gunsnewing wrote:I've only heard JR criticize him in a "often mis-spoken" manner and Melo I guess with the "ridiculous contract" another prime example of "mis-speaking" as Melo's comment was taken out of context and blown up. I haven't heard anything from Woodson, Grunwald, Tyson, Amare, Novak and Shumpert who are more "well-spoken"

JR had that tweet about loyalty right around the time things started heating up with that poison pill(there was something else he did but I cant remember right now). Tyson also had that interview where he heavily criticized Lin's ability to handle the ball against playoff teams or something like that. There was some tweet about an Amare interview where the guy who tweeted it made a big deal about Amare not mentioning Lin by name but I think thats just reaching and not really a big deal.

TheloniusMonk wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:I remember Tyson. I doubt he heavily criticized Lin. Anyone have the quote?

He simply mentioned that the backcourt of Kidd/Felton brings more experience. He mentioned how decisive Kidd is etc. This was after he was asked the difference between this year and last year (point guard situation). I guess some people took that as him bad mouthing Lin. Fact is, if Jeremy Lin and Houston, makes it to the playoffs, it will be Lin's very first appearance in the postseason. Ever! J Kidd and to a lesser extent, Felton, have made a number a playoff appearances. I guess by Tyson mentioning that, he was "criticizing" or "bashing" Lin. smh

Chandler told Al Iannazzone of Newsday that "Jeremy was a young point guard who was inexperienced, who brought a great light to the organization. But as far as being able to run the offense and putting players in the right positions he just wasn't there. We got some veteran point guards that are capable of doing that."

Those "veteran' guards are Jason Kidd and Raymond Felton who came over from Dallas and Portland.

"The intensity is way up and also there's also calmness when we're coming downcourt, with the point guards getting things under control and making sure we get good shots every possession," Chandler said.

I also dont think what he said was that bad but he did get some heat for it.

TeamBall wrote:

TheloniusMonk wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:I remember Tyson. I doubt he heavily criticized Lin. Anyone have the quote?

He simply mentioned that the backcourt of Kidd/Felton brings more experience. He mentioned how decisive Kidd is etc. This was after he was asked the difference between this year and last year (point guard situation). I guess some people took that as him bad mouthing Lin. Fact is, if Jeremy Lin and Houston, makes it to the playoffs, it will be Lin's very first appearance in the postseason. Ever! J Kidd and to a lesser extent, Felton, have made a number a playoff appearances. I guess by Tyson mentioning that, he was "criticizing" or "bashing" Lin. smh

Yeah you pretty much nailed it.

Chandler told Al Iannazzone of Newsday that "Jeremy was a young point guard who was inexperienced, who brought a great light to the organization. But as far as being able to run the offense and putting players in the right positions he just wasn't there. We got some veteran point guards that are capable of doing that."

Those "veteran' guards are Jason Kidd and Raymond Felton who came over from Dallas and Portland.

"The intensity is way up and also there's also calmness when we're coming downcourt, with the point guards getting things under control and making sure we get good shots every possession," Chandler said.

I also dont think what he said was that bad but he did get some heat for it.

Nothing wrong with what Tyson said. He is being honest and he is right. I don't think JR's answer is as respectful and well thought out as Tyson's

It would be ****ty for JR or any Knick say lin was better.

8-1 makes it all good. Don't read too much into the printed word. If JR and felton get along on the court thats all that counts.

Its also reasonable for JR to feel slighted about lin getting the money and he don't. Maybe put to better use its called "motivation".

MOtivation to be dedicated to your craft on and off the court, in season and off. Lin worked damn hard to make it all happen.

lets not forget that. Lets not forget the good stuff.

I hope he does well. Felton is our "duck" now.

Nalod wrote:JR is a vet. Vets always compliment their team mate first.

It would be ****ty for JR or any Knick say lin was better.

8-1 makes it all good. Don't read too much into the printed word. If JR and felton get along on the court thats all that counts.

Its also reasonable for JR to feel slighted about lin getting the money and he don't. Maybe put to better use its called "motivation".

MOtivation to be dedicated to your craft on and off the court, in season and off. Lin worked damn hard to make it all happen.

lets not forget that. Lets not forget the good stuff.

I hope he does well. Felton is our "duck" now.

Agreed. Barring a trade, these are the same faces these guys will see night in and night out. Even if you believe your teammate is a scumbag, you've got to give him as much support as possible. If Lin was here instead of Felton, JR would be saying Lin is lightyears is a much better fit than Billups, or whoever, at this stage and that he brings a lot to the table. At least I hope that's what JR would say. This season is too long to read so much into every quote. Especially for a guy who is no longer on the team.

Can't wait for someone to ask if Kidd is better than Lin.

This whole lingering Linlove is so old.

Allanfan20 wrote:

Uptown wrote:

IrishKnickFan wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:I have still yet to figure out why there are players on this team who have publicly spoken against Lin. Did he say stuff about them or slight them and we just don't know about it? It's kind of baffling.

Like I've said a lot of time im happy with our team that we have now but i dont get why people are bashing lin. he's a good kid i mean its not his fault the rockets overpaid

Did JR bash Lin or did he simply answer a reporters question honestly?

And anonymous quoters spoke honestly about Tim Tebow too and look at what turmoil that created. Sometimes it's good just to keep your mouth shut or say "I wont speak about Jeremy Lin."

Nothing wrong with JR said, he was speaking truthfully and matter of factly and at the same time raining praise on a teammate. I didn't read any negative connotations from his statement. You do know Jeremy Lin was a shooting guard in college, right? Thus the score first mentality and why he is struggling in a pass first offense in Houston.

P.S. - Kyle Lowry and Goran Dragic thrived in this same offense McHale is running. K-Mart was in the Harden role. They just run a few more ISO's for Harden, because of his skillset.