TkF the nets stunk for so long and they always had great picks coming their way(no playoffs). But along comes Rod Thorn (commissioner's office) and they make a few changes and boom they are right there . Why didn't anybody say Jason Kidd fell into Thorn's lap? Kidd had just got finish hitting his wife, Jerry Colangelo had to trade him because of the bad rep he would get all over the league ESPECIALLY ON WEST COAST.

Posted by playa2:

TkF the nets stunk for so long and they always had great picks coming their way(no playoffs). But along comes Rod Thorn (commissioner's office) and they make a few changes and boom they are right there . Why didn't anybody say Jason Kidd fell into Thorn's lap? Kidd had just got finish hitting his wife, Jerry Colangelo had to trade him because of the bad rep he would get all over the league ESPECIALLY ON WEST COAST.

playa you sound stupid, that was a huge risk for the nets and it payed off, thorne made a good calculated risk getting rid of the talented but selfish Marbury for the more accomplished and team oriented Kidd, brilliant move, falling into the nets lap as you put it is BS. Then they draft kenyon(whom I hate) but it was a good move and then the trade of Griffin for Jefferson and collins was great. Griffin is a headcase, and Jefferson is a exciting wingman to run with kittles and kidd. But again, george wanted a winner, put the right people in office to make the right moves and...... don't look now.. the nets are good!!!

[Edited by - tkf on 10/26/2003 01:27:57]

What are you talking about TKF? The nets need to get better , they stunk for so long what do you expect with all those high picks. But Kidd still fell in their laps. Kidd was the best pt guard in the league so to trade him for Marbury was crazy. I told you that because he hit his wife and it made the paper he had to get rid of him. Thorn got lucky when he picked up Kidd period.

TFK what don't you understand? If kidd didn't hit his wife and the news didn't run with that story ,kidd would have stayed in phoenix. Think about it, THAT'S A PLAYER FALLING INTO THORN'S LAP!

[Edited by - playa2 on 11/30/2003 08:28:28]

Soon the Knicks will have the sort of depth in the front court they had during those 14 consecutive playoff appearances. The Eastern Conference offers few challenges, but any team that features the tag team of Dikembe Mutombo and McDyess (with Kurt Thomas as the big guys' backup) certainly won't lose in the rebound catergory.


Another note: When McDyess is activated, rookie PF Michael Sweetney is expected to go on the injured list. Sweetney, who failed to make the rotation, has looked lost in nine appearances and could stand to lose a few pounds. WORD UP! Layden a lot of post'a don't have patience , forgive them for running off at the mouth with low basketball IQ to their credit, but I for one was willing to wait to see this team you had envisioned all along to come to pass. Thanks for the latest moves that will propel us to the top of the Eastern Conference and dethroned the defending champs(NETS). We are turning the corner with Layden and Chaney and some can't stand it. YES.... AND IT COUNTS.

[Edited by - playa2 on 11/30/2003 08:39:41]

You have GOT to be kidding me.

We still have no PG (and please don't tell me that Ward and Eisley are the answers), and Keith Van Horn is basically stealing money with his inconsistent, crappy play. I guess the pressure is getting to KVH, being Scott Bin Layden's poster boy and all.

Watch out, BRD errr I mean Keith Van Suck... saying things like that means "you're not a fan"... "No fan would want their team to lose."

You'll find that in the Knicks vs Hornets thread.

hahahahahahaha... this place is nuts... the word ASSCLOWN will be edited once the mods wake up... lol

Trust me... i know how you feel. I bought a season ticket package w/ the magic just so i can see the two games here. I figured watching one of my favorite players (TMAC) would be a bonus.... but this season has been horrible. At least I got to see a knick win though. And I really hate the fact that this team keeps winning cuz i want to cheer for them so bad. But where can this team possibly take us? Can we even beat ANYONE out west in a series? It's all heartbreak.

I think that dividing up playing time is going to be awfully interesting over the next few weeks. I suspect that McDyess's minutes will be held under 24mpg until at least the All-star break, which nicely chops away all of Harrington and 'Spoon's minutes. Both of these could be useful role players, but in order to rid ourselves of both of them, we'd likely need to take on 1 bigger (useless) contract.

I could see the Suns making good use of both of them--- their frontcourt outside of Amare really stinks. You know you're in big trouble when you have the ageless Scott Williams starting for you. I'd rather have either of these guys in there any day.

I think the Raptors are done w/ the Knicks--- getting the promising yet undersized Lonnie Baxter is good reason. Then again, sometimes you can never have too many undersized PFs.

I'd like to see Lampe get off the injured list, if only to see him sit there in a jersey alongside Sweetney... though perhaps Sweetney simply needs to get himself injured for the enthusiastic Lampe to get his ass off the pine and in uniform.

What I don't understand is how everyone is so keyed on "contending for a championship." How many teams have won a championship in the last decade? Only 3 out of almost 30. Some of you still assume that just because you draft a few neophytes, you automatically assend to "Championship" level competition. It just isn't so. It isn't the team setting you up for heartbreak... you're just deluding yourself.

The reality of being a sports fan is that more often than not, the chances of your team winning it all are slim to none. Yeah, I know, the last few years it's seemed that the knicks have fared worse than some other teams, and I know we were all spoiled by all those years of relative good-fortune. But try to appreciate the team as assembled, or else you'll miss some good basketball.

Think about... Deke is a Hall of Famer. He's in a Knick uniform. Appreciate it. Allan is playing more confident and productive basketball than any Knick 2-guard in a while. Appreciate it. Charlie Ward has battled here for the better part of a decade, and probably won't be here next year. Appreciate that too.

I'm not saying swallow every load Layden and Dolan shoot off at the unsuspecting New York sports fan base. But when a team that's played as poorly as this squad has finally beats a few quality teams in winning four out of five, stop Hatin' for a second and appreciate it.