earthmansurfer wrote:

3G4G wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:Ridnour would help a lot.

but but but

but but but

Raymond is so much better than Lin why are we looking at Ridnour? If he backs up Raymond then what does that say about the Kidd/Prigs signings? Also who's to be given up for Ridnour? The fact we're even looking at a point guard of his caliber speaks volumes.

Feltons very physical play is worrying though he has been a pit bull health wise, for the most part. It still is sad we let Lin go (for nothing) and did some of the other signings. I would much rather have had Lin and let Novak walk along with signing only one of the two tall old guys (due to injury concerns.) I like Felton, but would have ideally liked to see Lin and Felton playing it out for the starters role and Kidd being their teacher. You just don't let high IQ PG's go for nothing. My biggest concern was replacing Lin and the old folks getting injured, and this continues to be true. It might end up being our downfall, though I think Felton does fit the team well but he does not have the court vision, passing ability and IQ that Lin has and that isn't debatable. Felton though, is very good at what he does, just wish he could pass better. He is great at driving and premeditatively dishing to an "open" guy, but when you watch him, he just misses too many open guys, head down thing.

3G4G wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:Ridnour would help a lot.

but but but

but but but

Raymond is so much better than Lin why are we looking at Ridnour? If he backs up Raymond then what does that say about the Kidd/Prigs signings? Also who's to be given up for Ridnour? The fact we're even looking at a point guard of his caliber speaks volumes.

Very bored with Lin fans but I can answer your questions for you.

- Ridnour would be a back-up
- Kidd is no longer a PG (hasn't been for a couple of years)
- Pablo was brought in as (league minimum) back-up as well

One could argue that Ridnour would be the best PG on our team -- he's paid about the same as Felton I see. I believe both combined make less than Jeremy the Great.

loweyecue wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:I would trade Novak for Ridnour. Novak is still one of the 5 best 3pt shooters in the league, but its more important right now that we get another guard who can get to the rim. If not its going to be hard for shooters to get open looks in the playoffs. We watched what happened against the Clips when we had problems getting to the rim.

I was for giving Novak until the end of the season, but if we can address a more important need then I'm for it.

Once you get your guard you wont have any shooters left other than the two that take all the shots anyway. Not sure what his really buys us.

Novak isn't getting nearly enough touches to make a difference, and too often is an after thought in the offense. If we were talking about last season I would agree with you. If they aren't going to make the most of what Novak brings to the table, I'd rather they trade for someone who can create some space for the shooters. That's a big need IMO.

Smfh

IronWillGiroud wrote:I've been calling for Ridnour since the D'Antoni days.

Smfh

Not for nothing but so did stoudemire. Ridnour was stats first choice.

Ridnour is better orchestrator than felton.

knickscity wrote:

AnubisADL wrote:Now people are hyping Ridnour.

The guy is a backup at best. His defense is non-existent as well.

Ridnour will likely be getting chewed out by Woodson in no time.

Lets be real, Woodson aint chewing nobody out.

Copeland

nycisgreat wrote:

nyk4ever wrote:https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/301775678792138752

The New York Knicks have expressed interest in Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Luke Ridnour, according to source.

I would trade Shump for Ridnour in a heart beat.

yellowboy90 wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:If you look at opponents' PER (not the best stat but better than nothing), Felton and Ridnour are pretty comparable (and bad) on defense. They're pretty comparable on offense too. Ridnour has slightly better shot selection.

Have you seen all his shots to make this claim?

BigDaddyG wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:

AnubisADL wrote:Now people are hyping Ridnour.

The guy is a backup at best. His defense is non-existent as well.

Ridnour will likely be getting chewed out by Woodson in no time.

Ridnour is not much worse defensively than Felton, Kidd & Prigioni

Yeah he is. Not only do guards blow by him, but he's weak and gets pushed around as well.

And how is that different than Felton, Kidd, and Prigioni?