Markji wrote:Just what I don't want - to root against another young Knicks player and hope he doesn't do well. I'd rather be optimistic!

Don't worry, he'll flub no matter what you or I want. He's only human!

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nixluva wrote:Is Giddens still in rehab after his surgery?

He's 25 years old. A 4 year college player. His senior year 16points 9 rebs 1.2 blocks 3 assists. In 26 DLeague games last year averaged 17/6/3 assists, one block and shot and shot 58%.

Shoots a high%, massive wingspan, good rebounder... dont know much else.

fishmike wrote:

nixluva wrote:Is Giddens still in rehab after his surgery?

yes... he's only in year 2 of his rookie deal, so I assume he's part of the team moving forward. He's a 6'4 guard with a 7 foot wingspan

He's 25 years old. A 4 year college player. His senior year 16points 9 rebs 1.2 blocks 3 assists. In 26 DLeague games last year averaged 17/6/3 assists, one block and shot and shot 58%.

Shoots a high%, massive wingspan, good rebounder... dont know much else.

Giddens is in the last year of his current contract. Walker has 2 more years.

fishmike wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

fishmike wrote:

nixluva wrote:Is Giddens still in rehab after his surgery?

yes... he's only in year 2 of his rookie deal, so I assume he's part of the team moving forward. He's a 6'4 guard with a 7 foot wingspan

He's 25 years old. A 4 year college player. His senior year 16points 9 rebs 1.2 blocks 3 assists. In 26 DLeague games last year averaged 17/6/3 assists, one block and shot and shot 58%.

Shoots a high%, massive wingspan, good rebounder... dont know much else.

Giddens is in the last year of his current contract. Walker has 2 more years.

Giddens was drafted in 2008 (pick 30)

He's got two team options at about $1mm a year. Knicks dont have to pick that up, but why wouldnt they? They could let Chandler go also but they need guys that make $1mm

Or they could they can get rid of your guy Gallo who is now a cap killer. Wouldn't that be awesome. Get some guys that can create their own shots. Bill don't have no problem getting touches.

Strengths: An absolutely jaw dropping, electrifying dunker capable of getting air like the greatest dunkers of all time, Jordan, Dominique, Vince Carter, Josh Smith etc. ... His leg strength and explosiveness is off the charts ... His skill level is still catching up, but he has shown tremendous progress over the past year ... Improvements have been seen in shooting, feel for the game, as well as creating offense off the dribble ... Over powers opponents with his body strength, and it will only get better as he's just a 18 year old pup ... Has a killer instinct, with a real nasty side to his personality. Has no problem dominating inferior competition, competes hard ... His upside is incredible, but for now he's a superstar athlete developing into a quality basketball player ...

Weaknesses: Can get away with using his athleticism to dominate on the high school level, but he's also working hard on his skill set and it's showing positive results ... A little stuck in between positions as a 6-5 small forward, but can become a shooting guard with work on his skills ... Has a bit of a temper, which can get the best of him at times ... Needs maturity and composure ... Has very thick legs, and while he is quick, he lacks some of the quickness in his first step that many thinner wing players posses ... Despite his aggressiveness and ability to tap into a nasty side, he also can coast at times ... He must learn to develop better work habits and stay focused to maximize his abilities ... His jumpshot off the dribble is a work in progress ... Has had some knee tendenitis issues over his high school career, but it doesn't appear to be a lingering problem ... Had some off court issues (fighting with a classmate) along with OJ Mayo in his junior year ...