organization and I will continue to solicit his views. He will always have strong ties to me and the team.
Page 2 of 2 ‹ Previous 1  2 
« Reply To Topic
Former Top Prep in 2005 will Enter NBA Draft
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum

©2001-2025 ultimateknicks.comm All rights reserved. About Us.
This site is not affiliated with the NY Knicks or the National Basketball Association in any way.
You may visit the official NY Knicks web site by clicking here.

All times (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time.

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy