Posted by OasisBU:
Lets say for arguments sake we do end up with the #1 pick. Hypothetically, if the NBA allows the foreign kids in to the draft we would be faced with choosing between James (who plays a position we dont really need) or between some promising big men who are rumored to have amazing talent. What would you do? A big man would anchor this team almost immediately - especially if McDyess pans out. We would have a good center, a good PF, spree, houston....I mean that is a lineup that can play. However, then you face the risk of MJs "second coming" - remember how NY had Ewing and MJ kept slipping past them? Would James eventually do the same thing?
Rule says you always take the best talent, but it seems like these bug guys have enough talent to be considered at the top of the draft so the question of who do you take gets harder.
Ooops typo in the header Europeans - I do know how to spell that one haha.
[Edited by - OasisBU on 12/10/2002 10:58:31]
Its a simple decision you take LeBron why you ask because he will make the franchise Billions in revenue by the time he reaches his 10th year in the NBA thats why. You guys forget its about revenues this is a business, running a basketball team is business and James will bring business to the Knicks from Jersey sales to $5 hot dogs at the garden to $1500-$2000 for front row seats. What Chicago had with Jordan the Knicks will experience first hand with James. Thats why if the KNicks get the number one you take LeBron James. For him you can put any big man aside unless it is someone like SHaq coming into the league. But there are no Shaq just Shaq wanna bes in the Draft. With a line up of:
James g
Houston sg
Dice pf
Spree sf
you can put any stiff at center and the Knicks will win just as the Bulls use to win with Cartwright and Longley.
