If the Cavs do indeed get into position to draft Anthony or James and Davis becomes expendable-as a Knick fan and pseudo arm chair GM-that player goes on my number 1 hit list. Whatever negatives in terms of immaturity he brings to the table is offset by his incredible array of skills and athletic ability. IMO once he is around a veteran core and good mangement-it would give him the right scenario in which to flourish as aplayer and grow up as a man. Remember he just turned 23. He fits our needs perfectly at the 3 and if Laydumb works out a deal to bring in Milos and we can draft Kaman--not only do we improve threefold next year but we have a BEAUTIFUL young core of players set for years to come.

I do not believe in long term overhaul's. I believe the Knicks had it right once upon a time when they were able to bring in young guys like Houston Childs Smith Starks Mason and when they wore out their welcome they were flipped for the Cambys the Johnson's the Sprewell's.

We've all atlked about guys who could help the club throughout the year but as the season ends and draft positions set in and you can evaluate your needs, there is no doubt in my book that

A. Sprewell is slipping and aging-we need an upgrade-an athletic upgrade and Ricky Davis could not be a better fit.
B We need atleast two Centers who are CENTERS. There is almost no doubt in my mind that I want Kaman and I believe when draft positions are final-we need to recognize a team that has an abundance of big men like a Chicago who may hold a better draft position above teams who would draft Kaman ahead of us. That is where both second rounders may come into play. We can offer both to a club in order to swap places up 2-3 nothches.
C. Finally we lock up this milos Vujonic deal. If we wanted this player that bad or if someone evaluated that he would be an integral part of the team for years--he SHOULD be signed NOW using the MLE. Sitting back and being patient has caused RM to get into the picture. Scott Layden took so much time looking at yao Ming last year when we had little to no shot at him-yet he wastes time getting milos signed. Even if he is signed then traded somewhere else in a package Im cool with that. but dont waste this asset for 0.


Sprewell--I am convinced that he ultimately has to go and that Kurt thomas will be schleped out as our best tradeable asset besides the picks.


the first deal if we can work it would be trading KT Sprewell and 2004 1st and 2nd round draft choices+3mm$ to Cleveland for Big Z and Davis.

Draft Kaman if we can move up just a bit to ensure we get him--I dont think he will go higher than 6 so we are right there. If it takes both second rounder or a future restrcited pick in the first round to get the CENTER of our future just add in a 2006 restricted. What ever it takes.

Sign and trade for Howard whatever we dont use up either the 2006 pick or the second rounders we use them together with Ward and Williams in a sign and trade with Denver.

Lastly sign Antonio Daniels to a 3y 6mm dollar contract.


That would put us at
C Big Z 7-3 275 Chris Kaman 7- 255
PF Mcdyess 6-9 245 Juwan Howard 6-9 260 Harrington 6-7 235
SF Davis 6-7 190 Andersen 6-6 210 Spoon 6-7 270
SG Houston 6-6 210 Daniels 6-4 215
PG Eisley 6-2 180 Vujonic 6-3 170

We are 2 deep at every position-we have a hedge in place against Mcdyess's injury with Howard who would be utilized as a 35 mt player anyway in the frontcourt so we can limit Mcdyess and BIG Z to 30-32 MTS to keep them fresh and healthy. We spot Kaman and let him learn the game and work with professional Knick trainers.
We have players who can play two positions like Daniels and Andersen for various scenarios.

We have a nice balance of players with two seperate cores in place. We already have a style of play and the size and athletic ability will enhance that.

basically its one massive overhaul on the run that takes into account both present and future and EVERYTHINg I said is reasonable and potentially realistsic.

Briggs for GM.

I've always loved Davis, he's an exciting and young player. I'll take that chance and get two quality centers in the process any day of the week, Davis has the chance to be a star.

Also, in the Knicks offense, Davis and Vujanic (judging by the scouting reports on Vujanic in that hes very fast and shoots a ton of 3s) would fit in perfectly for Chaney's offense.

[Edited by - bigsm00th on 03/18/2003 19:01:55]

hmm why is it that the scenarios on here are always better then the reality of what the Knicks manage to pull off? I like the idea, but I dont see it happening just because it is such a good idea.

Every team gets a mid-level every year. We wont have a 1.4mil exception this year becuas we signed Doleac with it. Its one of those few time Knicks would have been better off giving Doleac more. You cant use a 1.4mil exception 2 years in a row.

That trade free agent trade you put up is very unrealistic.

Dude...you in here talking about Kaman??? You must be white...cuz only white guys like white stiff centers. One good game against a Duke team that has no center and you're all over him like a squirral with a nut.....

Posted by Swishfm3:

Dude...you in here talking about Kaman??? You must be white...cuz only white guys like white stiff centers. One good game against a Duke team that has no center and you're all over him like a squirral with a nut.....

HAHA.. good post, As knicks fans didn't we have enough of Dudley, longley, Doleac, and Knight....BTW be careful swish, he is a doleac fan...... LOL

Say what you want about "Milk" Dudley. At least he can read.

"PATRICK EWING CANNOT READ THIS SIGN."

Anyone remember that? Not very nice, was it? So, let's not sling ethnic crap around. It's not cool, and it has nothing to do with basketball.

That said, I remember Chris Mihm being the best 7-footer in the draft a few years ago, some projecting him as no.1 pick. Now he's bench meat on the worst team in the league. He's not bad, just average.

Let it be known - most good players on bad teams are really bad, and most bad players on bad teams are really stifled.

that's what separates good teams from bad teams. pretty much all NBA teams (except denver), have serious talent. it's just bad teams don't make their talent work.

I think we should draft Ruben Studdard from American Idol. No. 205

Ive seen Kaman play 2x. Tim is more athletic but I compare him to Duncan as a sophomore in college. The closest NBA comparison would be Olowakandi but thinner.