VDesai wrote:He signed a 4 yr/54 mil deal. So basically he has 3 yrs and 40.5 mil owed to him. Not sure I love the deal at those dollars, but if we lost Melo I think I'd be in on this deal. If we could trade Melo for Harden I'd definitely be in. Kings are probably offering Ben McLemore and Jason Thompson. What's a better offer for Detroit? I don't know.

But anyway my conclusion is I don't love how he pairs with Melo and if we signed Melo that's again a lot of $$ committed. If we move Melo I think he works a lot better and would be a great pair with someone like Harden.

Melo makes up for all of Smith's flaws (inability to space the floor or carry a team offensively) and Smith makes up for all of Melo's flaws (ability to defend multiple positions and overall defense; plus an ability to push the ball on the break off a rebound). Why don't you think they'd fit in well with one another?

Also, I've heard that the rumored deal between the Kings and Pistons is Derrick Williams and Jason Thompson for Smith, not McLemore.

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BigDaddyG wrote:

VDesai wrote:He signed a 4 yr/54 mil deal. So basically he has 3 yrs and 40.5 mil owed to him. Not sure I love the deal at those dollars, but if we lost Melo I think I'd be in on this deal. If we could trade Melo for Harden I'd definitely be in. Kings are probably offering Ben McLemore and Jason Thompson. What's a better offer for Detroit? I don't know.

But anyway my conclusion is I don't love how he pairs with Melo and if we signed Melo that's again a lot of $$ committed. If we move Melo I think he works a lot better and would be a great pair with someone like Harden.

Looking at Detroit's 3-point FG% from last year, I'd say that they'd prefer McLemore over Shump. Josh is a good passer with a decent post game. I wouldn't be against the deal. I think I'd prefer the Knicks going after Greg Monroe instead.

Why not both as a 4-5 combo?

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newyorknewyork wrote:

EnySpree wrote:He actually had a nice run in Atl....he goes to Detroit to get paid and then took the year off.

Josh Smith for Bargnani and Shump....would you do that ****?

Josh
Melo
Dalembert
Calderon
Jr Smith

bench Amare, Larkin, Cleanthony, THJr, Jeremy Tyler

Not sure how the chemistry works, but on paper the knicks would be balanced on offense and defense....You factor in better coaching and leadership. This team could run the floor well. On defense everyone can guard their man...Josh and Sam would clean up a lot of mistakes. Rebounding would improve. A lot of capable passers, cutters and finishers.

Gamble much? yes....Josh Smith wants to be a star. I think his focus would change playing with Melo and underneath Fisher and Phil.

No, his value is very low due to his long contract, you could probably get him just as a salary dump if you wanted him no need to give up Shump in this deal. His contract is to long for the risk. If he doesn't pan out then you would be stuck with him. If he only had 2 yrs left on his deal then he would be worth the shot.

I also don't think he took a year off, in the NBA you win with defense, ball movement and spacing. With Monroe, Drummond & Smith there is no spacing. All teams need to do is pack the paint and force Detroit to shoot 3s which doesn't maximize his skills.

Josh Smith needs to be in a situation where he can attack the rim constantly or his teammates make opponents pay by knocking down 3s. Problem is Josh Smith is a Forward yet his best abilities are what you want out of your power forward/center. So to accommodate him you need a center that can knock down long range shots. If he lines up at SF then the PF also needs to be able to knock down long range shots.

we're running the triangle next year remember? We wouldn't have to custom mke the roster around him. We just have to install guys into the system and press play. Passing and cutting....He's tailor made for the triangle because of his versatility.

Attacking the rim is Woodson ball...the triangle creates opportunities to slip to the basket on cuts and passing. You are describing ISO ball....we won't be doing that anymore

When I say him attacking the rim doesn't mean giving him the ball on an Iso and letting him attack the rim. I was thinking more toward pick and rolls, and cuts to the basket, put backs on offensive rebounds, fastbreaks.

If Phil was coaching I would be more open to it, but we can't afford to risk him not working out and being stuck with his contract.