Panos wrote:

misterearl wrote:Punch 21

It is a beautiful thing to watch a 22 year old gain his confidence.

The consistent scoring of The Mayor (4 games in a row of 20 plus points) is one thing but the 6 assists (with only ONE turnover) are more worthy of discussion. As Mr. Chandler grows into his role handling the ball, he has improved his decision-making and bonded with Gallo and Lee to form a sweet shooting jazz combo. Chandler driving the ball inside was an essential compliment to Lee's midrange game and Gallo's Jerry Lucas-like outside bombs.

For good measure, Wilson Chandler also snatches 7 rebounds and is perfect (4-4) from the line. Graceful and powerful.

However, none of it matters is the Knicks don't get a huge win against a physical Charlotte team. The New Knicks took the Bobcats best shots and kept coming back. The Mayor led the Knicks with 45 minutes played and continues to shoot more than 50 per cent from the field in his recent stretch of self-discovery. The best part? The fun is just getting started. As The Mayor's Campaign Manager I would like to recognize those who have contributed generously to the cause.

The Mayor thanks you for your support

I thought I banned you.

it was a good attempt bro

Just imagine The Mayor at full strength.

Chandler is just rounding into form from his injury. The Knicks have three guys that can get you 20 on any given night. Having someone like Chandler at the sg/pf spot is going to be a nightmare for teams because of his strength and quickness.

Lebron/Chandler is an offense/defense version of Battier/Artest. This kid has limitless potential. If we make the playoffs and I'm convince Lebron will come to the knicks because we have a team that is only getting better and is young. Not to mention if Hill even puts it together this team could literally be a force for 7-8 years

EwingsGlass wrote:

EnySpree wrote:I wanted to trade wilson cuz he was pussin out on us the first month. Respect due. Chandler is ballin right now.

I was down on Wil and considered him a throw in to convince some team to take a bad contract from us. I hope he keeps proving me wrong. P.S. glad he isn't shooting so many 3s.

Two weeks ago, Chandler underwent a cortisone shot on his cranky left ankle that had undergone summer arthroscopic surgery and prevented him from having a good start. Chandler calls his ankle "95 percent," and his rise has directly coincided with the Knicks' resurgence.

Chandler is their X-factor, even if he doesn't get Gallinari's scrutiny or acclaim because of a quiet demeanor and utter lack of showboating.

Chandler is averaging 18 points on 51.6 percent shooting during this 18-game surge after averaging just 11.9 points on 39 percent shooting in the first 17 games.

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/makin_playoff_push_oX6U5Opmtese1bQYo8FPHM#ixzz0c2rUU0U9

misterearl wrote:Apology

Panos - "So, earl, I'm waiting on YOUR apology"

You got it... I apologize for:

- falling in love with David Lee at the HS slam dunk contest

- hanging out with The Answer Man

- wanting Eddy Curry to get it right, in basketball or painting watercolors, whichever makes him most happy

- hooking Wilson Chandler as The Mayor out of giddy optimism, during Las Vegas Summer League two years ago, where I watched him in person.

- cheering too loud

- thinking that Danilo Galinari's skill set resembles Jerry Lucas and would be even closer if he improves his rebounding

- for wasting time with such a juvenile request

- not buying djsu a pretzel and beverage of his choice during the Sonics game

- for hating piped in, artificial noise when fans in The Garden are more than adequate when they have a reason the cheer

- liking Jonathan Bender because I love a good comeback story

- finally, for my patently false claim of never commenting on Sue Yue that you originally spelled as Sun Yi

How's that?

Seriously, you need help. Welcome back.
Should have known it was too good to last.

jusnice wrote:I'm thinking this guy looks like clyde drexler...he glides to the hole some times. He just needs to work a little on the finger roll....

I dont know about that. Drexler is a top 50 player and in his prime he was just a couple of notches below Jordan.

Panos - admit it. I complete you.

The best part about The Mayor is that his young game has elements that we have seen before, but not quite in the same 6'8 package. I am reminded of the oh so gifted Len Bias. Not for a comparison, but for the unusual combination of grace and power that he embodied.

Imagine Chandler in two years, with healthy ankles and the respect of the refs at a mature 6'8, 245.

Kids, don't do drugs