islesfan wrote:

nyk4ever wrote:

islesfan wrote:I don't get it. The Knicks are competing defensively and giving a strong effort. I thought we couldn't expect that from this group of players because they weren't "defensive oriented" type players.

Does this mean that they are capable of giving a strong effort on defense and can play good defense if the coaching staff demands it of them? So why only now?

i doubt it has anything to do with the coaching staff to be honest with you. i just think this team wants it more now (or atleast this game they do)

The point is that they can play good defense and give a good effort on that end. It's not that they aren't defensive minded players so it's not worth bothering as some people here seem to think. And I disagree that the coaching staff has nothing to do with getting their team to play hard on defense. That's exactly what their job demands.

i agree with you about the coaching staff and all that. i'm just saying, i don't think all the sudden the coaching staff has started preaching defense and is imploring them to play defense, i just think these guys feel like playing it tonight.

nyk4ever wrote:

islesfan wrote:

nyk4ever wrote:

islesfan wrote:I don't get it. The Knicks are competing defensively and giving a strong effort. I thought we couldn't expect that from this group of players because they weren't "defensive oriented" type players.

Does this mean that they are capable of giving a strong effort on defense and can play good defense if the coaching staff demands it of them? So why only now?

i doubt it has anything to do with the coaching staff to be honest with you. i just think this team wants it more now (or atleast this game they do)

The point is that they can play good defense and give a good effort on that end. It's not that they aren't defensive minded players so it's not worth bothering as some people here seem to think. And I disagree that the coaching staff has nothing to do with getting their team to play hard on defense. That's exactly what their job demands.

i agree with you about the coaching staff and all that. i'm just saying, i don't think all the sudden the coaching staff has started preaching defense and is imploring them to play defense, i just think these guys feel like playing it tonight.

That's deplorable and an indictment of Antoni if they haven't been doing it just because they didn't feel like it.

loweyecue wrote:Blame MDA when they don't play defense, blame MDA when they do play defense. No wonder this board is chock full of lively conversation these days.

It's the head coach's job to demand that his team play defense all the time. That's the point. Is it really that hard to understand?

CHauncey is 1 for 4 from 3 and I can't remember him taking 1 god 3.

Too many cats have a green light. TD has 7 shots.

Billy Walker looked alright. He shoudl get some more looks.

JrZyHuStLa wrote:

islesfan wrote:

loweyecue wrote:Blame MDA when they don't play defense, blame MDA when they do play defense. No wonder this board is chock full of lively conversation these days.

It's the head coach's job to demand that his team play defense all the time. That's the point. Is it really that hard to understand?

Which is why I'll never understand the "Stat and Melo aren't defensive players" or "We just don't have 2 way players."

Coaching is ALWAYS responsible for the emphasis and development of defense.

2 Way players in terms of having some sort of shot of hitting a layup...we have some atrocious offensive players in our rotations..or very one dimensional. Jefferies, Shelden Williams, Turiaf in terms of atrocious..and Mason, Shawne Williams, Bill Walker in terms of one dimensional. Lack of playmakers.

FoeDiddy wrote:

JrZyHuStLa wrote:

islesfan wrote:

loweyecue wrote:Blame MDA when they don't play defense, blame MDA when they do play defense. No wonder this board is chock full of lively conversation these days.

It's the head coach's job to demand that his team play defense all the time. That's the point. Is it really that hard to understand?

Which is why I'll never understand the "Stat and Melo aren't defensive players" or "We just don't have 2 way players."

Coaching is ALWAYS responsible for the emphasis and development of defense.

2 Way players in terms of having some sort of shot of hitting a layup...we have some atrocious offensive players in our rotations..or very one dimensional. Jefferies, Shelden Williams, Turiaf in terms of atrocious..and Mason, Shawne Williams, Bill Walker in terms of one dimensional. Lack of playmakers.

I can't stand Jarred Jeffries.

MSG3 wrote:I'm kinda impressed with TD's playmaking at some moments. He has to look to penetrate more. Good things happen when he breaks down the D. He has that ability.

I see that too..I think he actually plays it too safe sometimes..like he doesn't wanna throw a bad pass..especially on the pick n roll. He needs some confidence in it..Hopefully by next season he adds finishing the pick and roll better to his repertoire. I was down on him most of the season..pause..but I think he can be a great asset.