martin wrote:

djsunyc wrote:knicks should sign iverson b/c the season is lost anyway.

but there was alot of talk here about this year being about developing and the system. iverson comes in and it all changes. it will be about him scoring 30 ppg while the others try to play with him. do you guys know what you want?

none of the players are smart enough to run the system right now, so it's not really being run. So no big deal, right?

i agree. but people just argue stuff b/c they like to. there was a strong stance about development and system for the longest time. and the word patience. 1-9 and all that's out the window for iverson. there is no patience - that was all hot air.

djsunyc wrote:

martin wrote:

djsunyc wrote:knicks should sign iverson b/c the season is lost anyway.

but there was alot of talk here about this year being about developing and the system. iverson comes in and it all changes. it will be about him scoring 30 ppg while the others try to play with him. do you guys know what you want?

none of the players are smart enough to run the system right now, so it's not really being run. So no big deal, right?

i agree. but people just argue stuff b/c they like to. there was a strong stance about development and system for the longest time. and the word patience. 1-9 and all that's out the window for iverson. there is no patience - that was all hot air.

DrAlphaeus wrote:

martin wrote:

djsunyc wrote:knicks should sign iverson b/c the season is lost anyway.

but there was alot of talk here about this year being about developing and the system. iverson comes in and it all changes. it will be about him scoring 30 ppg while the others try to play with him. do you guys know what you want?

none of the players are smart enough to run the system right now, so it's not really being run. So no big deal, right?

So let's discredit the system and the coaching staff altogether for some cheap thrills? Let's stunt the growth of the first rounders we do have for a couple of SportsCenter highlights? I'd rather see Gallo go off for 35 than A.I.

Harrington doesn't fit the system nor will he ever get it. That's doesn't mean MDA and the coaching staff isn't trying to implement it the best they can nor does it mean that there is not player development. The addition of AI has nothing to do with player development or system. It has more to do with heart and scoring, both of which are also lacking on the team.

cooch2584 wrote:I honestly dont understand why some of you dont want AI. He would be a rent a pg/sg, wont take mins from TD and kick dudus butt to the side of the road. Him,TD,Nate not a bad rotation and lets not forget hes a HOFER. Are you kidding me?

The issue isn't the minutes he takes away, the issue is shots.

People are saying, "well, Gallo isn't getting shots anyway". So, the correct solution is to get the man those shots! Not concede to the current reality.

Again, you can spread Duhon's minutes around. But how about hoping Duhon gets out of his funk and plays like he did the first half of last season? Hey, if he only has a 1/2 season in his tank, maybe it will be after the All-Star break this time and we end the season with some nice win streaks, leaving a positive taste in the league's mouth going into the FA market.

orangeblobman wrote:YOU GOTTA BE FRICKIN' KIDDING ME.

I'm disappointed in all of you here, now, today. This guy is the cancer of all cancers. Why do you think NO ONE wants him???

Put it this way, would Iverson be on the Knicks if Isiah was here? uh...YEA.

WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH?!?!?!

If Isiah was here, Iverson would be signed to a 5 year extention.......Its essentially a 70 game rental. I do see why some are up in arms about this. And how is Iverson a cancer? In no way is he in the boat as Marb if thats what you are thinking. This guy did lead a team to the finals, and was league mvp.

martin wrote:Harrington doesn't fit the system nor will he ever get it. That's doesn't mean MDA and the coaching staff isn't trying to implement it the best they can nor does it mean that there is not player development. The addition of AI has nothing to do with player development or system. It has more to do with heart and scoring, both of which are also lacking on the team.

come on martin - signing iverson has to do with selling tickets/jerseys and throwing the towel in with this group.

Uptown wrote:

orangeblobman wrote:YOU GOTTA BE FRICKIN' KIDDING ME.

I'm disappointed in all of you here, now, today. This guy is the cancer of all cancers. Why do you think NO ONE wants him???

Put it this way, would Iverson be on the Knicks if Isiah was here? uh...YEA.

WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH?!?!?!

If Isiah was here, Iverson would be signed to a 5 year extention.......Its essentially a 70 game rental. I do see why some are up in arms about this. And how is Iverson a cancer? In no way is he in the boat as Marb if thats what you are thinking. This guy did lead a team to the finals, and was league mvp.

What will Iverson do for the future of the Knicks if he is signed this season?

The only thing he will do is give the 'fans' some cheap thrills, a couple 30 point games, and a **** load of drama. These are the same 'fans' that sell out the Garden for a 23 win team

The only influence he can have on our young guys is a negative one, and his negative influence will still dangle over the heads of Gallo and Douglas, and whoever else stays.

This guy was NEVER about making his teammates better. Ever. And if we're building for the future, you can't bring someone in like this. If we're building for a cheap present, then do it, but that's not how you build a winning franchise.

If he is so great, so inspiring, why didn't he receive ANY interest from the other 27 teams in the league??? There's something there.

Why hire MDA and Walsh in the first place?? You keep Isiah if this is the type of franchise you enjoy watching every night. I don't.

djsunyc wrote:

BasketballJones wrote:I think we "fans" need a few cheap thrills. How does losing 80 games help with the players' development?

i think you just gave away your gamepicker picks...

oh darn....