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bobs3304
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7/31/2005  12:49 PM
July 31, 2005

The Knicks want another big man and one Brown-like player is Seattle's rugged free agent power forward Reggie Evans, the league's leader in rebounds per minute. The Knicks have given away their mid-level exception to Seattle center Jerome James, whom they'll introduce Tuesday, so they'd need a sign-and-trade.

Other defensive free-agent bigs are Dale Davis, whom Brown coached in Indiana, and center Elden Campbell. Both could be had for either the lower exception ($1.7M) or veteran's minimum ($1M). The chances of a sign-and-trade with Chicago for free-agents Eddy Curry or Tyson Chandler are remote.

"Some coaches believe we need offensive players out on the court to be successful," Brown said after completing the Hoops 4 Hope charity clinic that donates used sneakers to Africa. "I don't necessarily buy into that. I always figure out a way if you get stops, you'll create easy baskets."


Thomas knows improvement is needed on last season's defensive nightmare.

"I've never been associated with a bad defensive team," Thomas said. "This was my first experience."

Brown said Marbury, Jamal Crawford, Tim Thomas and Ariza have potential to be excellent defenders.

"Stephon physically, if he can do the things I've seen him to do on offense, he ought to be able to do it defensively," Brown said. "Same thing you can say about Jamal."

Since Jeff Van Gundy left, the Knicks have disgraced the storied jersey on defense.

Brown indicated Marbury could be moved occasionally to shooting guard and made clear what he lacks. "Superstars make other players around him better and win games," Brown said. "I think he has the ability to do that."

Brown has not given up on still-rehabbing Allan Houston. Thomas will wait to training camp to decide Houston's future.

"In his heart he feels he can come back," Brown said. "It would be a huge plus for us."



A recap:

I'm a Knick fan. Just not a homer. Don't hate on me for that.

Two, I think by now we've realized Isiah should run for President (and I don't mean that in a good way).

Lastly, there WILL be trades, and sooner rather than later.

[Edited by - BOBS3304 on 07/31/2005 12:54:55]
DLee is the best thing to happen to NY in Isiah's 4 year tenure. And that alone, though a positive on the radar, is sad as hell.
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7/31/2005  12:59 PM
Yeah I read that same article, but can't recall where... Link?
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7/31/2005  1:05 PM
What am I missing? i don't think this article adds much to anyone's knowledge base. And I don't think it suggests that we'd trade any front-line player. I would agree it's good to get more cheap defensive minded bigs. I don't see more than that here.
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7/31/2005  1:07 PM
You wouldn't........would you.



DLee is the best thing to happen to NY in Isiah's 4 year tenure. And that alone, though a positive on the radar, is sad as hell.
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7/31/2005  1:15 PM
Posted by HARDCOREKNICKSFAN:

Yeah I read that same article, but can't recall where... Link?
http://www.nypost.com/sports/knicks/51070.htm

it comes from the most reliable and cutting edge source in sports; Marc Berman

It must be true then
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7/31/2005  1:19 PM
Posted by bobs3304:

You wouldn't........would you.





um.
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7/31/2005  1:20 PM
Posted by crzymdups:
Posted by bobs3304:

You wouldn't........would you.





um.


DLee is the best thing to happen to NY in Isiah's 4 year tenure. And that alone, though a positive on the radar, is sad as hell.
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7/31/2005  1:51 PM
i would love Reggie Evans on the Knicks...he's the type of hard working, bad-ass, in your face player this team needs...i want some attitude on the floor along w/the great rebounding & defense he brings...that type of stuff rubs off on teammates & ignites their play...add a Reggie Evans to go w/guys like JYD, Ariza & Nate Rob, & you have some guys who will bring the emotion to the floor & inspire other teammates...that's the type of player i think NY fans truly love & appreciate.
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7/31/2005  1:52 PM
Posted by bobs3304:

You wouldn't........would you.





serious. i'm not even busting. what do you get from this article - what's the big news?
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7/31/2005  1:56 PM
that Brown's not satisfied with the roster as is, and they'll at the very least be making 1 more move before the season begins. word around the league is that Snow is a very good possibility. That's from another article.

Also, did you NOT read the part where "defense" is mentioned like 10 times? For Isiah to say that Marbury and Crawford are capable of playing good defense is just assinine. That's why he should be running for president. He could make ANY Knick fan vote for him.

DLee is the best thing to happen to NY in Isiah's 4 year tenure. And that alone, though a positive on the radar, is sad as hell.
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7/31/2005  1:59 PM
I wouldn't mind getting Reggie Evans on this team because of the obvious rebounding reasons and the fact that he's a Larry Brown type guy.

But HONESTLY how many damn non-star PFs do the Knicks need?
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7/31/2005  2:00 PM
Posted by nyk4ever:

I wouldn't mind getting Reggie Evans on this team because of the obvious rebounding reasons and the fact that he's a Larry Brown type guy.

But HONESTLY how many damn non-star PFs do the Knicks need?

you're right...trade Sweetney & Mo T & clear up the glut.

[Edited by - TMS on 07/31/2005 14:00:48]
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7/31/2005  2:17 PM
Posted by bobs3304:

that Brown's not satisfied with the roster as is, and they'll at the very least be making 1 more move before the season begins. word around the league is that Snow is a very good possibility. That's from another article.

Also, did you NOT read the part where "defense" is mentioned like 10 times? For Isiah to say that Marbury and Crawford are capable of playing good defense is just assinine. That's why he should be running for president. He could make ANY Knick fan vote for him.

it was brown saying that in the article, not isiah:


Brown said Marbury, Jamal Crawford, Tim Thomas and Ariza have potential to be excellent defenders.

"Stephon physically, if he can do the things I've seen him to do on offense, he ought to be able to do it defensively," Brown said. "Same thing you can say about Jamal."


and the stuff about additional pickups looked like cheap old defensive bigs. nothing that would involve a trade of any of our front-line players.
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7/31/2005  2:19 PM
you're right. my bad.
DLee is the best thing to happen to NY in Isiah's 4 year tenure. And that alone, though a positive on the radar, is sad as hell.
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7/31/2005  2:26 PM
Campbell and Davis are done.
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7/31/2005  2:28 PM
Posted by bobs3304:

you're right. my bad.

no problem.
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7/31/2005  2:30 PM
Posted by bobs3304:

that Brown's not satisfied with the roster as is, and they'll at the very least be making 1 more move before the season begins. word around the league is that Snow is a very good possibility. That's from another article.

Also, did you NOT read the part where "defense" is mentioned like 10 times? For Isiah to say that Marbury and Crawford are capable of playing good defense is just assinine. That's why he should be running for president. He could make ANY Knick fan vote for him.

right... nothing new here.

[Edited by - jaydh on 07/31/2005 14:31:25]
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Why aren't Marbury & Crawford cappable of being good defenders???
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7/31/2005  2:45 PM
Posted by newyorknewyork:

Why aren't Marbury & Crawford cappable of being good defenders???

good question...i'm sure their head coaches have been asking themselves the same thing over the years...they still haven't figured it out yet...maybe LB can, who knows...but i'm not holding my breath...TEAM defense is what LB will be stressing more than man on man D...that will have to be learned in practice, & if nothing else, LB's teams are usually the best prepared because he stresses so much of the fundamentals.
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Posted by newyorknewyork:

Why aren't Marbury & Crawford cappable of being good defenders???

I'm not even gonna justify that with an answer.
DLee is the best thing to happen to NY in Isiah's 4 year tenure. And that alone, though a positive on the radar, is sad as hell.
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