crzymdups wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:Chris Johnson absolutely dominating the D legue--ahain tonight 25 points 16 rebounds 7 blocks. Its funny but he actually played with ar--this guy is a player who had tremendous potential in college but just never did figure it out---I mean for free would it harm to take a chance on a player who is 6-11 and playing this well? Maybe release Mason?

I thought the Knicks had an interesting line about the D-league. They said they felt it was more valuable to practice against NBA guys than to play games in the D-League. I think I might agree.

I always think in any sport practice and games are two different levels of play. But right now Im talking about adding a 6-11 athletic player who is the most dominant player in the D league--not sending anyone there. I do think it could kelp a rautins find a rhythm in game conditions. We added mason and Starks from a similar deal.

Concerning his bad hands. According to D'Antoni, Mosgov admittedly has bad hands in his short playing time in games, but not when he is practicing. Its important to decide whether a problem is short term or long term. Its a confidence issue, and over time the bad hands will go away. I would be happy to make you a bet on this issue.

I said was that between Mosgov and Randolph, one was likely to develop. Because they both have high upsides, the development of one of the two could be worth 4 games a year for the next 3 years. You accused me of saying Mosgov could be worth 13 more wins next year which is nonsense. Read what I wrote again.

Randolph could be an excellent power forward alongside Amare. Mosgov is a very rare combination of size, agility, speed, and an intelligent hard worker. The upside of both guys is far more valuable to the Knicks, then thinking that the 10 to 15 minutes we may spend to help them develop may occasionally cost us a game. If you like winning games, why risk trading a player who can be very valuable for us in the future, just to have a better quality short term alternative sitting on the bench that we are unlikely to use much.

As you and I both suggested, Amare is playing Center most of the time anyway, and Chandler is playing power forward. So I don't think the backup center position is a big problem anyway except against a few elite teams? Those are games we are probably not yet ready to win anyway. I sincerely believe Amare needs to keep playing Center for the Knicks unless or until, a player with the mobility of a Mosgov can be developed.

BRIGGS wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:Chris Johnson absolutely dominating the D legue--ahain tonight 25 points 16 rebounds 7 blocks. Its funny but he actually played with ar--this guy is a player who had tremendous potential in college but just never did figure it out---I mean for free would it harm to take a chance on a player who is 6-11 and playing this well? Maybe release Mason?

I thought the Knicks had an interesting line about the D-league. They said they felt it was more valuable to practice against NBA guys than to play games in the D-League. I think I might agree.

I always think in any sport practice and games are two different levels of play. But right now Im talking about adding a 6-11 athletic player who is the most dominant player in the D league--not sending anyone there. I do think it could kelp a rautins find a rhythm in game conditions. We added mason and Starks from a similar deal.

Definite difference in level of play in mind as well but.......All the habits you will learn that will help you to become a good professional player are learned in practice.

BRIGGS wrote:Chris Johnson absolutely dominating the D legue--ahain tonight 25 points 16 rebounds 7 blocks. Its funny but he actually played with ar--this guy is a player who had tremendous potential in college but just never did figure it out---I mean for free would it harm to take a chance on a player who is 6-11 and playing this well? Maybe release Mason?

See now you're talking..I mentioned this dude Chris Johnson early on in the Melo thread along with some other inexpensive options that could very well fit the bill(http://www.ultimateknicks.com/forum/topic.asp?t=37117&page=2)..A guy like this should be our first option when it comes to adding much needed depth along the frontline..If so, if we we're lucky enough to catch lightning in a bottle with a guy like Johnson, we move on happily looking like geniuses--assets & cap room intact..If not, on to the next DL/current FA big who could possibly do the job, and make no mistake about it, there are several guys out there available just waiting for a phone call..How we're not auditioning for inexpensive big men with 10-day contacts I have no idea..What, so Turiaf's back now (not at 100% I might add) and everything's right in the world again? I hope they don't believe that..Donnie & co. have done a very good job so far all considered -- but their work can never end. Their hands may be tied right now when in comes to doing some middle-of-the-road type moves and that would be understandable -- I think they value the assets they have and their cap room as much as I do and I think the plan is to make a spash for something big when the time comes..Bravo if that's the case..That's a good strategy..In the meantime though, where does it say sit tight and sit on your hands and do nothing to continue addressing team needs?? It's gotta be an ongoing process..Cut Mason Jr. (even more obvious now with S Williams' emergence) and bring in a guy like Chris Johnson..Why not? Have no idea why they're waiting on this type of move..I would've auditioned 5 big men by now starting weeks ago (hopefully not, hopefully I would've found a guy that fits on the first shot, but you get the idea)..

If it came down to adding an NBA-level player along with some minor salary, a guy I continue to like for this team is Ryan Anderson..6'10" inside/outside PF that may be just as good a shooter as Gallinari, maybe better..MUCH better rebounder as well and even though we're playing a lot better now, that continues to be a frontline weakness..This is a guy that, given the mins, can go out there and get you 10 rebounds playing some 4 (maybe even some big 3 a-la Gallinari) and hit 5+ 3s in any given game...He's currently out with a sprained foot he suffered over a week ago -- when he returns, there may not be a spot for him now that Brandon Bass has stepped it up for the Magic..The contract is minimal to absorb and the upside is pretty high given the skills he brings to the table..If we can't get another legit C type, adding a Ryan Anderson intrigues me: he's got size, he'd help on the glass, he can score inside and out and he's a lot tougher & skilled than he looks..If he returns 100% healthy soon yet finds himself out of the Magic rotation behind Bass, Gortat, etc. (they're gonna want to develop Daniel Orton at some point too I would think--they'll need to make some room for him), I'd call up the Magic and look to deal for him..If he's healthy and if the price is right though--two big 'ifs'..I'd make the call though and see where the conversation goes.