bipp - I hear you, but just for the record, can you really say the Knicks have had a player of Zach Randolph's skill set in the froncourt since...?

or when was the last time a versatile 6'8, 230 pound skill forward was dropped on the MSG doorstep?

Being in shape is one thing. If Eddy Curry reports at 270 I'd smile, but I'm more concerned with his overall development as a more complete player in the team concept.

Zach? Playing better defense is a team thing based on communication, matchups and knowing responsibility..., it's not simply totally on one individual.

Are you anxious to judge the results of the latest moves in November or February?

They are, after decades of primarily mining the quick-fix free-agent route, finally on a steady path to procuring young talent

Greene ain't bad

< Too lazy to read every responce so I don't know if it's been said already.

Remember when the Knicks were blowing the lead, I think it was against the Warriors and he re-grouped Chandler, Nichols, Robinson, and Morris and told them to play defense and making hand gestures as if he was telling them what they were doing wrong.

Renald is the man!!

Captain should be someone who the other players respect. Balkman is showing some good leadership qualities, but he is only a second year player. He will be the guy to energize the team with his play - which is more important than having the captain title anyways.
I'd vote for Malik/Q

Woodman - I like Quentin, but my next Knicks captain is a deliberate reach of a pick from the age-24 and under Knicks that will determine the fate of the franchise for the next five years.

I don't think Q will be around in five years. Heck, the brotha better be in the gym losing the 30 extra pounds he gained post-op.

but it's all good

Q is definitely a good candidate for captain. Assuming he is relatively healthy, he should play enough to warrant being the captain and he has the strength of character and unselfishness we need in a captain. However, Marbury and Crawford are likely to be the appointed captains due to seniority and their importance to the offense. It is unfortunate, but that is what is likely to occur.