I am sorry, now is the time for Zeke to make a move...Every team around the league know that N.Y needs a big, so the longer we take is the more they will try to pry away from us. I think that it is a mistake to let your intent be known by all the rivals around the league. It is hard enough to get any team to help us out, all they want to offer us is their garbage, let's just stop announcing that we want this or that from anyone.

Get busy Zeke, get Hunter.....he is 23 and is as talented as Kwame but is a much better person than Kwame......

Hey, for all we know, Zeke could have Hunter locked up with a nice handshake deal already...

I wouldn't put it past him.

It's kinda sad some of you have this mindset that your everday Stephen Huntes and Stromile Swifts would make some sort of impact or difference on the Knicks. These are guys that, for their career, will not and have not seen more action than 20-25 MPG. Like I keep saying, there are 2 directions we can go this summer, and it all depends on the coaching selection. Being able to land Larry Brown puts us in instant playoff contention, just like Phil Jackson will for L.A. At that point, you go out and do all you can to land a LEGIT, banging, defensive-minded Center.

However, if Brown is unavailable, and Herb becomes the head coach, you'll see Isiah go with plan B (b/c there's no assurance that Herb can lead even a semi-good team to playoff contention), and go after potential in Kwame or Stro. I think you'll also see Marbury shopped at that point (or maybe you won't see it), and if not dealt this summer, then sooner rather than later.

Point is, the Q trade was a no-brainer. It can make an impact now AND in the near future. However, with Marbury slowly-but shortly nearing 30, and with his salary on the ups of 20 Million, keeping him is not a walk in the park. If you plan on keeping him, it's ONLY b/c you believe he can be a big part of this team NOW. For Steph, there isn't much of a tomorrow. Larry's arrival will mean more wins...and fast. Herb will indicate a slower, more normalized (and cap friendly) approach. Herb, being a player-friendly coach, would be given the chance to develop a young, talented core of players, most likely minus Marbury and plus a Kwame or Stro type.

But please, for the last time, stop with the mix and matching. You can't have Larry Brown as your coach, with Marbury & Co. still on board, and then have Kwame Brown as the Big Man you're leaning on. That would be a big letdown, ESPECIALLY on a team with only playoffs on their mind...

quote:Originally posted by diderotn:

Here is the deal that will go down.....Both Walker and Hunter will be in a Knicks uniform if Ainge is man enough to deal with Zeke. As I understand it, Zeke and Barlstein are in intance talk about a blockbuster deal...Look for Iziah to do a Sweetney and perhaps JYD for Walker and HUnter deal...

Posted by TMS:

LOL. Diderotn's morning crystal ball reading.
"Hmmm... good morning, my dear crystal ball... now, what do I see???"

Posted by diderotn:

I was called worst when I predicted JYD in a Knicks uniform last season....

Dido, you make about 1000 predications last season.