Lorul2
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Lonn's Logic is a Little off!
The basis of the article is built on the "incorrect premise" that since Houston earns the most money the offensive skeems should flow through him more. It is thinking like that that has the Knicks in the mess they are in now! The Knicks can't seem to learn, throwing money at a mistake does not fix the problem. Rehashing the Knicks countless blunders over the last three years is for another day. The notion of centering the team offensively around Houston however, is obsenely moronic.
Building a team around Allan's jump shot is almost as stupid labeling the Titanic unsinkable! Allan jions the ranks of Shaq, Mourning, Garnett, Webber, heck I'll even throw in Finley (who buy the way gets less/per year). Not only do these players score points, they rebound, they pass, they block shoots, etc. An NBA franchise can build a team around a player of that magnitude. Now the Knicks or Mr. Drucker wants Allan Houston to be the franchise? Allan Houston is not a defensive specialist, rebounder, passer, or a scorer, in other words Allan is not a "Franchise player". Allan is a terrific jump shooter with a clean rap sheet, no more! He isn't even the best Shooting guard on the team! The "NBA game" is not about your ability to make a twenty foot jumpshot, the NBA is about all around play and what level your individual game can blend with the team concept. If you change the teams offense to exploit Houston game then you heading for disaster.
All to often Houston get shut down by any overly aggressive guard with something to prove. If your franchise can't overcome that, maybe it's time to think about getting a new franchise. As a matter of fact getting a new Franchise is something every Knick fan may want to consider. Keep in mind we are just one Sprewell injury from the lottery, and even with Sprewell healthy the second round may be as far as this team can go.
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