Thats defined as pandering to the impatient media and fans.

MDA is right, you don't want to mess up TD. We don't know what particular aspects he is dealing with as to why he is not performing the job.

We got one case in Lando who is losing minutes.

While its obvious SHump is up to the task, there are considerations as to his minutes and what if TD falls off further?

Things we don't know the answer to. Things coaches won't really discuss. Things we as fans pretend to have a higher level of knowledge of.

That said, obviously, Shump has to be our starting and finishing PG till Baron is healthy. Then, when Baron is ready, Shump should slide over to starting shooting guard, and let TD and Fields come off the bench.

End of story.

ChuckBuck wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:And to think a lot of people were questioning this pick by Donnie. Donnie's last parting gift.

Believe it or not this was Pringles pick. Singleton was Walsh's first choice, but decided to go with D'Antoni's pick because of the logjam at 3 and 4:

According to multiple sources, Walsh took a poll of the Knicks' war room, of all the scouts and basketball staff, and there was a split between Shumpert and Singleton. Walsh then turned to Mike D'Antoni, who said he wanted Shumpert. That's when Walsh declared, "Shumpert is the pick" and the selection was submitted.

http://mobile.newsday.com/inf/infomo;jsessionid=6ACDF31ADE54569D308A.3120?site=newsday&view=sports_blogs_item&feed:a=newsday_5min&feed:c=sports_blogs&feed:i=1.2980981&nopaging=1

That is why Donnie was a heck of a GM.

I just hate when he takes those shots early in the clock, or when as the point guard he takes a shot immediately...

Geez, someone should tell him he's a rookie. Besides, it's not like he's a good shooter, he's a terrible shooter. That airball 3 in the last game was just ugly.

He should stick with defense, and take shots when he's open...

I usually love to root for rookies, but so far this season, I have to say I hate what that guy does...

FrenchKnicks wrote:I wouldn't say I hate Shumpert, but I really disklike him so far. In some ways, he reminds me of Nate Robinson... sure he high-enery, but what about that shoot-first attitude...

I just hate when he takes those shots early in the clock, or when as the point guard he takes a shot immediately...

Geez, someone should tell him he's a rookie. Besides, it's not like he's a good shooter, he's a terrible shooter. That airball 3 in the last game was just ugly.

He should stick with defense, and take shots when he's open...

I usually love to root for rookies, but so far this season, I have to say I hate what that guy does...

He took 11 shots in 37 minutes and looked nothing like a shoot first guard after he realized he was cold. I can't understand how anyone can dislike him so far as a rookie. Mindboggling.

misterearl wrote:

FrenchKnicks wrote:I wouldn't say I hate Shumpert, but I really disklike him so far. In some ways, he reminds me of Nate Robinson... sure he high-enery, but what about that shoot-first attitude...

I just hate when he takes those shots early in the clock, or when as the point guard he takes a shot immediately...

Geez, someone should tell him he's a rookie. Besides, it's not like he's a good shooter, he's a terrible shooter. That airball 3 in the last game was just ugly.

He should stick with defense, and take shots when he's open...

I usually love to root for rookies, but so far this season, I have to say I hate what that guy does...

FrenchKnicks - what game are you watching?

Nate Robinson? Are you freakin' kidding me?

Nate never managed the floor as Shumpert demonstrated last night. In additioin, Shumpert plays UNDER CONTROL. Shumpert is NOTHING like Nate. No, he is NOT a terrible shooter. 4-11 for a player shooting with an injured leg? C'mon Son! Opinion is one thing. Being arbitrary is another.

You hate what he does because he missed some shots?

Please.

misterearl wrote:

FrenchKnicks wrote:I wouldn't say I hate Shumpert, but I really disklike him so far. In some ways, he reminds me of Nate Robinson... sure he high-enery, but what about that shoot-first attitude...

I just hate when he takes those shots early in the clock, or when as the point guard he takes a shot immediately...

Geez, someone should tell him he's a rookie. Besides, it's not like he's a good shooter, he's a terrible shooter. That airball 3 in the last game was just ugly.

He should stick with defense, and take shots when he's open...

I usually love to root for rookies, but so far this season, I have to say I hate what that guy does...

FrenchKnicks - what game are you watching?

Nate Robinson? Are you freakin' kidding me?

Nate never managed the floor as Shumpert demonstrated last night. In additioin, Shumpert plays UNDER CONTROL. Shumpert is NOTHING like Nate. No, he is NOT a terrible shooter. 4-11 for a player shooting with an injured leg? C'mon Son! Opinion is one thing. Being arbitrary is another.

You hate what he does because he missed some shots?

Please.

4-11 from a rookie in his second game and he made it look easy managing seasoned vets including a couple of pernnial all-stars with matching egos. And you compare him with Nate? Nate couldn't hit Jerome James with a big mac in practice if his life depnded on it. At least recognize this kid has passing skills that we haven't seen in aknick guard for a long time.

misterearl wrote:Although He Has Been To The Galleria in Los Angeles, The Answer Man Never Shops The Mall

Q. ATrain - Is his jersey in stores yet?

A. Sure. Just cop a Wilson Chandler joint at Marshall's and change the nameplate.