Faried can really develop into a Rodman type player here. There is a huge need for what he brings and he will get a ton of minutes because he brings things nobody else on the roster does. If he doesnt start he will get 30 minutes a game and I predict with those minutes he will average 10ppg on 55% shooting and 15 rebounds. He's not a shot blocker but he's a shot challenger, and he gets a lot of blocks in traffic when guys are trying putbacks etc... High energy guy, he's young and he plays full speed.

The wrong reason is simply JR Smith. Woody and MSG are commited to him. Everyone on this board knows Shump should be the starting SG and we should be calling plays for him and developing him. Knicks dont do that and clearly have no intention to do so, so might as well trade him for someone who will grow here.

smackeddog wrote:

fishmike wrote:FYI: Faried is 6'7 (bad) with a 7'0 wingspan (ok).

He's something we do need.. a hustle player in the frontcourt. We have zero energy there. He's a lot like JYD (Jerom Williams) but he rebounds like Rodman. I think he would become an MSG and UK favorite.

we cant start Bargs/Melo at the 4/5. There is no huslte, speed, energy, rebounding is weak.

This would be a good lineup (while Chandler is out)
C Bargs
F Faried
F Melo
G JR
G Felton/Prigs

Personally I hope the next to go is Felton. Im done with him. Would love to see JR go but its more likely the Knicks waive Hardaway to sign JR's dad than actually trading him

We do need a rebounder. The problem is due to his offensive short comings you can't play him next to Chandler or K-Mart. So that means playing him next to Bargs or Amar'e- neither of whom plays any defense either. So that would mean you'd have to choose between no offense or no defense- it ain't a recipe for success...

JRod... Faried isnt Balkman. Balkman was crap. Faried was Dennis Rodman in college. I think his last three years he averaged over 13rpg 15ppg. He's a hustle player but he is NOT unskilled. He's a perfect fit. I just wonder how many draft picks it will take

fishmike wrote:it would have been nice to see a Shump/Lin backcourt get a couple years together and see where we are. Thats what a well run team would do. Thats why Indy is playing so well. Its not the Knick way

this is what i wanted. it makes it hard to be a fan of this team. when Lin/Shump/Melo/Tyson first played for Woodson they went 5-0 and beat Indiana twice. Paul George was only just coming into his own and Lance Stephenson was coming off the bench, a promising young player. Since? Lin and Shump let go and traded because the owner doesn't like the way they acted off court and the Knicks are struggling. Indiana develops their young guys and look like the best team in the league, with a real chance to beat the Heat. Not saying the Knicks would beat the Heat, but Lin/Shump would be a lot of fun and far better than Felton/JR.

Shump probably knew he was gone when he showed loyalty to Lin.

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:it would have been nice to see a Shump/Lin backcourt get a couple years together and see where we are. Thats what a well run team would do. Thats why Indy is playing so well. Its not the Knick way

this is what i wanted. it makes it hard to be a fan of this team. when Lin/Shump/Melo/Tyson first played for Woodson they went 5-0 and beat Indiana twice. Paul George was only just coming into his own and Lance Stephenson was coming off the bench, a promising young player. Since? Lin and Shump let go and traded because the owner doesn't like the way they acted off court and the Knicks are struggling. Indiana develops their young guys and look like the best team in the league, with a real chance to beat the Heat. Not saying the Knicks would beat the Heat, but Lin/Shump would be a lot of fun and far better than Felton/JR.

yea.... and replaced by a total clown who acts like a junior in high school

Oh yes, they would be alot of fun to watch especially in suits during the playoffs. Or for most of the last two seasons.

jrodmc wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:it would have been nice to see a Shump/Lin backcourt get a couple years together and see where we are. Thats what a well run team would do. Thats why Indy is playing so well. Its not the Knick way

this is what i wanted. it makes it hard to be a fan of this team. when Lin/Shump/Melo/Tyson first played for Woodson they went 5-0 and beat Indiana twice. Paul George was only just coming into his own and Lance Stephenson was coming off the bench, a promising young player. Since? Lin and Shump let go and traded because the owner doesn't like the way they acted off court and the Knicks are struggling. Indiana develops their young guys and look like the best team in the league, with a real chance to beat the Heat. Not saying the Knicks would beat the Heat, but Lin/Shump would be a lot of fun and far better than Felton/JR.

yea.... and replaced by a total clown who acts like a junior in high school

Oh yes, they would be alot of fun to watch especially in suits during the playoffs. Or for most of the last two seasons.