misterearl wrote:A Chorus Line

Olbrannon - good take on the veteran thing, but I have a sense that seven seconds or less will take a backseat if 25 turnovers or more continues.

Look for D'Anotni to take a critical look to determine his best ball handlers and weave them together in a pre season game.

It's totally crazy, and not so sexy, but if Andy Rautins keeps walkin the walk, he will get a long audition.

After hearing of knee issues and his poor showing in Summer League Rautins stellar play against Minny was a nice surprise. He did not appear slow and knocked down his looks.

The vets (Mason, Felton) who have the least time in the Knicks offense look the most out of sync. I seem to remember TD doing the same thing in pre-season last year...and taking some time to find his rhythym within the flow of the offense.

Chandler has looked real good. I'm not worried about Gallo or Stat at all.

"Pretty impressive 'd' for Toney against Telfair...turned him into an assist man" Clyde informed us during last game. He's getting there ...he just needs minutes at this point.

How about a 6'5 guard with a trustable handle and a dependable shot?

"That's why they brought me in, to be in this system, get up and down and hit open shots," Rautins told The (cough) Post. "I'd love to be part of the rotation to help the team win, be part of the turnaround in the city. I definitely think I can help them."

Rautins is a dead ringer for the lead guy, Lillo Brancato, in A Bronx Tale. Kinda cool huh?

nixluva wrote:

misterearl wrote:Theme Music: "Got to give the people, give the people what they want." - The O'Jays.

How about a 6'5 guard with a trustable handle and a dependable shot?

"That's why they brought me in, to be in this system, get up and down and hit open shots," Rautins told The (cough) Post. "I'd love to be part of the rotation to help the team win, be part of the turnaround in the city. I definitely think I can help them."

Rautins is a dead ringer for the lead guy, Lillo Brancato, in A Bronx Tale. Kinda cool huh?

I LOVE that movie. One of those great stories that brings back memories from my youth.

Rautins gives you a good feeling cuz we really need what he brings to the table. Felton, TD, Mason and Rautins could be a really good safety net for the ups and downs of this season at PG. I can't think when we've had this many defensively strong guards. I was saying this all summer that our biggest improvement would likely come on Defense. I can foresee some really intense pressure from our guard contingent this year. I really like that Mike is trying to institute that concept this year.

that movie should've been required for Nate, Craw, and Curry

"The Knicks have a roster with one star player, Amar'e Stoudemire, and several talented but young players around him. Heading into tonight's preseason game against the Nets at the Garden, that's exactly how that roster has performed"

- Tim Bomtemps

Who is dis guy?

He patches together a few quotes and offers absolutely nothing to back his juicy headline.

The Knicks have one star, Amar'e, and seven dwarfs. Nice theory. Where is the persuasive evidence that it won't work?

Nah, let's just pack in the season and get ready for the draft lottery.

G - "Don’t compare me to Steve Nash. … I don’t want to be compared to nobody. I want to be Raymond Felton … my own person."
The recent performances of Ray Felton (please stop with the silly trade speculation and Steve Nash slurpfest) give credence to the notion that he reported out of shape. Finding his rhythm may be as much a by-product of chiseling some pounds off his frame as much as Amar'e picking hard and rolling smooth

G - Thank you for the early Christmas Gift known as Landry Fields. A bold move by Donnie Walsh and a bold move by D'Antoni to start him. His assist numbers will increase as the word gets out that he must be accounted for a all times. Having a strong 6'7 guard is a huge plus on the defensive end and on the glass. Steve Francis, please pick up the orange courtesy phone.

F - Gallo - keep shooting, but don't forget to floss and don't forget the pump fake.

F - The Mayor - now that he has a role model in Amar'e, he only needs to follow big brothers footsteps and go hard. You bring that weak **** in here and you will get it marked "return to sender." Fast don't lie? 22 and 7 don't lie. Vote early and often.

F- Amar'e said "The Knicks are back" and the reporters snickered. Stoudemire did not stay late after practice in Greenburgh to work on his interview skills. He was at work on his moves. I miss Kurt Thomas

C - Turiaf - take your time a heal. We need you on the floor.

C - Mozgov - D'Antoni needs to leave him out there. Let Mozgov play until he fouls out or runs out of gas, but he needs to play. The adjustment to a new country is huge and the refs tendencies will remain a mystery until he has been around the league at least once. He works hard, hustles, runs back on defense and is always in motion. What's not to like, except for the fact his hands betray him more than a Buffalo Bills wide receiver. Let him play!

DWTDD - help is on the way. Stop dribbling into traffic or into the corner. He has court awareness but if he continues to turn it over, don't be surprised to see Landry Fields cameo at lead guard. It could happen. Nah. D'Antoni ain't THAT crazy, right?

Bill Walker - he lost the headband, now he needs to find his way to the rack for a few dunks.

Anthony Randolph - stay thirsty my friend. Yo will get your turn.

Q. vmart - Where are the grades?

A. Grades? We don't need no steenkin' grades!

But since you asked nice...

Felton: A- dig the orange kicks, hate the stupid trade rumors manufactured by lazy beat writers on a deadline
Fields: B+ you still a rookie son, remember what your parents taught you about focus
Gallo: B- move in one more step and take the shot, repeat after me, "I am World B Free, I AM World B Free..."
Amar'e: A you said "the Knicks are back" and backed it up. Lead on bruh!
Mozgov: C+ baggage claim is downstairs and on the left... yes, it's okay to hit back

Who Got Next?

The Mayor B+ "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee... rumble young man, rumble!
DWTDD C+ "you're still a young man, baby, don't waste your time" pounding the ball
Walker C+ you appear to be working hard, stay with your man dude
Turiaf B+ heart and soul cannot be measured with any grade

Pine Brothers

Mason Jr, D as in "damn, can you just make ONE shot before The freakin' New Year?"
Rautins, incomplete, carry a basketball with you everywhere you go and you could be an answer at lead guard in a year
Williams incomplete, stay away from the wrong crowd and stay away from those skeezers waiting at the players entrance

Just win baby

since you asked nice...

Billups: C "Your body's here with me, but yo' mind is on the other side of town..."
Fields: B you still a rookie son, it's a long season
Carmelo: B- adjustments to his game must be made for the team to flourish
Amar'e: A you said "the Knicks are back" and we trusted you. Get some rest, and more ice, for those knees
Center: vacant, INC no one to grade in this position

Who Got Next?

Shawne Williams: B at least he is making a sincere effort on defense
DWTDD B "you're still a young man, baby, don't waste your time" thinking too much, drive it stronger
Turiaf: C productivity fading fast
Jeffries: D+, if it don't show up in the box score I can't use it

Pine Brothers

Walker: incomplete
Mason Jr: C at least you have seen some light
Rautins: get thee to summer league
Derrick Brown: see Rautins above