mreinman wrote:Lopez is 1000x better defensively than monroe but who cares about defense.

a bunch of missed shots in 4 games and cue the silly threads

typical

Then why has he only averaged 24mins per game for his career?

BRIGGS wrote:So if we had a chance and this is what we did--we missed in a huge way.

Another synapse, another lamenting thread.

Both teams 2-3 after 5 games. Not saying they are equal, Im just saying its just 5 games.
Most think knicks would win 30-35 games. We are on pace for that.
Milwaukee has a great young roster. They should be a playoff team.
Monroe is a better scorer than Ropez. News at 11!

Jmpasq wrote:Monroe wasn’t pushing the storyline, though: He was reluctant to delve into details about his 2015 free agency, which he now views as irrelevant to the upcoming season. His agent, David Falk, told the News that all four teams that met with Monroe in free agency — including the Knicks, Lakers and Blazers — were offering max deals for any number of years desired. In the end, Falk said, the decision was centered on Milwaukee’s position as an emerging contender in the Eastern Conference.

“It wasn’t about presentation or marketing,” said Falk, the former agent for Michael Jordan, who noted that he has a good relationship with Jackson and Knicks GM Steve Mills. “It was about what Milwaukee already brought to the table.”

Can we stop with the narrative the Knicks didn't try to sign him. They offered a max deal, the guy didnt want to play in NY. I'm not surprised really, why would u willingly sign up for this crap

Yea this is why you can't kill the Knicks. It wasn't their choice to make so in that sense Briggs is completely off base starting these threads knowing that Monroe did not want to be here. Probably for good reason. The Knicks have been a laughingstock organization for 15yrs. Besides why would Monroe want to be miserable for the rest of his career playing with Carmelo?

It's funny though. I really wanted the Monroe & Towns frontcourt. Monroe & KP would've been great but I exerted so much energy and aggravation trying to convince people like Briggs that last Monroe was. 25yr old 16&10 player on the uptick but he wanted nothing to do with him. Now he starts this thread. Go figure lol

Briggs was dead set on OK4 at the 5. What a disaster that would've become. No KP, no rim protector. It would've been as bad as the Isiah/Eddy Curry Knicks.

How bad did we want him? Im not sure. Its been said Falk is in good standing with Phil and perhaps knicks had an interest, or knicks were also helping Falks client get a max deal as well. Having your opponent in the east pay top dollar is never a bad thing.
Its also been written that Lopez was Bucks second choice if Monroe went elsewhere. Monroe did not sign with LA who with Randle and Russell would have made a nice young core.
Not everyone is comfortable living in NY with the intense media either.

Briggs can voice his opinion just like anyone else. Its apparent thus far in the early season one of our more respected posters is more impulsive than ever responding to losses.

mreinman wrote:clyde said it in game one. Knicks are much better off with Rolo. The knicks need teamwork and defense.

gunsnewing wrote:Starting turnstiles like Calderon & Sasha makes our front court look even worst

we all know that sasha is not going to be a starter much longer. he's a decent shooter off the bench and he will go back to that role once afflalo comes back. afflalo can D up and will help the front-court once he comes back, until then you make-do with what you have.

gunsnewing wrote:At least Monroe give you balance scoring in the front court and easy baskets. KP would help mask a PF who is an average defender

http://www.82games.com/1415/14DET19.HTM

Take a look... Monroe is a negative sum player. Yes, he's got a nice offensive skill set, but whoever he guards lights it up. Everynight.

Monroe had 22pts, 14rebs, 4assists, 2steals and 2blocks vs. the Knicks. Did you see the game? We scored 120. The guy is a lampost. People are bitching we arent getting any fast break points. The real problem is we arent playing against Greg Monroe every night.

fishmike wrote:

mreinman wrote:

fishmike wrote:

mreinman wrote:clyde said it in game one. Knicks are much better off with Rolo. The knicks need teamwork and defense.

Monroe is good, but he doesnt defend at all. He filled the stat sheet out nicely in the first game and had ZERO impact at all. Overall Monroe is better NBA player. Not sure he's a better fit. I like Monroe + KP in the offseason. I think I like KP+Lopez+KOQ better for fit and value as that is what we got. Rolo puts up too many shots he clearly practices against Brook, but dont work against real NBA players. But yes.. he's a teamwork defense guy and I like what he adds. We did just fine

he did have good stats against us yet we destroyed them in the paint and he was worse than a sieve. He was terrible.

yup! You beat me to it. Good stats does not always = good play.

I love stats but as you can see, I really heavily on the eye test as well.