Watson might not be better offensively but as far as defense and making good decisions on the court he is a lot better than craw.

Watson is one of my favorite players. Shammond Williams is still one of my favorite players. That dude is playing for the best team in Europe right now. So I dunno if you can take my word for it cuz its tainted.

Watson would instantly fit these knicks. If I can say anything about the dude he is a tough player. He showed he can guy the three this year in Denver. As far as that that guy is a knick in his heart and he doesn't even know it.

Posted by MaulingandAppalling:

I've only seen him play a couple of times and I wasn't THAT impressed. Anybody have any more experience watching him? Is he really worth going after this hard?

I have a good buddy who is a die hard Jason Williams fan so I watched about 15-20 Memphis games last year as well as all the playoff games.

Its easy to see why Watson is popular. He takes care of the ball, he's tough, hustles and plays very hard.

I do think people mistake him playing very hard on D with him playing very good on D. IMO he's Charlie Ward with a less reliable 3 pointer. Ward also played his heart out but is wasnt like he was shutting anyone down. I seem to remember Mark Jackson, Tim Hardaway, Alvin Williams, Avery Johnson, etc all having big series against him.

I guess the question is whats the trade? Watson isnt giving you an offense, and he's not guarding 2's so where does he fit on this team?

LIke Eric snow, not much flash, but takes care of the ball.

WE need that.

Craw-watson= apples and oranges.

Trade crawford and that awful contract. The guy shoots 40% from the field and averages 3 turnovers a game.

Posted by realhiphop:

Posted by FireIsiah:

Trade crawford and that awful contract. The guy shoots 40% from the field and averages 3 turnovers a game.

I see that you want Crawford traded, but that reasoning is horrible. Most PG's average around 3 turnovers a game and shoot around 40%.

Crawford is one of the worst 2 guards in the league. For all the money they gave him and he shoots 40% from the field. This guy stinks, he plays one great game followed up by 3 bad one's. Between him and Quentin i don't know who puts up more bricks.

i'd much rather go after Brevin Knight than Earl Watson... he's the type of PG this team needs.

Posted by Mac:

I think we all know offensively Crawford is very talented and very inconsistant.. it's his defense that's godawful

I know that he isn't as offensively talented as you say. The guy cannot shoot the rock. Brick after Brick. It's not like he is going to get a better jumper in a few years. Between him and Fat Quentin I don't know who plays worse D.

Posted by Bonn1997:

Posted by FireIsiah:

Posted by Mac:

I think we all know offensively Crawford is very talented and very inconsistant.. it's his defense that's godawful

I know that he isn't as offensively talented as you say. The guy cannot shoot the rock. Brick after Brick. It's not like he is going to get a better jumper in a few years. Between him and Fat Quentin I don't know who plays worse D.

Crawford is FAR worse than Q Rich on D. Q at least tries on D and has some good stretches. Craw views defense as a chance to relax and plan his next turnover.

I suppose crawford's 50 pt game doesn't count FI? He's just as streaky as starks was, and i know you loved starks... everyone does.

Q is a good on ball defender who is very physical and is tough to deal with as opposing players try to get position... he's been hobbled lately by his back but he still played James pretty well.