BasketballJones wrote:Fifth reason for hope: Isiah Thomas is still available to return as GM/Coach. Bring back Cap'n Zeke!

No, even he refused.

technomaster wrote:These are some of our darkest days in a while, but there are a few reasons for optimism:

4) Rose is out for the season. Again. They're worse than last year. No Nate. No Belinelli. They can only hope the rest of the crew can stay healthy. That means that top 3 playoff standings are achievable.

3) The Nets are terrible/No one's running away with our division: It's true. If we're having a bad start, the Nets are even worse. Arguably their best player (Deron) has serious nagging ankle issues. And Kidd's coaching appears suboptimal. Do we really believe we'll finish lower than the Sixers?!

2) Our summer surgery guys WILL get healthier: Shumpert, Metta, JR, Stoudemire... these guys all had clean-ups over the summer. They *SHOULD* get back into basketball shape soon. I guess Bargnani might fall into this group too, though he's already started to turn the corner.

1) Chandler will be back. A broken leg ain't good, but he'll be saving some wear and tear on his knees, ankles, and back for later in the season.

We also have smaller factors - we haven't seen Toure play yet and Jeremy Tyler should be ready to sign sooner or later. I think what the Knicks are really in dire need for is some loose, hungry young players. It's always been part of San Antonio's secret sauce. You can't just have a ton of business-like veterans. You need some young guys you can root for, some players with the Xfactor.

Can you set your fantasy team weeks in advance, cmon techo, you're better than that.

misterearl wrote:Happy Thanksgiving

jrodmc wrote:1) Not one 'I miss Landry Fields' thread (yet).
2) Only Nalod is still making mention of BDiddy as Saviour.
3) The Giants season is over. What else are you going to watch?
4) Arod isn't a Knick.
5) Chris Smith is just as bad in the NBDL.
6) You can cook a frozen turkey, and it's actually healthier for you.
7) IWG's internet connection works in the former Yugo.
8) Kobe's still the highest of overpaid players in the NBA.
9) Melo's almost top 10 in rebounding
10) Melo tied for #1 in MPG; soon he will break down and then we can see some other reasons why the Knicks suck.

Well done jrodmc

I wonder if the Knicks will eat together tomorrow?

Amare: Pass the dressing dammit!

Shump: Nobody loves me!

Woody: Ray says everyone loves me!

JR: Anybody know if I still GAF? What kinda mushrooms are these?

Melo: We need to figure all this stuff out. It's dark inside this turkey.

Ray: It's my fault it's dark. It's my fault we're dumb. I am one with this turkey.

Bargs: The taxes are lower here, the taxes are lower here, the taxes are lower here...

Tyson: It's so nice to be so obviously needed.

KMart: Nobody needs you, chicken legs!

THJr: I'm gonna win a ring for my Dad, I just know it!

Prigs: Beano, get outta my chair!

Beno: It's BEN-oh, you idiot! Go sit on the bench!

Cole: Anyone ready for coffee?