Posted by SlimPack:

Posted by iyamwutiam:

I think Curry should get props- he is obviously learning how to jump as witnessed by the block on Wade- and also - he is not pouting when he is not the focal point. I mean its a huge step to go from leading scorer to number two option in the post - especially when you can score in the post. Plus the 3 early fouls pretty much ruled out him playing an aggressive game.

But emotionally - its a big step for Eddie- and I hope he continues to buy into the 'team' concept. He will get his day in the sun - like he did against the Bulls - but its more improtant for the Knicks -to switch things up a bit with Randolph. The guy is a machine -the last few games- he gets a double double with out any one ever really feeling he is dominating the game.

[Edited by - iyamwutiam on 01-19-2008 10:12 PM]

[Edited by - iyamwutiam on 01-19-2008 10:13 PM]

Eddy Curry is arguably the worse person the starting line up. The Knicks should trade him asap.

Posted by BigC:

Posted by SlimPack:

Posted by iyamwutiam:

I think Curry should get props- he is obviously learning how to jump as witnessed by the block on Wade- and also - he is not pouting when he is not the focal point. I mean its a huge step to go from leading scorer to number two option in the post - especially when you can score in the post. Plus the 3 early fouls pretty much ruled out him playing an aggressive game.

But emotionally - its a big step for Eddie- and I hope he continues to buy into the 'team' concept. He will get his day in the sun - like he did against the Bulls - but its more improtant for the Knicks -to switch things up a bit with Randolph. The guy is a machine -the last few games- he gets a double double with out any one ever really feeling he is dominating the game.

[Edited by - iyamwutiam on 01-19-2008 10:12 PM]

[Edited by - iyamwutiam on 01-19-2008 10:13 PM]

Eddy Curry is arguably the worse person the starting line up. The Knicks should trade him asap.

I think Stiffy Long Stockings Q is worse than Curry. Even in this game today. Q sits and Jeffries comes in and there is actually real defense on Wade.

yeah stupid q is throwing off my argument. I would have phrased it differently entirely if it weren't for the fact that q has been hitting his shots recently.

Posted by oohah:

Posted by King1:

If Lee is the worst defensive player on this team why does he always guard the best big when he is in the game?

The answer is Lee doesn't usually guard the best big man. That simply is not true.

What is true is that whoever Lee is guarding is usually featured as soon as Lee steps on the court.

I have a real good memory, and I remember exactly 3 good defensive performances in Lee's career: 2 Vs. Yao Ming for less than a quarter, and Shaq for this 4th quarter. Of course this is the greatly diminished version of Shaq, not the real McCoy, but Lee played good D.

Of course anyone who watched the game saw that Shaq was actually double-teamed, with Lee fronting and Jeffries or someone else coming over to make sure they could not throw it over the top, daring the Heat to beat them from the perimeter, but good D from Lee anyway.

Lee is real good at rebounding and layups, pretty good at passing, his shooting and D is dreadful. His game is one-sided, just like every other Knick. His game tonight does not change that.

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Question: Jeffries hit some 3's not too long ago, has his 3 point shooting improved? Is he a good 3 point shooter?

Curry had a multiple block game a few games ago, is he now a shot-blocker?

Anyway, King, I have a feeling that if I told you lee hasn't improved his 3-point game, you try to find a way to refute it by bringing up Curry or Balkman or something.

Etc.

P.S. Maybe Lee isn't the worst defensive player. It's a 2 horse race with Crawford.

oohah

Jeffries use to hit 3's in Washington however he can't hit two's. So don't be so surprised if you see him knocking the 3 ball down.

Posted by oohah:


P.S. Maybe Lee isn't the worst defensive player. It's a 2 horse race with Crawford.

Posted by Masterplan:

Posted by oohah:


P.S. Maybe Lee isn't the worst defensive player. It's a 2 horse race with Crawford.

out of curiosity, why aren't zach and eddy in that race?

Because while Lee and Crawford basically can't guard anybody, there are 3-4 players in the league that Randolph or Curry can guard.

oohah

Also, he simply is better than Lee on D on a daily basis so there is no real comparison.