BRIGGS wrote:

Elite wrote:It's funny how after a game like today, people say "Gallo can only shoot 3s" like, its all he can do.

What actually makes the whole thing so frustrating is that, he can actually do way more than just shoot 3s.

I would make a bet that out of the last 100 times Gallo DECIDED to drive the ball, 85 times something positive happened.. If not more.

The guy has a knack for drawing fouls, a nice touch around the basket and a decent handle.

The problem is in his head, he thinks he's going to make every shot so he just settles. This is where leadership comes in, I really hope Amare or Felton get in his ear about taking it to the hole... It's just a decision Gallo has to make, it's not about ability it's just about mindset. This is where coaching and leadership really become crucial to team success...

Not going over board yet, but hopefully this issue is addressed cuz IMO its vital to our success.

Danillo looked like he partied way into the night--he was drop dead tired--he wasnt into it. We have had VERY poor PG play for most of the two games and I don't think RT should be in the starting lineup. We can say we led 20-5 or whatever but the first 5 minutes doesnt tell the tale of their size versus ours.

Guys, the fellas were IN PARIS! You gotta believe they were partying. Paris is one of the funnest and most interesting cities in the world. For most of these guys it was probably their first trip there (save Rony). They were definitely tired, not just from late nights, but from jet lag and tons of traveling and sight seeing.

They will be fine. And Gallo is looking like one of our best defenders already. He's going to have a breakout season.

StillaKnicksfan wrote:Come one guys, this is only pre-season b-ball. If this were December or January ok break out the panic buttons. Guys are still figuring each other out and besides Amare we are not sure who is gonna step their game up. We have been patient for 10 very long years. We can wait a lil while longer. Landry Fields will be a player in the NBA.

Papabear Says

You Know the Knicks fans. After 2 or three bad games throw him under the bus. I like this team but maybe we are just not what we think we are. So far we ain't got no shooters for Mikes system. The only thing that Mike D should be positive about is a usual no defense.

sidsanders wrote:from my view, it isnt about preseason as much as its a continuation of what he has been doing. was hoping to see some changes that havent shown up yet (not settling for 3s, drive-drive-drive). thats why i say i sure hope they are working on this (both before now and currently)...

It's a offense that requires a point guard with a high IQ, it's that simple. Any success we had or have, will be always base on our pg....Look at our wins last season, then look at the PG stats. we have great athletes, solid shooters, and a lot of upside, but from what i have witness from day one with MDA, his team will shoot a lot of 3's, and needs a pg to guide them..

Felton's control of the game, his communication (to gallo) and the rest of the team, creating mis matches, and the abilty to set a PnR from anywhere on the court (not just the top of the 3 pt line) is what matter's the most

The rebound issue..please, we finsh 24th last year with david lee avg 11..amare avg 9, the slack shouldn't be that much to make up +.. Two a days for a wk, then fly cross country, with president gallo, and MDA..Your energy and effort will not be there for a preseason game....