misterearl wrote:As a counter to dk7th's "why I hate the Knicks/ we are doomed" rants, Your Friendly Neighborhood Answer Man sets the record straight for what to expect in July.Tyson Chandler will spend the entire summer eating himself into John "Hot Plate" Williams territory, and report to training camp at a plump 320 pounds. Eddy Curry, eat your heart out.
Carmelo and Amare work with Hakeem at the ranch and discover something more valuable than low post moves. Hakeem shares some personal stories about spirtuality and bonding. Evenings are spent discussing things other than basketball. Their bond becomes closer. Whatever Stoudemire brings is a bonus. We prepare to play without him. That is a significant part of the plan.
I Man Shumpert cameos at lead guard in Las Vegas and learns the joy of the assist. By August, his legs are feeling like Usain Bolt's. He also develops his left hand. The operative concept is decision making with the ball in his hands. A chiseled 6'5 lead guard? Be still my heart.
Using the indiana series as motivation, Raymond Felton works himself into the best offseason condition of his career. Forget the stats, Felton is a heart and soul player. A blue collar worker who will outwork his opponent.
Andrea Bargnani gets acquainted with New York. He embraces the fresh start. Mike Woodson, the most hands on offseaso. head coach the Knicks have had in decades, meets with him over dinner and lays out a blueprint for expectations. Pablo Prigioni invites Bargnani to choose a residence in his neighborhood. Asst Coach Dave Hoopla watches film and makes minor adjustments to his shot mechanics.
Taking the Indiana series personally, JR Smith dedicates himself to playing like Sixth Man of The Year in The Playoffs. Yes, the Knicks will make the playoffs. Finally feeling like he has a home, JR sets his sights on making the all star team.
Tim Hardaway Jr has a missable summer league. Then turns around and has an impressive training camp and preseason. You heard it here first.
CJ Leslie, playing with a 2x4 chip on his shoulder, dunks over Kenyon Martin in a pickup game.
Lovers love. The unicorns should start flying to the harp music. Knick love is in the air.
I think this must make the Haters go crazy becasue being a centrist somerite myself the post makes me want to hate and I don't!
