knicks1248 wrote:

callmened wrote:I remain confused as to what this team’s offensive “identity” might be. It looked like they were developing a motion half-court offense featuring back screens to free up mid-range shots (think Larry Brown’s mid-2000′s Pistons teams) in the first game. Then vs boston, they went very ISO-Melo heavy in the first half and straight MDA (spread the floor and run high pick and roll) throughout the 4th quarter and overtime.

@NUPE.. youre right. Maybe their not showing all their cards yet

Well he did say he was going to use some of MDA's play, so you will see a combination of both..I think when we get stagnet, thats when they dump the ball and let melo do his thing..

last night KT was missing so many wide open mid range jumpers melo decided to do what he does best, score.

I expect Amare to have a monster yr, he is going to benefit from the pick and roll, and the mid range game..We have some really solid PG play makers, some nice slashers, and novak, melo and smith from 3..We should be a top team with out any fraction of a doubt..

I expect to the Knicks to be a top 4 seed in the East. As for top team, dunno. It is possible but they will need to gel and Amar'e will need to get to around 22 ppg and 9+ boards on good fg% along with Melo putting up his career numbers. In the NBA wins are dictated by your top two or three players scoring / creating and defense. The top player will get easier shots for the other players and defense is a matter of coaching and effort.

People laughed at the Knicks PG situation, but these guys really do look like they're gonna make a huge difference.

I can recall His last month as a knick, he started shooting so bad some didn't mind the trade, i just hope he doesn't go through a stretch like that this go round..how ironic that it was the same time tony was draining 3's..

POSITION	STARTER	           2ND	           3RD	               4TH	
Point Guard	Raymond Felton	   Jason Kidd	   Pablo Prigioni		
Shooting Guard	Ronnie Brewer      J.R. Smith	   Iman Shumpert
Small Forward	Carmelo Anthony	   Steve Novak	   James White?	       Chris Copeland?	
Power Forward	Amar'e Stoudemire  Kurt Thomas	   Rasheed Wallace?		
Center	        Tyson Chandler	   Marcus Camby

Just looking at the talent on this roster I see a team that has a lot of punch on offense and defense. I was concerned about the offense, but I'm starting to feel a lot better just seeing how the team is going to function offensively. I see a lot of really good PG play that will only help to get our finishers great shots. We should be a team that lives on the line. Most importantly for the 1st time in a long time I feel like the team from the front office to the last man are all in sync!!!! That is a huge plus this year. There's no hidden agenda. No lame duck coach or guys only playing for a contract somewhere else. Just a team trying to win a title.