nixluva wrote:Let's get one thing straight, despite what Amar'e says, he's had many years of defensive instruction. He's had a noted defensive assistant Marc Ivaroni. He had a training camp under Terry Porter who was brought in just because of his focus on D. He had Alvin Gentry try to get thru to him. Dan D'Antoni as well, who many have a low opinion of, but he's actually had players who defended at a high level under him. Just not Amar'e who NO ONE seems to have been able to get thru to. Woody was here the entire Season and so there is literally no excuse for Amar'e to not have played hard on D. At some point you can't point the finger at every coach you've had and not take any responsibility. He tried to blame his lack of D on MDA, but failed to note that other players on the Suns actually did defend at a high level on the very same team with him. He could easily have learned from KT when they played together or Marion or Raja Bell. Goodness knows he had Tyson to watch ALL DAMN YEAR!

I do cut Amar'e some slack for last year. I think Amar'e had back issues for longer than he let on and he was much stiffer and less agile. I think he finally got the right treatment for his back and he looked much better at the end of the season. I'm hopeful that he is doing much better and minus the pain can move much better this year. I'm not expecting Amar'e to become a great defender since he's never been one his entire career, but if he can give us a bit more than he did last year it would help a lot.

mrKnickShot wrote:

nixluva wrote:Let's get one thing straight, despite what Amar'e says, he's had many years of defensive instruction. He's had a noted defensive assistant Marc Ivaroni. He had a training camp under Terry Porter who was brought in just because of his focus on D. He had Alvin Gentry try to get thru to him. Dan D'Antoni as well, who many have a low opinion of, but he's actually had players who defended at a high level under him. Just not Amar'e who NO ONE seems to have been able to get thru to. Woody was here the entire Season and so there is literally no excuse for Amar'e to not have played hard on D. At some point you can't point the finger at every coach you've had and not take any responsibility. He tried to blame his lack of D on MDA, but failed to note that other players on the Suns actually did defend at a high level on the very same team with him. He could easily have learned from KT when they played together or Marion or Raja Bell. Goodness knows he had Tyson to watch ALL DAMN YEAR!

I do cut Amar'e some slack for last year. I think Amar'e had back issues for longer than he let on and he was much stiffer and less agile. I think he finally got the right treatment for his back and he looked much better at the end of the season. I'm hopeful that he is doing much better and minus the pain can move much better this year. I'm not expecting Amar'e to become a great defender since he's never been one his entire career, but if he can give us a bit more than he did last year it would help a lot.

Its nice to hear that you cut certain players slack for their injuries in how it relates to their performance.

He got the right treatment finally at the same time that woody took over and thats why we saw the extra effort? Nice try. Fail.

I don't know what you think you're point is here. I grow tired of your constant lame attacks on what I post. Unlike you I ALWAYS able to back up what i'm talking about. You didn't say anything about all the other facts I posted but you want to key in on one small point you think you can get me on. To you and all the others on this forum that have made this a kind of sport to try and discredit my posts, so far MOST of you have had to eat crow when I post proof to back up what I say. When will you learn that i'm not some crack pot posting nonsense? My posts are valid and supported by evidence.

By MARC BERMAN
Posted: 1:09 AM, March 30, 2012

Amar’e Stoudemire received his epidural steroid injection yesterday for his bulging disk and did not travel with the Knicks to Atlanta.

Stoudemire’s reaction to the injection ultimately will determine whether the forward is healthy for the first round of the playoffs, which begin April 28, should the Knicks qualify.

The Knicks have listed a timetable of 2-to-4 weeks. With the epidural, Stoudemire has to undergo back-strengthening core exercises so he is less prone to reinjuring it.

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/amar_gets_injection_dDIx1rRZdbadZlBTDRBRiK#ixzz2370wNbQj

mrKnickShot wrote:

nixluva wrote:

mrKnickShot wrote:

nixluva wrote:Let's get one thing straight, despite what Amar'e says, he's had many years of defensive instruction. He's had a noted defensive assistant Marc Ivaroni. He had a training camp under Terry Porter who was brought in just because of his focus on D. He had Alvin Gentry try to get thru to him. Dan D'Antoni as well, who many have a low opinion of, but he's actually had players who defended at a high level under him. Just not Amar'e who NO ONE seems to have been able to get thru to. Woody was here the entire Season and so there is literally no excuse for Amar'e to not have played hard on D. At some point you can't point the finger at every coach you've had and not take any responsibility. He tried to blame his lack of D on MDA, but failed to note that other players on the Suns actually did defend at a high level on the very same team with him. He could easily have learned from KT when they played together or Marion or Raja Bell. Goodness knows he had Tyson to watch ALL DAMN YEAR!

I do cut Amar'e some slack for last year. I think Amar'e had back issues for longer than he let on and he was much stiffer and less agile. I think he finally got the right treatment for his back and he looked much better at the end of the season. I'm hopeful that he is doing much better and minus the pain can move much better this year. I'm not expecting Amar'e to become a great defender since he's never been one his entire career, but if he can give us a bit more than he did last year it would help a lot.

Its nice to hear that you cut certain players slack for their injuries in how it relates to their performance.

He got the right treatment finally at the same time that woody took over and thats why we saw the extra effort? Nice try. Fail.

I don't know what you think you're point is here. I grow tired of your constant lame attacks on what I post. Unlike you I ALWAYS able to back up what i'm talking about. You didn't say anything about all the other facts I posted but you want to key in on one small point you think you can get me on. To you and all the others on this forum that have made this a kind of sport to try and discredit my posts, so far MOST of you have had to eat crow when I post proof to back up what I say. When will you learn that i'm not some crack pot posting nonsense? My posts are valid and supported by evidence.

By MARC BERMAN
Posted: 1:09 AM, March 30, 2012

Amar’e Stoudemire received his epidural steroid injection yesterday for his bulging disk and did not travel with the Knicks to Atlanta.

Stoudemire’s reaction to the injection ultimately will determine whether the forward is healthy for the first round of the playoffs, which begin April 28, should the Knicks qualify.

The Knicks have listed a timetable of 2-to-4 weeks. With the epidural, Stoudemire has to undergo back-strengthening core exercises so he is less prone to reinjuring it.

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/amar_gets_injection_dDIx1rRZdbadZlBTDRBRiK#ixzz2370wNbQj

Don't flatter yourself - I don't really give a shyt about your posts. You regurgitate the same shyt over and over again. Amare got a steroid injection for the first time? Thats why he played harder for woody? Please try a bit harder.

Nixluva - I rarely respond to your posts so don't flatter yourself. RAIN MAN.

Whatever ... you are right

Just like I thought. You have nothing to say really and you're not even man enough to admit you're wrong. I argued with CrushAlot and he asked me to back up something I wrote and when I did he had the character to admit that I was right. You however are a coward and continue to just reply with drivel when you get backed into a corner. I have absolutely ZERO respect for you and your posts.

Now understand i'm not saying you have to agree with me on opinions. Me and Crush completely disagree on things that are our personal opinions, but when it comes to matters of FACT, we're not allowed to create our own fake facts or deny the truth when it's presented. You have no honor.

For your information an Epidural injection is a big deal for someone with back pain. It includes not only anti-inflammatory drugs, but also pain medication which allows someone to be able to go thru the needed physical therapy and core strengthening exercise.

nixluva wrote:Let's get one thing straight, despite what Amar'e says, he's had many years of defensive instruction. He's had a noted defensive assistant Marc Ivaroni. He had a training camp under Terry Porter who was brought in just because of his focus on D. He had Alvin Gentry try to get thru to him. Dan D'Antoni as well, who many have a low opinion of, but he's actually had players who defended at a high level under him. Just not Amar'e who NO ONE seems to have been able to get thru to. Woody was here the entire Season and so there is literally no excuse for Amar'e to not have played hard on D. At some point you can't point the finger at every coach you've had and not take any responsibility. He tried to blame his lack of D on MDA, but failed to note that other players on the Suns actually did defend at a high level on the very same team with him. He could easily have learned from KT when they played together or Marion or Raja Bell. Goodness knows he had Tyson to watch ALL DAMN YEAR!

I do cut Amar'e some slack for last year. I think Amar'e had back issues for longer than he let on and he was much stiffer and less agile. I think he finally got the right treatment for his back and he looked much better at the end of the season. I'm hopeful that he is doing much better and minus the pain can move much better this year. I'm not expecting Amar'e to become a great defender since he's never been one his entire career, but if he can give us a bit more than he did last year it would help a lot.

I enjoyed the video, and I'm glad to see he is working hard this off season and determined to give us more than what he gave last season so I guess I will just have to be satisfied with this.

loweyecue wrote:Congratulations DJ you made a basketball related thread. Good to see Amare putting in the reps. I have been very critical of both him and Melo last year. Maybe Amare will come back in good enough shape to last an entire season. But he has always been hardworking. A post game would be great, but he needs to play defense and rebound. Maybe he should have worked out with Rodman instead?

*lol

thanks

nixluva wrote:I'm really excited to see what happens if STAT and Tyson can actually absorb a good deal of what Hakeem is teaching. If Tyson in particular could add the jump hook he'd be pretty lethal at his size. I'm not expecting miracles, but just being able to have go to moves would really push this team to new levels. As it is I think the East is really gonna be tough and so we need every edge we can get.

If Tyson Chandler shows up in Houston, and learns one post move from Hakeem, it is just another sign the Knicks players have dedicated this off season to getting better.

"Whats My Motivation?"

A. Our head coach is a demanding mo'fo and we dig how he challenges the best players.

Imagine how the supporting cast will respond to the leaders all pushing themselves to the limit.

Yes, this will be a season to watch.

If Amare wanted some post moves he could easily work out with Carmelo Anthony.

Blake Griffin has more post moves than Amare.