Posted by nixluva:

Skita is an enigma. I can't get a read on him. Is this how he's gonna try to play the game if he's going against NBA level players? If so I think he can be a useful bench guy. I love how he's been using his length to go after shots. That's what I want to see from a big off the bench. Of course the fact that he can shoot is a big plus, cuz you know MDA wants bigs that can step out. I think he's clearly more useful in this system than Sene. I think he's coming to Training Camp and he might make the team along with Almond.

Posted by fishmike:

Posted by nyk4ever:

Austin Daye is much more comparable to Tayshaun Prince than he is Jared Jeffries. I actually view him as a carbon-copy, maybe not as good of a defender, but he's definitely all Prince is offensively.

except Day isnt the athlete that Prince is. Tayshaun Prince is the Kate Moss of the NBA in terms of his build but he's an amazing athlete. He's got a quickness and speed that Day doesnt possess. Part of what makes Prince so effective is he kind of lulls guys into thinking he's just long and skinny but he's super skilled and plays above the rim

Posted by CrushAlot:

How many times can you post a link and have it count as a post on your post count?

Posted by McK1:

I am sure he did not.

Walsh talked like Vegas was his first glimpse of Hill against actual competition. NY worked him out solo I believe.

these are the type of guys Hill is going to be asked to lock up and Daye made him look ridiculous defensively.

Posted by McK1:

I am sure he did not.

Walsh talked like Vegas was his first glimpse of Hill against actual competition. NY worked him out solo I believe.

these are the type of guys Hill is going to be asked to lock up and Daye made him look rediculous defensively.

Posted by rvwink:

"Douglas has been quick agile + strong with the ball but he does not look anything like an NBA rotation player. He is small at the hoop--he doesnt break guys off the dribble--doesnt get into the lane and so far his shot looks like mine. And for all of this he's a great defender hes looked porous and average. So we want to emphasize the positives and he can find the shooters on the wing and doesnt turn it over. His talent is light years from Jennings but at 29 you get what you pay for. Thats why we shouldve taken Blair."

Our summer team has played two games. Toney is breaking into running a new system, and clearly he has been told to focus on distributing the ball, which he is doing. Its seems nuts to me that you seem to be compelled to long term judgments on things like his shooting ability and even his ability to play defense. Don't you think it would be a good idea to wait until you have more information?

"His talent is light years from Jennings but at 29 you get what you pay for. Thats why we shouldve taken Blair."

First, The Knicks needed a point guard to replace Nat Robinson. Why would they need a player like DeJuan Blair. Second, while Jennings looks talented, he remains an unproven commodity. Third, you don't always get what you pay for. Occasionally, excellent players like Paul Millsap and David Lee are discovered in the late first and even second round. Fourth the prototype Center for D'Antoni's system is Amar'e Stoudemire. He stands 6'10 inches, runs well and shoots threes at about 43%. DeJuan stands 6'5" without sneakers and he is far better suited for the half court game. He has knee problems, average athleticism and his jump shot is also listed as one of his weaknesses, (DeJuan shoots free throws at 60.5 and Amar'e shoots free throws at 83.5.) If you were criticizing Walsh and D'Antoni for their draft pick, maybe you should reconsider?