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playa2
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11/11/2003  3:33 PM
Didn't this team play bad last yr early in the season? Ok deja
vu, no sweat as soon as the knicks win games you will be the one pointing out how well the knicks are doing
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bernard
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11/11/2003  5:04 PM
Interesting to note how he's stacking up against Spree statistically at this early stage ... it's about a draw. This site tracks stats for fantasy league junkies.

<http://www.huntkjnc.com/hoops/comparison_chart.php?player_one=c61&player_two=35a>

Regardless of what stats say, I find it frustrating to watch KVH (and I've always said and still maintain Spree trade was a good one). He turns the ball over too much for a 4. And while his shot is good, it's not great. He misses a lot of open looks ... especially when you're used to watching H20, who is so money.

Sneaking suspicion is he's not efficient enough to be a #1 or #2 option on a really good team, and that his game has too many flaws (defense) for him to be valuable as #3 or #4 option. Might be best used as #1 option on 2nd unit, but he's awfully expensive for that.
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11/11/2003  5:18 PM
Thx Bernard,something i was about to check on.We got our selves a real s/f.Ever since LJ left the building.
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11/11/2003  5:45 PM
ROFL.... KVH is averaging more steals then SPREEWELL........LOL.....
Well the stats say 7 to 6 infavor of KVH !!!
What does DICK CHANEY & DON CHANEY have in common ?? They both accidentally fell into a job they don't deserve & really suck at doing it !!!! Both need to be fired !!!
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11/11/2003  5:54 PM
Yeah okay... LOL

The turnovers read the same way. KVH averages 3.57, and Spree averages 2.00. Explain that away... LMMFAO

Not only is it too funny, it's just too damn easy.
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11/11/2003  6:12 PM
hardcore, forget it man you lost.the ship isn't sinking,KVH is playing better here than his previous teams.KVH n Houston IMO is tied for most outstanding Knick but #1 would be Thomas.He is also playing better than Spree in the statistic's and in the s/f spot and the biggest of all he's playing HARD.
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11/11/2003  6:48 PM
Yeah, you're right... I lost. How dare I not see the success in our glorious 2-5 record. Our ship is starting up stronger than the Titanic with our place in the standings being where it is. Remember what happened to THAT ship?

U gotta be kidding me. He's playing better here than he did on his previous teams- after seven games... LOL yeah sounds like you have everything all figured out.

Better Stats? They are closer to even than you happen to mention (aside from the disparity in TURNOVERS that you obviously omitted.). Plus, if he's playing so damn HARD then maybe he outta try just as HARD to not cough up the ball so goddamn much.


[Edited by - HARDCOREKNICKSFAN on 11/12/2003 04:48:09]
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11/11/2003  8:29 PM
I see facts are not good enough huh Hardcore? LOL You will be one of the first in ticket line when the knicks come together this yr.
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11/11/2003  10:18 PM
What "facts" are you referring to? I shot down every point you guys tried to spit at me. I even mentioned the facts that some happened to intentionally leave out. I kept the facts straight.

Like I said many times before, if Dyess doesn't make a huge impact, we are back in the Lottery in '04 (and yes I will have a ticket for that!). Hopefully LayDown and Chaney will be outta here by then too.
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11/11/2003  11:11 PM
Who gives a !!!! about turn overs im talkin about how he is performing over all and its better than Spree.This is a KVH thread not the team.Team losing because of Chaney.
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11/11/2003  11:42 PM
u shot yourself down thinking the trade was a bust and u just tryin to find any excuse to prove your point.Keep the facts straight.
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11/11/2003  11:42 PM
u shot yourself down thinking the trade was a bust and u just tryin to find any excuse to prove your point.Keep the facts straight.
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11/12/2003  12:10 AM
I guess adding to your first post was too easy... LOL

Anyway, It's still less than 10 games into the season. I know what I said sbout that trade and still stand by my statements. Nobody's point has yet to be proved this early in the season. Yes, I also know this is a KVH thread, which is why I posted his stats from the Cavs game here. Were the stats wrong? NOPE! In other words, I got the facts straight, fella.

The funny thing is that some cats just don't want to see them (the facts) printed. It's got me CTFU.

[Edited by - HARDCOREKNICKSFAN on 11/12/2003 00:12:26]
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11/13/2003  9:12 AM
KVH will explode once dice comes back with a healthy knee. KVH will be able to show his full arsenal along with the sharpshooting Allan Houston. Doubters BEWARE!
JAMES DOLAN on Isiah : He's a good friend of mine and of the organization and I will continue to solicit his views. He will always have strong ties to me and the team.
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11/13/2003  8:46 PM
Now KVH needs Dyess to blow up, huh?

LOL I guess the whole team does. However, "stars" get consistent numbers regardless.
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11/15/2003  4:20 AM
Stats on KVH last night vs. the Nets: 9 pts, 11 rbs, 4 fouls, 4 TO's in 30 min.

Now we're 2-6.

This cat took THREE shots in the second half (out of 11 total), and scored two points in the 4th quarter- two free throws.

There's your star.

Frank Isola broke it down...
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/story/137022p-121887c.html

"Keith Van Horn was supposed to emerge as the more-than-qualified second option to Allan Houston. A younger, taller and more talented Latrell Sprewell. Or at least that is how Van Horn is being billed.
The one major difference, however, is that Sprewell would never allow himself, his teammates or the opposition to freeze him out the way Van Horn was shut out in the fourth quarter last night."

-Frank Isola

Another tidbit from Mitch Lawrence's article:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/story/137021p-121886c.html

"...they traded for Van Horn for his scoring. Yet, he got off only three shots in the second half, and none in seven minutes of fourth-quarter action, when the Nets gradually pulled away.

Van Horn took only 11 shots for the game, finishing under double-figures in points for the second straight outing. He had nine. It's not just his 5-for-21 shooting over the last two games that's alarming, yet not terribly surprising, for anyone who has followed his erratic career. But scoring only 17 total points over 63 minutes, against Cleveland and last night, he isn't making James Dolan forget Latrell Sprewell."

Oh yeah... here's another poster for the KVH fanclub:



[Edited by - HARDCOREKNICKSFAN on 11/15/2003 10:58:48]
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11/15/2003  9:11 AM
Is this thread gonna switch between "I told you so's" from the KVH bashers every time he has 1 or 2 bad games and "I told you so's" from the Spree bashers every time he has a good game or 2? That's ridiculous.

KVH is what he is. Expect no transformation because he's on the Knicks. He'll wind up averaging somewhere between 15 and 17 points a game, somewhere between 7 and 9 rebounds, and he'll do it with some games where he disappears and some where he dominates. That's the player he is. He's not a major upgrade over Spree in terms of what he brings this year. Probably a minor downgrade. But he's younger and bigger and therefore a better fit for the team. But anyone who expects his play vs. Spree's to have a major positive impact on the team's record vs. last year is in fantasy land.

Only way this team is significantly better than last year's is if Dyess makes a major contribution (could still happen), Motumbo makes a difference (could still happen, but not looking that likely) or the rookies/F. Will. add something we didn't have last year (not looking too promising). So, basically, we're relying on Dyess and his knee to lead us out of the lottery. Sad, but true.
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11/15/2003  11:36 AM
Actually Bernard, what's ridiculous is how anyone in their right mind can be fool enough to believe that KVH is a star. The stats, most notably the standings, tell the grim tale.


What good is a 17 point average (BTW that is his TOTAL for the last 2 games), if we end up winning 30 games? I have already gone on the record to predict 30-35 wins this year. It's obvious from the past and the present that he's more than capable of disappearing in games (especially down the stretch), but dominate?? Dominate what, the turnovers stat? Please... Damn right he is no upgrade from Spree- unless referring to 2004 Lottery positioning. In that case he is a better fit for the team. However, we definitely agree when it comes to "anyone who expects his play vs. Spree's to have a major positive impact on the team's record vs. last year is in fantasy land." That, in a nutshell, has been my argument since that idiotic trade first went down.
Another season, and more adversity to persevere through. We will get the job done, even BETTER than last year. GO KNICKS!
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11/15/2003  12:24 PM
Excuse me Hardcore but, Houston and Van Horn didn't play together once in preseason is showing its effects. Van Horn, who had 11 boards last night, four offensive, was used to being the No. 1 option in preseason.

"It's going to take some figuring out because this team needs me to have it going even when [Houston's] hot," Van Horn added. "Obviously, I'd like to be in the mix. I'm going to look at the tape. When he gets going like that, I need to still find a way to get the ball."
That's why I say you judging now isn't worth noting anymore.
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11/15/2003  1:55 PM
LMAO well he'll have a whole lot of footage to review by the time the season's over.

He'll be repeating that quote alot this season.



Oh yeah, Playa, do you still think that KVH is gonna make the all-star team?

Maybe in the NBDL... ROFL

I noticed you already have conceded that he's not a "superstar" . Good for you, yo. You'll eat plates full of your own words by the time all is said and done.
Another season, and more adversity to persevere through. We will get the job done, even BETTER than last year. GO KNICKS!
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