misterearl wrote:Save Us

smackeddog wrote:Can't believe anyone who has watched the past few games would put any stock in the 'this team doesn't need/ is better without Amar'e' argument- this article should really have been written back when we were playing elite defense in the first 9 or 10 games. Nowadays you watch this team and it's obvious we need a boost. Can't wait for Amar'e to get back.

Amare is a 6'10 player with polished post moves.

Polished post moves? Since when?

mrKnickShot wrote:

misterearl wrote:Save Us

smackeddog wrote:Can't believe anyone who has watched the past few games would put any stock in the 'this team doesn't need/ is better without Amar'e' argument- this article should really have been written back when we were playing elite defense in the first 9 or 10 games. Nowadays you watch this team and it's obvious we need a boost. Can't wait for Amar'e to get back.

Amare is a 6'10 player with polished post moves.

Polished post moves? Since when?

Since working with Hakeem Duhhhh

mrKnickShot wrote:Q. Polished post moves? Since when?

A. Ever since Tyson Chandler's post moves resembled the grace of Fred Flintstone's bowling moves.

MKS - not worried in the least about Amar'e being better than Tyson Chandler. A frontcourt upgrade is desperately needed to reduce Tyson's minutes and add to his endurance for the marathon season.

One more thing. Play Cope.

mrKnickShot wrote:

misterearl wrote:The Answer Man Runs Out For Yet Another Last Minute Gift

mrKnickShot wrote:Q. Polished post moves? Since when?

A. Ever since Tyson Chandler's post moves resembled the grace of Fred Flintstone's bowling moves.

M.E.,

I know he worked with Hakeem but until we see what he brings to an actual game, there is no proof that he is much better at this than Tyson.

Based his career he is better than Tyson in the post. Jerome Jordan was better than Tyson is in the post. lol

AnubisADL wrote:Amare plays no D people. Doesnt matter if we score more points and give up just as many.

In February, the Knicks wanted to send Stoudemire to Toronto in a deal for Andrea Bargnani, a person briefed on the discussion said. But the proposal was vetoed by James L. Dolan, the Garden chairman, before it ever reached the Raptors (who would not have made the deal anyway, team officials there said).

Wow a move that I like from James Dolan.

Why are some fans ready to dump on Stoudemire, a player that brought life to NY when no one else would (granted he got paid too, but still). Let Stoudemire have his chance, let Woodson try to make it work. Why are people ready to dump on Stoudemire? Where is the loyalty?

The first step to becoming a first class organization isn't winning, it is doing the right thing. Everything else should follow.

As long as injuries don't necessitate otherwise, New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemirewill come off the bench when he returns to the team, league sources with knowledge of the Knicks' thinking said.

The Knicks hope Stoudemire will return to the lineup Tuesday at home against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The team would like Stoudemire to come off the bench initially, though sources cautioned there is a possibility he will have to return as a starter because of injuries. Carmelo Anthony was to miss his second consecutive game Friday night against the Sacramento Kings with a left knee ailment, and Raymond Felton is out four to six weeks with a fractured right pinky finger.

"It's a fluid situation (because of injuries)," one source said. "But they want him to come off the bench to start."

It's common for players who return from a lengthy absence to come off the bench initially to regain their timing. But according to sources, Knicks coach Mike Woodson is seriously considering playing Stoudemire in a reserve role for the rest of the season.

Woodson is hoping to avoid disrupting the chemistry the Knicks have established during their surprising 20-8 start. The coach and his staff also want to see how Stoudemire adjusts initially, sources say. - Ian Begley, ESPN

The Best Part

Woodson has not commented publicly on Stoudemire's role since the power forward underwent a left knee debridement on Oct. 31.

Why can't these "sources" simply allow Mike Woodson to coach his team?

Controversy and manufactured chaos.

StarksEwing1 - can't you smell the aroma of a quarterback controversy?

Carmelo's wounded knee provides the backdrop for Amare's return. They play the same position. Mike Woodson is the reason it will never work. Amare will have multiple microphones in his face at every opportunity.

Someone is bound to be unhappy. The juicy headlines are ready. The objective is to sell newspapers.

"I'm not 80 (percent), yet. So I'm still working to get to that point. But I am improving, I feel the improvement, I feel stronger by the day. Today was the most I've done since the injury, so we'll see how it feels (Monday).

Translation: "If I was 85 per cent I would be starting. No question."

"We're not quite there yet, but we're pretty banged up as a team. We need bodies on the court right now, so if I have to sacrifice my health a little bit for the betterment of the team, then I will.

Translation: "My guys need me. Damn some minor pain."

"I know a lot of our guys have been pretty banged up; it's been a long season so far. So again, if it's needed for me to sacrifice my body for the betterment of the team, I will. Hopefully I can continue to improve the next two days and that way I can feel 100 percent when I get back out there."

Translation: This is not about me. I understand that this is the big city and everything is magnified, but how can I be more clear? This is not about me, no matter what my knees feel like, this is about The New York Knicks."