Posted by Nalod:


The kid really has done a great job rounding out his game. Maybe getting his arse kicked by larry was the best thing for him in the long run.

What is amazing is the kids instinct for the ball. His outside shot and handle is average now, and in the NBA thats still saying a lot.

That Steal to seal game one might be the season's most important play. Without it they might be down 0-2 going to denver instead of 1-1. He has been making big plays at big moments.

Guys like this are not easy to find and should be coveted. DLee has this intangable instinct and while he is no "go to guy", he should be retained.

We can only hope he wants to stay here and be resonable about his price.

Its pretty amazing that you've found a way to give Larry the credit for Ariza's imporvement when Larry didn't like him, benched him and got him booted out of town. Those are some pretty rosy colored glasses your wearing there. If there is any connection to be made with the knicks, its that Isiah drafted this kid in the 2nd round.

His stroke is pretty sweet, but when you play with great players you get nice looks. If he continues to work hard, he can become something, he physically has everything he needs, its just a matter of putting in the work at this point. BUt I don't regret not having him or any of the other talent that has slipped through our hands, because with this cluster**** of an organization we have, none of those guys would have reached their full potential.