he plays LB ball much more than either francis or marbury, he is not as good right now but he plays with the team, has energy and plays DEFENSE. he reminded me a little of sprewell tonight in how he played, i know he's not similar as a player but his energy was great. if we can get a big guard to start with him (maybe Jaric in a minnesota deal), i think it would be good for him to start, trade both steve and marbury.

i agree with you NYKfan1.. he's not only a sparkplug but he's a fierce competitor with alot of heart.. he plays with fire and shows toughness..

i had said earlier in a previous thread that most of the players on the knicks can't handle criticism with their coach..

Nate use to get critcize alot by larry but took it real well.. unlike marbury , who takes it personal..

Posted by SlimPack:

he still needs to work on his decision making though, but I definately like his attitude. thats why I wish the knicks would just freaking rebuild already, with LB as the coach Im not sure if nate will get that many minutes despite his spirited play.

as long as he shows the fire, compete, works hard and listens to coach brown, he'll be ok.. you must remember that he's a 22yrs old rookie but he'll grow in becoming a better player.. ex. tayshaun prince from the pistons who also was a rookie but is playing very well now..

he too listened to coach brown, compete and work hard..

We all love Nate but............

The more he plays the more his poor decisions hurts us. That will change as he matures. And as is the nature of competitive sports, as he matures his minutes will increase. No need to rush. Rushing hampers development, not hastens it. Just ask Eddie Curry, Jamal Crawford, Steve Francis, Stephon Marbury etc. If you are given stardom and minutes before you earn them it only hurts you. Let's let Nate develop at his own pace. He will get more time next year but I probably will not be PG ready(if ever), which hampers his ability to start. But he will help us in the long run.

Posted by Bippity10:

We all love Nate but............

The more he plays the more his poor decisions hurts us. That will change as he matures. And as is the nature of competitive sports, as he matures his minutes will increase. No need to rush. Rushing hampers development, not hastens it. Just ask Eddie Curry, Jamal Crawford, Steve Francis, Stephon Marbury etc. If you are given stardom and minutes before you earn them it only hurts you. Let's let Nate develop at his own pace. He will get more time next year but I probably will not be PG ready(if ever), which hampers his ability to start. But he will help us in the long run.

great post. I think this has been a very positive year for Frye, Lee, JB and Nate. All have played more minutes than they would in a college year

Nate is learning. His benchings have purpose. Its not like he has been there all year long and being denied opportunity.

Kenny smith was good last nite describing his weakness'. He deserves minutes, and is improving.

Nate is proud to wear that Knicks uni, it shows in his game and demeanor. This team needs more players with that swagger.

People seem to forget that Nate did start plenty this year. Then for some reason he was buried.

oohah

Posted by bobs3304:

i look at nate and lee and see them as untouchable.......


frye im not so sure about it. but he's worth keeping around b/c he can shoot.

yeah, frye's really been slumping lately, I hope he can brake out of it soon, but knowing Isiah, frye will probably be traded this summer in a package for al harington, or some stupid trade like that.

[Edited by - slimpack on 03-16-2006 5:38 PM]