crzymdups wrote:

mreinman wrote:

crzymdups wrote:How about Defensive player of the year and NBA Champion Tyson Chandler

Carmelo forced his way to the Knicks

Amar'e signed here

KP also changes the game for us. The Knicks now have two major pieces - any player in the NBA knows Melo is very very good and that KP can soon be very very good. They know Phil Jackson.

The Knicks will be players in free agency.

Tyson had no bidders and Amare had nobody as stupid as us.

Baloney. The Warriors wanted to sign him and had a contract on the table for Tyson before he heard the Knicks were an option.

Other teams wanted Amar'e, too, but had (obviously valid) concerns about his knees.

We outbid ourselves for Amare. Phoenix (Steve Kerr) was the only serious comp, and their offer for him to return to the Suns was for 3 years guaranteed with team options for years 4 and 5, the Knicks offered the full 5 years no strings attached.

So yea, only 1 other team wanted him, and Kerr was smart enough to let him walk.

Rule #2 you must mention the word "mecca" when referring to MSG

SocraticBallin22 wrote:Mike Conley would be a huge upgrade for us at the position next year; however, let's keep in mind that he's approaching 30 years old and is not considered an elite pg---just a good, above average one. If you sign him to a long, lucrative deal, the back end of the deal could very well backfire on you.

Conley is a very very good player and my dream signing here.

I think it is highly likely that he stays in Memphis and this thread was mostly meant to be humorous, as evidenced by my hilarious first post.

But I do hope that Phil gets a meeting with him and tries to sell him on his vision.

I'd say it's 80-90% Conley stays in Memphis. He's of course got to say he might go so that Memphis doesn't lowball him.

SocraticBallin22 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

SocraticBallin22 wrote:Mike Conley would be a huge upgrade for us at the position next year; however, let's keep in mind that he's approaching 30 years old and is not considered an elite pg---just a good, above average one. If you sign him to a long, lucrative deal, the back end of the deal could very well backfire on you.

Conley is a very very good player and my dream signing here.

I think it is highly likely that he stays in Memphis and this thread was mostly meant to be humorous, as evidenced by my hilarious first post.

But I do hope that Phil gets a meeting with him and tries to sell him on his vision.

I'd say it's 80-90% Conley stays in Memphis. He's of course got to say he might go so that Memphis doesn't lowball him.

I assume you would give him a max contract. How many years would you give him? Do you really think it's a good idea to have a 35 year old + point guard on a max contract who is not a franchise player?

I like him too, but at what cost?

Conley is 28 now and turns 29 in training camp next season.

4yrs is the max we could offer him. That contract would take him from age 29-33. Melo is 30 now. Afflalo is 29 now. Rolo is 27. I think he would fit in with the vets we have around KP. You stay competitive with that group for a few years and when that group ages out, you see what type of team you need to build around KP by the time KP is in like year 4 or 5 and able to lead the team and Melo is ready to retire.

Cartman718 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Guys who doubt why I want Conley, watch him tonight.

that's like saying watch any PG against the knicks lol

True. But I guess I mean - try to envision him running the team here. I think he's perfectly suited to it.

newyorker4ever wrote:I heard he made a comment that it would be hard for him to ever leave Marc (Gasol)

Yes, he definitely said that. You never know - but I'd put it at about 80% he re-signs with Memphis.

If Phil gets a meeting... who knows? A lot can change in the next four or five months.

EnySpree wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Cartman718 wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Guys who doubt why I want Conley, watch him tonight.

that's like saying watch any PG against the knicks lol

True. But I guess I mean - try to envision him running the team here. I think he's perfectly suited to it.

Nothing special about what Conley does. Calderón gave him the business tonight but throughout the course of a season Conley is better. Not saying much. At least 20-25 point guards in the league are flat out better.

Conley can only come here via free agency. Im still one is those guys that do not want to waste the bank on this guy. His price tag won't be worth what he brings

I think he's the type of player who makes the sum more than the total of the parts.

Calderon was guarded by Lee most of the night, for whatever reason.

But, I agree Conley has lost something from his peak.

At this point, I'd chase Jennings for less $$$. And then try to add Evan Turner or Jeff Green or possibly both.

callmened wrote:Rule #1 with all free agents. Always say the knicks are a possibility to raise up the price.

Rule #2 you must mention the word "mecca" when referring to MSG

Basically, I can't see him leaving Memphis and Gasol to come to NY